The creation of more than 900 apprentice and 750 graduate and undergraduate roles is the largest intake of early careers roles the company has offered in a single year.
The majority of positions will be based in the North of England, with opportunities also available across the South of England, Scotland and Wales.
Representing a 25% increase on this year’s early careers intake, the recruitment comes as Ofsted has once again rated the company’s 50-plus apprenticeship programmes as ‘outstanding’.
Charles Woodburn, chief executive, BAE Systems, said: “Creating high quality employment opportunities for young people across the country ensures we retain the critical capabilities we need to sustain our business for the long-term, while also helping to drive growth across the UK’s regional economies.
Minister for Skills, Alex Burghart said: “It is fantastic that BAE Systems is committed to supporting our future workforce through the power of apprenticeships. Apprenticeships play a vital role in giving people the ability to earn while they learn, and the skills they need for the jobs of tomorrow. They also give businesses access to a diverse talent pipeline, equipped with the knowledge for success in a range of professions.”
Successful candidates can look forward to working on some of the UK’s most exciting and nationally important technology programmes, including Tempest, a future combat air system for the Royal Air Force, as well as the design and build of Dreadnought submarines and Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy and helping to protect critical national infrastructure from cyber-attacks.
Apprentices will have the opportunity to study and gain qualifications in a vast range of professions, including electronic systems design, cyber security, software development, aerospace engineering, accountancy and human resources.
Recently, the company unveiled a new Masters-level sustainability apprenticeship which will play a key role in building a network of sustainability champions who will help to drive progress towards its net zero target.
Achieving a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace is vital to the development of the company’s future skills and talent pipeline. In 2021, around a quarter of new joiners to the business’ early careers programmes were female, with 26% of apprentices coming from some of the country’s most disadvantaged areas.
The closing date for apprentice applications is 28 February 2022.There are multiple graduate intakes throughout the year, including January, June and September. Find out more and apply at: www.baesystems.com/earlycareers.