Business Admin Level 3 Apprenticeship

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Business Admin Level 3 Apprenticeship

A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero. 

Join our Business Apprenticeship and you can make an immediate impact, powering the nation today whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow. 

“To be delivering projects for Hinkley Point C, the biggest construction project in Europe, is something I didn’t expect to be doing at the age of 18!” 

Isabella, Assistant Project Manager, formerly a Business Apprentice 

What is the Business Apprenticeship Programme? 

We’re recruiting for apprentices to join our Business training programme, working as part of some of the most exciting projects at EDF. 

This 2 year apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain a Level 3Business Administration Advanced qualification whilst spending time in different departments of the team based at either Cannington, Bristol or Gloucester Business Park depending on your location. You’ll experience a variety of roles that will help you develop a wide range of transferable business skills that will set you up for your future career. 

What salary and benefits are we offering you? 

• Salary of £18,310 plus excellent benefits 
• 28 days’ annual leave 
• Flexible benefits package 
• Wellbeing, physical and mental health support services 
• Outward Bound programme – team building excursion prior to starting in September 
• A dedicated Early Careers Programme Lead for your scheme, as well as the support of a Line Manager and Buddy 

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.  

We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.  

Training, development and support for you:  

During the training programme your time will be split between studying at college and learning on the job in our business. You’ll attend the National College for Nuclear in Cannington, Somerset, one day a month and study remotely. You’ll have plenty of support along the way too – from your Tutors at National College for Nuclear, to your EDF Line Manager and our Early Careers team; as well as face-to-face support at our on-site Apprentice Hub and digital access to relevant information, learning and care. 

Where you’ll work:  

• You’ll need to live within commuting distance of your base location, we can provide more information on this during the recruitment process. 
• What you’ll need to join the team:  
• Five GCSEs in the A* to C or 9 to 4 range including English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. 
• You'll be self-motivated with a desire to learn and develop. 
• You'll have the ability to work in a team and independently, as well as being able to balance the responsibilities of study and work. 
• To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. 

Our Assessment Centre will be held virtually on Thursday the 11th of April. 

About EDF 

As Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we are meeting around one-fifth of the country’s demand and supplying millions of customers with electricity and gas. We are leading the transition to a cleaner, low carbon future, tackling climate change and helping Britain reach net zero.

We generate low carbon electricity from six nuclear power stations, more than thirty onshore wind farms and two offshore wind farms, and we operate one of Britain’s biggest battery storage units, one gas and one coal power station, EV charge-points, and combined heat and power plants.

Work is just one part of our lives at EDF. As well as your annual leave entitlement and monthly salary, we are dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. Many of the benefits are available to select all year round, supporting people and their differing needs.

EDF is on a JEDI journey, championing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We're dedicated to fostering a work environment that is both physically and psychologically safe, where equity is prioritised, and Everyone's Welcome.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.