Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship

Programme title: Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship 
Level: SCQF Level 10 
Salary: £17,475 (rising annually to £29,500 in year 4)
Location: HM Naval Base Clyde 
Application closing date: March 2025
Programme start date: September 2025

Interested in a Business Management career focused on data and technology? This 4-year Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship offers a full degree, real-world experience, and the opportunity to develop essential business skills in areas such as strategic planning, asset management, and performance analytics.

About the programme 

This apprenticeship is based in the Performance Department at HM Naval Base Clyde. The team oversees a broad range of responsibilities, including maintenance planning, asset management, space planning, data analytics, and contract reporting.

The diverse scope of work allows you to experience various rotations, from supporting operational output to contributing to transformation initiatives.

You will play an active role in projects such as key performance management and improvement, enhancing the use of technology, process review and change, as well as site utilisation and resourcing strategies.

You’ll collaborate with a wide range of colleagues, as well as both internal and external stakeholders, providing valuable networking opportunities throughout your apprenticeship.

Your education/training 

As part of your apprenticeship, you will pursue a degree at Strathclyde University, affiliated with the Chartered Management Institute. Throughout the programme, you will be supported in becoming a Chartered Manager, further strengthening your professional qualifications and advancing your career prospects.

On-the-job training will equip you with the skills to analyse and present performance data while giving you the confidence to develop and deliver business strategies. You will gain valuable knowledge in areas such as data analysis, improvement techniques (e.g., DMAIC), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, reporting, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Throughout the programme, you’ll develop both technical and soft skills, including data reporting, stakeholder presentations, team collaboration, and driving business change.

Future prospects  

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, a range of opportunities will be available to you within the department and across the wider business. Long-term prospects include progression into senior specialist roles or management positions.

What you’ll need  

• Minimum of 4 Highers at Grade B or above including Maths and English.
• For this apprenticeship, you are required to be resident in Scotland. 
• Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

What you’ll get 

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career. In addition, you’ll benefit from: 

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme 
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development

It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Closing dates   

Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.