Register Your Interest - Business Development Degree Apprenticeship

Register Your Interest - Business Development Degree Apprenticeship

Are you looking to kick-start your career with a flying start within the Aerospace industry? Then consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace where you can learn more about the industry whilst finishing your degree.

What does taking part in the Collins Aerospace Business Development Apprentice involve?

Aimed at highly motivated and ambitious individuals, eager to be a part of a world leader within the aerospace and defence industry. This scheme is geared towards supporting the career development of apprentices who wish to play an instrumental role in project management of the next generation of civil and military aircraft.

The role is based at Wolverhampton, and home of Actuation Systems at Collins Aerospace. Actuation Systems are the leading experts in fly-by-wire, hydraulic and electro-hydraulic actuation design, Collins Aerospace offers a complete line of actuation products that enhance aircraft performance and reduce pilot workload.

We are looking to recruit a high calibre marketing and communications degree apprentice who can support Actuation Systems with the effective planning and execution of new business opportunities identified within our strategic plans. We believe in the power of intelligence and partnership to guide us into the next era of flight making the skies and spaces we touch smarter and safer than ever.

Why Choose Collins Aerospace for Business Development?

The scheme will provide you with opportunities to progress your career within our Business Development team. You will become part of our customer focused community and be assigned a Mentor, who will support and guide you throughout your career with us. All of this is designed to complement your career development, fuel your aspirations, and give depth to your training and career.

A Business Development Apprentice within the Collins business leads from the front, living and driving our core values of Engaged, Empowered and Accountable - always.

You will be the single point of contact for all Marketing and Communication activities across Collins Actuation. This will include activities such as:

• Generate marketing material/collateral in line with company strategy
• Manage relationship with internal (Value Streams, corporate marketing function) and external (service providers, trade shows) stakeholders
• Organise and lead execution of key aerospace marketing events (trade shows, conferences, customer visits)
• Track actual vs. planned spend for all marketing and communication activities

The successful candidate will be an expert communicator, with natural drive for curiosity and autonomy. They will also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, have a creative approach to business to business marketing, and be analytical.

Our Business Development community is a diverse group of self-starters with a passion to succeed, do you have what it takes to join them?

Development and training to build your career

We recognise that your development is key for you to fulfil your potential in the world of work. That’s why we’ve created a programme that will support your learning to deliver real business value.

The degree apprenticeship programme lasts for a period of 4 years and is a partnership between Collins Aerospace and Aston University. You will learn key management principles at Aston University which will be vital to your development at Collins Aerospace such as:

• Marketing
• Excellence in business project management
• Communication skills for business leaders
• Innovation and new product development

By the end of the programme, having completed your functional training and degree apprenticeship, you will be awarded a BSc in Leadership and Business Management and be eligible to apply for Chartered Status from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) .

What are we looking for?

We are looking for the best individuals who have the following attributes:

• Minimum of 3 A Levels at CCC or above, or equivalent BTECs
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Grade C/5 or above including Mathematics and English
• Be a UK resident living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years
• Good analytical skills and problem solving
• Good personal management and self-organisation skills
• Effective communicator – written and verbal

Benefits

• 185 hours holiday per annum (not including Bank Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Healthcare and Dental Cover
• Competitive pension scheme

Equal Opportunities

Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at Collins Aerospace including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

How to register

Please register your interest to be the first to know when applications go live, and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!