Higher Apprentice Information Management and Technology

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Job Title: Higher Apprentice Information & Technology

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Starting from £23,286 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you will be doing:

You will develop a number of skills, both technical and non-technical. Technical skills that are to be developed will include cyber security, system development and data analytics. Non-technical skills include stakeholder management, project management and reporting, definition/requirements capture and Service Management skills.

Teamwork is essential to this role as you will be required to work with many different people across a variety of disciplines. You must be self-confident and able to take the initiative in order to solve the kinds of problems that arise within a technology based function.

This role could also include attending college on a regular basis in order to support related framework qualifications and technical subject matter knowledge.

Specific activities could include:

The role of an Information & Technology (IT) Apprentice involves assisting in the delivery of IT support to BAE Systems Maritime Naval Ships by helping to support its IT systems. This can include providing a technical support service, or delivering and maintaining relevant people, process or system documentation. You will be required to work to deadlines and standards on a daily basis.

What Qualification Will You Get?

Diploma for IT & Telecommunications Professionals SCQF Level 8

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Naval Ships Team:

As part of our UK Maritime Sector, Naval Ships designs, builds and delivers complex warships and combat systems, developing and using the latest technology to compete with the world’s best is at the heart of what we do.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control / Security:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

5 National 5s including Maths, English and a Business or IT related subject at grade C or above (or equivalent). Application of Maths can be accepted. 2 Highers including English at grade C or above (or equivalent).