Job description
Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career within the automotive industry, with a company that will support your personal development? Do you want to earn, learn, and work at the same time?
Apply today for the chance to join Constellation Automotive Group as a Business Management Degree Apprentice!
Why Constellation Automotive Group?
We are the largest vertically integrated digital car marketplace in Europe, combining the leading digital brands across the segments of consumer to business, business to business and business to consumer. Our brands include webuyanycar, cinch, Marshall, BCA UK, BCA Logistics, and Elmo.
With ambitious digital and physical automotive services growth plans, we are looking for ambitious future leaders who are enthusiastic and well-motivated with a genuine desire for a career in the automotive industry.
Take a look at our career websites for more information: www.bca.com/careers www.careers.cinch.co.uk https://www.marshall.co.uk/careers/
About our Business Management Degree Apprenticeship:
Over the period of 3 ½ years, you will be working towards your Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Level 6, with our partner Arden University alongside building your knowledge, skills, and behaviours in a specific business area.
Modules will include subjects such as project management techniques, developing personal and management skills and applied business analytics. There will also be an opportunity to own and deliver a work-based project as you grow on your journey with us.
Our Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship Programme is about supporting and developing new talent. We are focussed on developing skills and encouraging fresh thinking so that our business and people grow together. To balance study and work, you will be given dedicated weekly ‘off job’ study time to set you up for success.
Once you achieve a minimum of a 2:1 in your degree, you will be invited to apply for one of our Constellation Automotive Group Programmes, including our generalist programme that rotates throughout multiple business area over 18 months.
- You will work 4 out of the 5 days with 1 day dedicated to your studies
Wage: Year 1 (£14,000), Year 2 (£15,000), Year 3 (£17,000)
Duration: 3 ½ years
Apprenticeship and Degree: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (BA Hons) Business Management Level 6 through Arden University
Start Date: September 2023
Role Accountabilities:
- Within this role, you will be assigned to work as a part of different Constellation companies and departments and projects. This could include working within the People Team (HR), Group Technology, Business Efficiency, Sales, Customer Service, Operations or Logistics.
- You will develop and improve your skills through live projects designed to meet our business needs, to improve the way our organisation works.
- During the apprenticeship, you will be engaging with stakeholders at different levels including Operational Managers, Site Managers, BCA employees and our customers.
- You will apply project management, communication, strategic and leadership skills learnt through your studies and on the job experience.
- You will provide administration and coordination support in your placements.
What qualifications and skill set do I need?
- GCSE’s English and Maths graded 4 or above (essential)
- 3 x A-Levels C Graded or above (essential)
- Full UK Driving Licence (desired)
- Take accountability for your own learning and development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A desire to develop strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A flexible approach to work, with an ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong team player approach with the capability to network
- Ability to work autonomously, but not be afraid to ask for help or support
- Proactivity, with a keen eye for improved efficiency
What’s in it for me?
- You will gain the following qualifications on successful completion of the apprenticeship,
Level 6 Chartered Manager Apprenticeship Qualification
BA (Hons) Business Management Degree (Arden University)
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
- Opportunity to work across C2B, B2B and B2C transactions, with cross-functional working.
- Tailored support and guidance from a mentor throughout the program
- Access to BCA Rewards, which provides online and in-store discounts with a range of retailers such as Asda, Tesco, Boots, Ikea, Currys and many more…
- Company Schemes that include Eye Care Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme & Referral Scheme
We try to make working for Constellation Automotive Group rewarding in every sense, including a positive work environment, training and development opportunities and exciting career options. If you're looking for a career that has great teamwork, training, rewards, long-term scope and is going places - apply now!
Our policy is to employ the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.