Business Administration Higher Apprenticeship - Sunderland

Business Administration Higher Apprenticeship - Sunderland

At EDF, Success is Personal. We don’t define it – you do.

Join our Business Administration Apprenticeship and shape your future building an electric UK and Ireland. At EDF power solutions, you’ll learn, grow and make an impact in a way that’s unique to you.

The Opportunity

This Business Administration Apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £25,000 and the training and support to help you achieve a Level 5 qualification with opportunity to continue working towards level 6 on successful completion.

You’ll regularly work in our offices with your team attending virtual training two days a month and completing study remotely, supported by EDF mentors.

This programme is part of our journey towards An Electric Britain – and you’ll play a role in shaping that future.

Your Work Location

Your base location will be # Alexander House, Durham.

What You’ll Experience

• Rotations across different business departments
• Exposure to major projects like NNG
• Practical learning supported by experienced mentors
• Access to our Apprentice Hub and digital learning tools
• Opportunities to develop a wide range of transferable skills

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, you need to have Five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including English and Maths or a relevant Level 2 qualificationYou’ll be self-motivated, eager to learn and able to balance study with work. You’ll thrive in a team environment and enjoy taking ownership of tasks.

The Assessment Centre will be conducted virtually on the 9th April 2026. Candidates who progress beyond this stage may be required to attend an in-person interview at # Alexander House, Durham on the 15th or 16th April. Applicants are therefore requested to keep these dates available where possible.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £25,000 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, any applicant who meets the minimum criteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) will be guaranteed an interview.

We anticipate significant interest in this apprenticeship – so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.