Business Apprentice - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Company Description

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) is one of the largest independent aerospace and defence companies in the world, with a reputation for innovation and excellence in engineering.

Part of the 110-year-old Marshall Group of Companies, we offer exceptional capabilities in the conversion, modification, maintenance and support of civil and military aircraft, defence vehicle engineering, composite solutions and the provision of sophisticated container systems and tactical shelters.

We are driven by one over-riding purpose: To Protect People in Critical Situations.

A talented team of 1800 colleagues located across the UK, Canada, Europe and the UAE, we pride ourselves on our shared sense of purpose and our ability to solve challenges that others simply can't.

We have ambitions to develop our world-leading presence further.

So if you want to be part of an organisation where people really matter, this could be the opportunity for you to get involved and make your mark.

Marshall has been training apprentices for over 100 years and we are committed to the development of future talent.

If you want the opportunity to become part of this exciting business and help to shape its future then this apprenticeship programme is for you.

Not only will you receive fully funded qualifications you will get real-world, hands-on experience of working in an aerospace engineering environment.

Our Business Apprenticeship will give a unique insight into the various supporting functions within Marshall Aerospace.

By the end of this programme, you will be ready to continue onto the next stage of your career in a part of the business that you have experienced.

Our Business Apprenticeship covers potential experiences in:
Commercial

Liaise with Marshall Customers and stakeholders to ensure the correct commercial agreements are in place to support our contractual commitments and deliver on our overall business objectives.

To support you in this rotation, there is a large amount of legal and commercial knowledge and experience to draw upon and learn from.

Procurement & Supply Chain

Manage our business relationships with our Suppliers both UK and International to gain an experience of subcontract management and quality supplier performance.

Learn the value in ensuring on time delivery of components and materials to support our Hanger Operations.

Business Cost Forecasting

Learn how we develop estimates to drive a competitive and fair cost base, supporting our bidding process to win new business.

Develop pricing for our Additional Works Claims using experience and metrics before working directly with our customers to agree pricing.

Finance

Prepare financial reports on our Hanger Operations for senior management and stakeholders working as a business partner focused on contract delivery and execution.

Understand budget monitoring and day to day financial operations within Marshall.

Sales

Understand the importance of developing our Customer relationships, market research and opportunity management.

Experience the bid management as part of an Integrated Project Team (IPT) in delivering a competitive proposal to support our business wining activities.

Operations

A fundamental understanding and experience of Operations is essential in widening your career at Marshall.

Work with our Apprentice Aircraft Fitter / Technical apprentices in developing basic trade skills to be used within the Maintenance and Repair Organisation.

As a Business Apprentice you will be expected to develop a sound level of commercial acumen and awareness of all the key support functions required for the Marshall business to operate successfully.

You will develop a strong sense of business ethics, together with a drive to develop competitive bids and tenders that challenge the business and ultimately win business for Marshall.

Duties of an Business Apprentice:

Attend and engage with training, including exams and 121 meetings with your tutors, assessors and managers.
Manage your time effectively to complete all coursework, assignments and exams required to achieve the apprenticeship.
Reflect on your own practice, behaviours and experience, listen to and act upon feedback received.
Carry out all assigned work in a dutiful and professional manner, enacting and adapting behaviours and communication methods to suit your customers.
Maintain the highest ethical standards.
Challenge and question the 'why'. Demonstrate a commitment to see the success of any given task.

The Apprenticeship

Your apprenticeship will be delivered by one of our partner training providers and our very own Marshall Skills Academy.

As a Business Apprentice working in our Aerospace business you will be following the Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Standard.

More information on this standard can be found on the institute for apprenticeships website. You will gain the following qualifications and experience during the 4 year progra