Business Administrator Apprentice (Level 2)

Job Description:

Looking for a great start to your career, earning and learning on a professionally accredited, award-winning scheme?  We are looking to recruit the experts of the future on our nationally recognised, award-winning Apprenticeship Programme.

Our Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Level 2) Programme caters for those who are interested in office-based development within the Yeovil Helicopters organisation, aiming to give the apprentice an exposure and understanding of the different business functions and their interactions.

The organisation has a long history of training apprentices, and also evidence of progression of apprentice’s post completion of their schemes into senior and critical roles.  Apprentices have gone on to reach the highest levels in the Company - to management level and beyond!

Our 1 year Business Apprenticeship provides a wealth of learning and development opportunities whilst gaining a level 2 Admin Assistant standard.

Our Business Administrator Apprenticeship enables the apprentices to move around different business areas within the Yeovil Organisation gaining valuable

experience and knowledge.  This exposure will enable the apprentices to gain a valuable insight into the workings of the business, how different functions interact and enable a high level of networking.

The Apprenticeship

The Apprenticeship will start with an Induction into Leonardo. There will also be a Yeovil College Induction to ensure that apprenticeship requirements and expectations are fully established.

Placements will then commence onsite at Leonardo Helicopters (based on a 3 month period), rotating around different areas of the business.

During the final stages of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will move into a final placement to prepare for role post apprenticeship.  Around 12 months’ work will be collated to prepare the apprentice for an ‘End Point Assessment’ (or EPA).

Key Responsibility Areas

Placements covered may include; Quality Assurance, Procurement and Supply Chain, Programmes, Transmissions, UK Government Sales and Exports, HR and Operations.  Within the various placements comes a variety of key responsibilities.  For example;

Transmissions - you will manage elements of a supplier; including the running and correlation of an order book, problem solving and the expediting of key parts from a vendor.

Procurement - you will be shadowing buyers, scanning documents and loading into SharePoint, Supplier visit & KPI reviews, purchasing parts and managing contracts.

Human Resources - you will log information, carry out reception duties, organise room bookings, arrange travel for the team, assist with the work experience process and Maximo requests.

Programmes - you will be shadowing, completing maintenance of departmental systems, collate amendments for issue, diary management, action logs, communications support, updating of departmental brochures and organisation charts.

During each three-month placement, you will be working with cutting-edge facilities, learning how the various business areas operate, discovering how projects are run, managed and delivered, and having opportunities to liaise with customers and suppliers. There may also be opportunity to travel between the Company’s UK and international sites.

You will also gain additional skills throughout your apprenticeship, that include:

- Information Technology
- Record and Document production
- Project Management

What you’ll bring

You must have (as a minimum) the following academic qualifications:

- 3 GCSE (Grade 3 - 9 / A*- C) in Maths and English – these grades are non-negotiable.

Highly desirable

We are looking for candidates who show a real interest in the organisation, as well as a desire to succeed in their chosen field.  Self-motivated individuals who are looking to grow and develop with the company are urged to apply!  What makes you stand out from the other candidates?

Security Clearance

At Leonardo, many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations.  As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years.

For staff operating in more sensitive posts, there is an additional range of personnel security controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV).  As part of this process, a range of factors may be considered, including an individual's background, travel history, nationality, previous nationalities held and other information relevant to the vetting assessment.

To be eligible for National Security Vetting at SC level, applicants will generally be expected to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years. For DV clearance, this is typically ten years.  In some circumstances, time spent overseas may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.  Additional vetting requirements may apply upon appointment.

For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

- Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
- Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role , or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hybrid Working:
Onsite