Click here to learn more about BMW Group Apprenticeship Programmes for 2020!

BMW Group Apprenticeship Programme 2020 An apprenticeship like no other. Discover our apprenticeship opportunities in the UK. In the UK, our three premium brands – BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars – are represented by manufacturing operations. That’s why it’s the perfect place to share your passion for the automotive industry and join one of our renowned apprenticeship schemes. We offer a wide range of apprenticeships across our plants in Oxford, Swindon, Hams Hall, near Birmingham, and Goodwood, near Chichester. Our opportunities include Engineering, Manufacturing Craft and Maintenance Technician apprenticeships. This is a unique opportunity to continue learning and refine your skills, whilst earning a salary. At the BMW Group in the UK, we believe and invest in our apprenticeships. We have been recognised as being in the “Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2019-2020”; we offer extremely high quality training to our apprentices and we give them access to higher level qualifications. Our apprentices have the opportunity to make the most of a number of benefits such as a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and a car scheme (for over 18s); and all those completing their programme to date have been offered full time employment. If you have an enthusiasm for problem solving, working in teams, constant challenges and variety in a fast paced environment, a BMW Group apprenticeship could be the start of a fantastic career. Applications are currently open and close on 28th February 2020, but we advise to apply as early as possible. All apprentices start in August 2020. Apply Now

Finance Trainee Opportunities with Allia

Finance Trainees x2

Hours 35 hours, full-time, with study leave as required

Salary Competitive Benefits 25 days annual holiday - plus one day for each completed year of service as at 31 December, up to a maximum of 30 days.

Based 1 in Cambridge / 1 in London

Start date Flexible

About Us

Allia is the UK’s leading organisation dedicated to helping impact ventures to thrive. Allia supports those that aim to make positive change and address the most pressing global and local challenges: through flexible workspace, networking and community in its Future Business Centres (in Cambridge, London and Peterborough); its business support programmes; and social finance solutions to help charities create greater impact.

In the last 20 years, we have helped 2,099 ventures to start-up, grow and scale, which have launched new innovations and companies, creating 4,969 jobs and we have issued bonds raising over £554 million to help charitable organisations with development projects and activities.

Our people are pivotal to our success and we have grown expediently. Our team is over 50 strong in 4 locations and we continue to add to this number. We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces diversity, inclusion and flexible working. In fact, we are the best not-for-profit employer for employee engagement in the Eastern region. We offer a great working environment, true team working ethos, great benefits and much more.

We are different: a charity working in property and financial services; a small company with big ambition. We are looking for someone who shares our values and our aspiration.

About You

Allia is looking for 2 finance trainees to join a small, friendly accounts team. One will be based in London and one in Cambridge, with some crossover. You will get exposure to all aspects of accounting and enjoy a work/life balance with a chance to make a real contribution to an ambitious, dynamic and growing organisation with a social purpose.

Allia is an expanding organisation with a focus on internal career progression. This is a fantastic opportunity to train as an accountant (AAT / ACA or ACCA, as appropriate) while gaining a thorough grounding in all aspects of accounting, book-keeping, management reporting and financial reporting. The opportunity to take responsibility and become a contributing member of the team will be determined only by your ability and ambition.

We will supply funding for you to study towards the appropriate professional qualification, provide time off to attend college and support from your line manager.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide the Finance team with appropriate finance and administrative support.

• Deal with queries from team members, other departments, clients and suppliers.

• Record transactions on our accounting software (Sage) such as bank accounts, sales, purchases and salaries.

• Assist with the processing of financial transactions, particularly bank reconciliations, customer invoices and collection, supplier invoices and payments.

• Support our qualified accountants in the preparation of regular internal and external financial reports.

• Take part in appropriate training and staff development.

• Perform other duties appropriate to the job as required.

As a member of the Finance team you will work with the rest of our organisation, providing the support needed to help us grow and succeed. You will need to:

• Be a team player.

• Be highly numerate.

• Communicate effectively.

• Maintain a professional working relationship with all internal and external customers.

• Attend all training courses as required.

Qualifications, Skills & Personal Attributes Required

Entry as a graduate or school leaver is possible; your training and responsibilities will be tailored accordingly. In either case, we will be looking for:

• At least a Level 4 in both Mathematics and English Language GCSE. (or equivalent)

• Studied to A Level (or equivalent) in Mathematics or another numerical subject.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel & willingness to learn new computer programmes.

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

• Flexibility, and a can-do attitude.

• An active listener, asking questions when necessary.

• A professional approach to work

• An ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.

To apply please send your CV with a covering letter, explaining why you want to work for us and how you meet our criteria, to: recruitment@allia.org.uk

You are encouraged to apply early, as interviews may be scheduled without delay.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Marketing, Sales and HR Apprenticeships with Softcat

Apprenticeships at Softcat For ambitious school leavers, a Softcat Apprenticeship is a great first step into the world of work. You earn, learn and gain qualifications while starting out on a structured career. Our award-winning scheme has set many Softcatters on the path to success. Deadline for applications: Apply ASAP View all roles   About Softcat We are one of the UK’s leading providers of technology solutions and services to Corporate and Public Sector organisations. We help them to use technology to solve their business challenges, by putting our employees first. We are a trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft and Adobe, reselling their products and services in the form of tailored solutions into the business market. Roles Available Marketing Apprentice (Level 3) - Vendor Team > Marketing Apprentice (Level 3) > Sales Apprenticeship > Customer Services Apprenticeship > HR Apprenticeship > View all roles Application Deadline Deadline for applications: Apply ASAP. How to Apply To apply for these roles and to find out more, please click on the button below to visit the roles on RateMyApprenticeship. View all roles

Open Day Events with Fashion Retail Academy!

OVER 140 FASHION BRANDS WANT OUR STUDENTS

We work with big-name retail brands such as Top Shop, Asos, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis to offer our students work placements, industry projects, masterclasses, mentoring and job opportunities.  All of our courses benefit from a project briefed by Industry to enable them to experience live industry challenges and present their solutions in front of the experts. These projects aim to build a student’s industry knowledge, problem solving and presentation skills simultaneously, also enabling them to build their professional networks.  Twice a year we run Industry Weeks which aim to provide support for students going into employment, such as careers talks, CV workshops, LinkedIn profile building and Interview skills. The week culminates with a careers fair which enables industry brands to advertise their jobs in front of students and graduates to circulate their CV’s. Over 93% of graduates go on to job roles (or further study) so our success speaks for itself.

25th February FRA Degree Open Evening 7th March FRA Level 2/3 Open Day 4th April FRA Level 4 & Degrees Open Day

Our Career of the month is...Fashion Retail! We offer several courses in Fashion Retail at Level 2, 3, 4 and degree.  Fashion Retail offers an all round experience of multiple skills, and is ideal for students who know they want to work in fashion business but aren’t sure exactly where. Depending on the level of study selected, Fashion Retail students will learn about all elements of the supply chain including visual merchandising, buying, operations, store management, marketing and merchandising.  The varied content of these courses offers multiple pathways on graduation. Find out more click here

Launch your career with a Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at Airbus!

Make your mark. Make it fly. If you’re finishing your A-Levels and ready to launch your career, a Digital Supply Chain Operations Degree Apprenticeship (Manufacturing Engineering) at Airbus will give you valuable experience along with a degree. Apply now

Digital Supply Chain Operations Degree Apprenticeship With a focus on Supply Chain Operations, you’ll get hands-on experience across multiple departments in manufacturing, design and quality while managing key suppliers. Taking aerospace even further into the future, you’ll implement new engineering technologies and support the transition to new digital ways of working. While learning on-the-job, you’ll also gain a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Warwick University. You’ll achieve extraordinary things and earn while you learn, paying no course fees. Hear about the role first-hand “Along with earning a competitive salary and learning at a top 10 UK university, you’ll kickstart your career with 4 years of experience at a world class company. You’ll be treated as a valuable member of the team, while building a network of useful contacts for the future.” – Thomas, Supply Chain Operations Degree Apprentice. Minimum requirements To apply, you’ll need 2 A-Levels (or equivalent): one at grade B or above in Maths, and one at grade C or above in Physics. About Airbus At the forefront of innovation, Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. Interested? The application deadline is 1st March 2020 for a September 2020 start. Applications are closing soon, so apply now to launch your career with this exciting opportunity. Find out more about our application process and apply by clicking the button below. Apply now Together we can achieve extraordinary things – on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Technology Apprenticeships with Accenture!

Start your career in Technology with Accenture

After all the excitement of National Apprenticeship Week 2020, are you now considering alternatives to university?

If you’re curious, motivated and have a genuine interest in technology, an apprenticeship at Accenture could be your perfect match. Our programme offers a blend of training, mentorship, and real-life project experience. Not to mention a BSc degree at the end of the programme. Your talents could see you creating innovative solutions, helping our clients transform the way they do business.

So, what do we do at Accenture? In short, our mission is to improve the way the world works and lives. We partner with clients to optimise their processes and performance by applying cutting-edge technologies and digital innovation, to drive positive change and deliver transformative solutions.

We also believe there’s power in difference. Every mind has its own way of working, looking at problems and finding solutions. That’s its power. Take our mind-analysis quiz to find out where your strengths lie, and see more from our apprentices as they reveal how their powerful minds enable them to thrive in their careers.

In case you didn’t catch our NAW2020 content – see more from our apprentices’ everyday life and work on our YouTube channel; and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to discover more about life at Accenture.

Click here to visit our website to apply today or to learn more about the programmes, locations, application process and information about Accenture.

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Apprenticeship opportunities with JLL

Apprenticeships at JLL now open for applications Our success is underpinned by the diverse backgrounds, skills and ideas of our people that we value and embrace. We believe the best inspire the best. We invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success. Which means, wherever your career takes you, you’ll be working with likeminded, talented people who want to make the most of every opportunity for our clients, our communities and each other. Deadline for applications: 27th March 2020 View all roles

About JLL The story of JLL is one of our people. Over the last 250 years, we’ve achieved numerous ground breaking business accomplishments and nurtured countless industry leaders. Our 90,000 employees are hard at work across 80 countries, tackling local, regional and global property challenges for owners, occupiers and investors of all sizes. Our long-term dedication to our employees and clients has positioned us as a world leading commercial real estate and investment management firm. Roles Available Business Administration Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) > Finance Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) > Human Resources Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) > Human Resources Higher Apprenticeship (Level 5) > IT / Technology Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) > IT / Technology Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) > Surveying Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) > View all roles Application Deadline Deadline for applications: 27th March 2020. How to Apply To apply for these roles and to find out more, please click on the button below to visit the roles on RateMyApprenticeship. View all roles