Business Management Apprentice

Job Summary

Location: Filton Bristol

Start date: As soon as possible

Ready to launch your business career

Our Apprenticeship Programme is your opportunity to step into the world of business management no prior experience required. Youll earn while you learn gain hands-on experience and work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

With the support of experienced mentors and structured training youll combine classroom learning with real workplace experience. Bring your curiosity and motivation well provide the platform to help you grow.

How Youll Contribute

As a Business Management Apprentice youll support day-to-day operations and the site leadership team gaining valuable experience across key business functions. Dont worry well teach you everything you need to know.

You may be involved in:

• Providing operational support across departments
• Supporting process and compliance administration
• Financial administration including purchase orders and invoice processing
• Data gathering analysis and reporting
• Managing stakeholder communication calendars and inboxes
• Supporting project coordination activities
• Governance and meeting administration
• Preparing routine and ad hoc reports for management

This role will help you build transferable skills in communication organisation reporting and coordination all essential in a business environment.

What Youll Bring

Were looking for motivated individuals who demonstrate:

• Willingness to Learn - Youre eager to develop new skills open to feedback and ready to grow in a professional environment.
• Positive Attitude - You bring enthusiasm and resilience staying motivated even when balancing deadlines or new challenges.
• Curiosity - Youre interested in understanding how different areas of the business connect from finance to HR and you ask questions to deepen your knowledge.
• Proactivity - You take initiative manage your time effectively and look for ways to support your team without waiting to be asked.
• Team Player - You communicate clearly respect others roles and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Accountability - You take responsibility for your work value accuracy and understand the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Adaptability - You remain flexible when priorities shift and are comfortable learning new systems or processes.
• Professionalism - You demonstrate punctuality respectful communication and integrity in everything you do.

Youll be part of a team thats got your back from day one with awesome people ready to support you guide you and celebrate your wins. Were all about creating a friendly inclusive space where everyone can learn grow and smash their goals.

To join us youll need:

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths and English or Functional Skills Level 2.
• We also welcome applications from those with Education Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) where minimum Entry Level 2 in English and Maths is required.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365.

Its a bonus if you have:

• Experience in an office or customer-facing environment
• Interest in finance HR or project support
• Basic spreadsheet or data-handling skills

If you have the drive and ambition well help you build the rest.

What Well Offer

At GKN Aerospace we commit to teaching and supporting you to:

• Work safely and professionally in line with health & safety standards
• Develop transferable skills in a professional workplace
• Attend training and complete coursework
• Track your development with guidance from a dedicated mentor

Perks Youll Love!

When you join us youre not just starting a job youre stepping into a future with real rewards. Heres what youll get:

• A starting salary of 14591
• Half day finish on Fridays!
• 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays!) to recharge and relax
• Discounts on your favourite shops and brands
• A top-tier pension scheme we boost your savings for the future
• Life assurance and income protection because your wellbeing matters
• Access to a 24/7 support programme if you ever need to talk
• Virtual GP appointments for you and your close family

Ready to let your career take off Start your journey with a GKN Aerospace apprenticeship and be part of a global engineering organisation shaping the future of flight through innovation precision and advanced technology.