Leonardo develops multi-domain capabilities in the Aerospace, Defence and Security sector. They play a prominent role in major international strategic programmes and is a trusted technological partner of governments, defence agencies, institutions and enterprises.
Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-4yrs across a variety of STEM and business routes, offering paid training, coupled with on-the-job learning that enables you to gain practical skills, experience and knowledge that sets up the best start to your career. We offer competitive entry salaries and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress.
Whether leaving School or College with GCSEs/Standards, A ‘Levels/Highers (or equivalent) or in work and looking for a new career path, you are fully supported as you rotate within the business working on real-time projects alongside highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work.
We support helping you settle into your new location ensuring you are familiar with the team and have a warm welcome from day 1. There is a member of our Apprentice team at each site, helping you progress, ensuring your study time is protected, enabling access to digital learning as well as opportunities to get involved with the local community and STEM projects, enhancing many aspects of each programme.
During Leonardo’s four year Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship scheme in Edinburgh you will study at the University of Strathclyde for completion of a Business Management BA (Hons) degree through a mixture of work based learning, distance learning and day release at University.
We need people who understand the importance of effective project planning and controls and are ready to commit to working in the business, whilst also committing to a 4 year degree programme.
It is an opportunity to contribute and experience project planning in each of the business Sectors. At the end of the programme, you will work as a highly skilled member of our Project Planning and Controls community.
During Years 1 and 2 of the degree you will study core degree modules. In addition you will work closely with work-based mentors to enable you to apply your academic knowledge within the work context.
You will learn how to schedule projects and track project performance. You will develop knowledge of project planning techniques and procedures and gain practical experience of SAP and P6 planning/project management systems.
Years 3 and 4 are designed to develop higher level cognitive skills and enable the continued integration of knowledge, professional competencies and transferable skills.
You will provide input to Integrated Project Teams meetings to answer questions concerning project planning and be able to co-ordinate activities with other related areas of the business to support the planning process. You will further enhance and develop your operational skillset to enable you to take ownership of your own project planning portfolio.
The final positions will be within the Planning Function in Edinburgh.
The starting salary for this role is £21,525.
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SAAS funding from English apprentices moving to Scotland must have residency in Scotland before August 1st 2025
Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
At Leonardo, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to greater creativity and opportunities for growth. Join us, and you will find Leonardo a rewarding place to work!
We recruit on a rolling basis so don’t delay – these roles attract high competition so APPLY NOW to avoid disappointment.
Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.
At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this.
A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!
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