Supply Chain Business Admin Apprentice

Supply Chain Business Admin Apprenticeship Programme

At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our Supply Chain Business Admin Apprenticeship and you’ll achieve your career goals in the way you want to. All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero. 

“The apprenticeship is an amazing opportunity to learn and develop your personal and work-related skills. While also having the ability to work and meet people around the whole UK fleet. I have had a great experience through the rotations offered around various teams.  I wouldn't miss up on the opportunity to enrol!” Callum Jones Supply Chain Technician, formerly a Business Apprentice

What does this Supply Chain Business Admin Apprenticeship opportunity offer you?

We’re recruiting for apprentices to join our Business training programme, working as part of some of the most exciting projects at EDF.

This 2 year apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain a Level 3 Business Administration Advanced qualification whilst spending time within different teams of the Supply Chain department based at Gloucester. You’ll experience a variety of responsibilities that will help you develop a wide range of transferable business skills that will set you up for your future career.

What can a Supply Chain Business Admin Apprentice expect day to day?

The Supply Chain department consists of the Commercial, Operations, Nuclear Fuel, and Business Improvement and Governance teams. The department work together to manage the Procurement Lifecycle of goods and services to support the operation of the Nuclear Fleet. 

Throughout the programme you will have an opportunity to support these teams to develop skills and competences relating to procurement and supply, these include (but are not limited to):

• Contract placement 
• Supplier relationship management
• Stakeholder management 
• Governance and processes adherence 
• Purchasing systems
• Contributing with helping Britain achieve net zero and Equity Diversity and Inclusion activities

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a starting salary of £23,750 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from electric vehicle leasing to gym membership, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, season ticket loans to enhanced parental leave.
At EDF, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. 

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background. 

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. 

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. There’s no single definition — it's about individuality. That’s why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

Training, development and support for you

During the training programme your time will be split between studying at college and learning on the job in our business. 

You’ll attend the National College for Nuclear in Cannington, Somerset, one day a month and study remotely. 

You’ll have plenty of support along the way too – from your Tutors at National College for Nuclear, to your EDF Line Manager and our Early Careers team; as well as face-to-face support at our on-site Apprentice Hub and digital access to relevant information, learning and care.

Head to our Careers page www.edfenergy.com/careers for more information about Apprentice life at EDF.

Your work location 

You’ll need to live within commuting distance of your base location, Gloucester Business Park. 

Who you are

To be eligible for this role, you’ll have:

• Five GCSEs in the A* to C or 9 to 4 range including English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification
• You'll be self-motivated with a desire to learn and develop
• You'll have the ability to work in a team and independently, as well as being able to balance the responsibilities of study and work

You will need to meet the requirements for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

Closing Date 

We’ll close this advert when we’ve received interest from the desired number of candidates. 

Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.