Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship

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Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship

Are you a motivated, organised person seeking an exciting and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to earn whilst you learn?

WHO ARE DHL SUPPLY CHAIN?

Founded in 1969, DHL is the world's leading logistics company. Our 395,000 people in over 220 countries and territories work every day to help our customers cross borders, reach new markets and grow their businesses. DHL Supply Chain, part of the DHL Group, is the world's leading logistics provider and by joining DHL Supply Chain, you are joining a company that offers limitless opportunities to grow.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN ON PROGRAMME?

Our Chartered Manager Degree Level 6 Programme is all about developing the skills required to become a subject matter expert. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility with a supportive culture that helps you get the most out of your time as an Apprentice, whilst building on your stakeholder management skills.

• 40 month structured programme with our Partner Aston University
• Early accountability and fast progression
• Regular performance feedback and personal growth planning through a structured learning plan
• Contribute to DHL's sustainability 2050 mission of zero emissions
• The opportunity to network with the wider Graduate and Apprentice population
• Give back to the community through DHL's Foundation by helping achieve the vision to end youth unemployment

WHAT KIND OF WORK WILL I DO?

Working within our central Account Development Excellence (ADE) team. The purpose of the central Account Development Excellence (ADE) team is to be a key enabler to the UKI organisation in delivering World Class Account Management and Net Growth (ACG) with our existing customer base. They are focused on supporting the Account Teams in Business Units to drive significant improvements to retention and growth, through rollout and ongoing support of a standardised, simple and Customer-Centric toolkit. To ensure the Account Owners can focus on their customer, the team provide guidance on the internal governance requirements set out by DSC, support with the toolkit application and processing of renewals and growth opportunities in sf.com, BCA and Contract Database.

WHAT WILL I LEARN ON MY APPRENTICESHIP?

Working to achieve a Bachelor's Degree in Business Practice and Management with Aston University, you will cover the below areas and many more.

• Effectiveness and Integrity
• Understanding Business Functions
• Developing effective work relationships
• Strategic Management
• Stakeholder Management

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

• A passion for Supply Chain Logistics
• An ordered mind set
• Eagerness to learn

WHAT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DO I NEED?

• 260 UCAS points (104+UCAS points from Sept 2017 under the new UCAS tariff system)
• You must have achieved G.C.S.E.s in Mathematics and English with Grade C and above/4-9 or have a achieved Level 2 Functional skills in both English and Mathematics
• Completion of a Level 3 Apprenticeship/Professional qualification in a relevant discipline
• Must be fluent in English
• As part of the Chartered Manager Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship, you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years as it is a government funded apprenticeship programme

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

Compensation:

£23,000 per annum starting salary. As an Apprentice your salary will increase throughout the programme.

Benefits:

• As part of a growing DHL population, you'll receive access to a variety of excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, childcare vouchers, retail discounts, mental health support, and private GP services.

Networks:

At DHL we want everyone to be their true selves in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring people feel like they can contribute and that they belong. We primarily focus on 6 key pillars, Ability, Ethnic and National origin, Religion, Gender, LGBTQ+ and Generations and in the UKI we are committed to focus on Educating, Supporting and Celebrating diversity!

Future prospects:

• We want Apprentices to build their careers, with the option to complete a Level 7 master's in supply chain management Apprenticeship after completing the Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship.
• Apprentices can contribute their ideas to influence the success of our business and be a part of an organization that makes an impact to society as well as to the world of logistics.
• After your programme you will transition into the Alumni community to continue the growth of your career.

WORKING WEEK:

40 hours - shift patterns will apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Our application process is simple – you'll complete an online application form, then take an online strengths assessment, followed by an online job simulation. Provided you meet the required criteria, you'll then be invited to a virtual programme overview session where you can learn the details about the role you've applied to! If it's still something you're excited about, you'll be invited to an Experience Day (aka Assessment Centre) where we can meet you in person.

If you decide to make an application, please make a note of the Experience Day date as we only hold one per role.Experience day date: 3rd April 2025 in Birmingham

PLEASE NOTE, WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR OUR APPRENTICE PROGRAMMES AND MAY CLOSE THE VACANCY EARLY IF WE'RE OVERSUBSCRIBED. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED, WE RECOMMEND SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

About DHL

Today, DHL is the world’s leading logistics company, operating in over 220 countries & territories worldwide, making it the most international company in the world. DHL's employees work in a unique environment where the company is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organisation.

DHL has an international team of over 450,000 professionals, united by a passion for logistics. DHL owe their success to the commitment, creativity and expertise of their employees. The high level of motivation among DHL's employees can be attributed to a corporate culture founded on openness, trust and mutual respect. DHL are a people business and invest heavily in their Talent, in particular by bringing in Degree level Apprentices into their UKI Business divisions.

Logistics for the connected age – excellence simply delivered!

Through practical experience and structured development programs, DHL provide students and graduates with a variety of opportunities to develop professional skills within a global market leading organisation to launch your career:

• Certified, the Group-wide, global initiative focusing on employee engagement and cultural change to drive service excellence and quality. This training will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to delight the Customer.
• A structured Learning and Development curriculum that will provide you with the expertise to become a Leader within DHL and to be specialists within your area.
• On-the-job learning within your placements, which is important for you to gain skills, knowledge and certification to support you in responding better to the demands of your job.

The application process is simple – you’ll complete an online application form, then take an online strengths assessment, followed by an online job simulation. Provided you meet the required criteria, you’ll be invited to an Experience Day where DHL can meet you in person, but more importantly, you’ll be able to find out all about them!

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.