2025 Business Administration Apprentice – Level 3 Business Administration

2025 Business Administration Apprentice – Level 3 Business Administration

Start Date: 01 September 2025

Salary: £16,000 (age 16-18) / £21,000 (age 19+) per annum

Employee type: Permanent

Location: Templecombe

Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday)

Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through your qualifications? Are you looking for a role which will provide valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry leading organisation? If so, read on to see what Thales has on offer…

What the role has to offer:

• Earn while you learn
• Job specific training experience
• Recognised qualifications
• Permanent role from day one

Thales Underwater Systems (UWS) is at the forefront of innovation in sonar systems, maritime safety, and defence technology. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Level 3 Business Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain practical experience in a global company while earning a recognised qualification. The apprentice will work across various business functions, providing support to key departments and gaining a well-rounded understanding of the business.

As a Level 3 Business Apprentice, you will be exposed to various aspects of Thales UWS operations, including but not limited to:

• Administrative Support: Assist in day-to-day administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, organising documentation, and maintaining records
• Business Operations: Support the business operations team in ensuring the smooth running of projects, managing logistics, and coordinating between departments
• Data Management: Handle data entry, analysis, and reporting to help inform decision-making processes
• Project Support: Contribute to various projects by supporting project management teams with coordination, scheduling, and communications. Exposure to real-world projects and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to business outcomes
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all documentation and processes adhere to internal and external standards, including regulatory and compliance requirements
• Financial Support: Assist with budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting, working closely with the finance department to ensure financial records are up to date
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, to support business operations and foster teamwork

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for continued employment and further career progression within Thales UWS, including roles in business operations, project management, or administration.

Apprentice Programme

As a Business Apprentice you will enrol onto a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship at Yeovil College, which will be delivered via a day release model over 18 months. On completion of the programme and upon passing the End Point Assessment, you will roll off the programme into a business role within the Thales UK Underwater Systems Business.

Requirements:

2 GCSEs Grade 4 and above including English and Maths

Benefits

• 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Company Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discount Portal
• Performance-related pay uplifts
• 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)

Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2025. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 01 September until Friday 05 September 2025.

Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 16 February 2025, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2025 with details of next steps.