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Location: Crawley, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.2026 End User Support Apprentice – Level 3 IT ApprenticeshipStart Date: 07 September 2026Salary: £24,000 per annumEmployee type: PermanentLocation: CrawleyWorking Schedule: 37 hours a week, Monday – Thursday 8 hours a day, Friday 5 hours (Flexible start time between 07:00 and 09:30)Are you passionate about IT and offering great technical support? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you want to be part of an Apprenticeship Programme that will develop and challenge you?&nbsp; Then look no further!We are recruiting an apprentice to work as part of the End User Support Team whilst also undertaking an IT Technician Apprenticeship.What the role has to offer:<ul><li>Earn while you learn</li><li>Job specific training experience</li><li>Recognised qualifications</li><li>Permanent role from day one</li><li>Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered</li></ul>This role covers IT support to all UK business users on site and involves working on incidents and service requests using the Service Desk tool (Service Now). The work involves logging, troubleshooting, diagnosing and managing incidents through to resolution as well as assisting with Service Requests.&nbsp; You will also be involved in stock management, laptop/desktop builds, software deployments and much more!Apprentice ProgrammeFor this position, you will enrol onto a Level 3 IT apprenticeship programme, delivered via a virtual delivery model over an 18-month duration. This programme will provide you with a strong foundation in IT best practice, skills and knowledge. You will learn to diagnose faults, provide technical support to internal customers and learn the tools, processes and policies needed to work within an IT environment. You will be given one day per week in which to focus on your academic studies, with the other four days spent applying your learning in a real-life IT/IS team.Requirements:<ul><li>5 GCSE’s grades 9-4 (A-C) including Maths and English&nbsp;</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)</li><li>Company Pension</li><li>Health Care Cash Plan</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Discount Portal</li><li>Performance-related pay uplifts</li><li>80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)</li></ul>Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2026.&nbsp;Induction week for all Graduates and Apprentices will take place from Monday 7 September - Friday 11 September 2026.Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps.PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS.&nbsp; WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY.Recruitment Process:For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit <a href="https://thales.connectr.co.uk/futuretalent" target="_blank">Thales Future Talent - Connectr</a>.Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all our roles are subject to security restrictions.&nbsp;All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK and&nbsp;will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS Level and to obtain full Security&nbsp;Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements below, prior to starting with us.This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.&nbsp; Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history.For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/nationa%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/nationa…</a>Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact <a href="mailto:resourcing.ops@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Resourcing Ops</a> for mid to senior roles, or the <a href="mailto:suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Early Careers Team</a>&nbsp;for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now! &nbsp;

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2026 End User Support Apprentice – Level 3 IT Apprenticeship

Location: Crawley, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.2026 Procurement Apprentice – Level 3 Business AdminStart Date: 07 September 2026Salary: £24,000 per annumEmployee type: PermanentLocation: CrawleyWorking Schedule: 37 hours a week, Monday – Thursday 8 hours a day, Friday 5 hoursAre you excited to start a career in procurement and supply chain? Do you have a keen interest in learning how to negotiate and manage supplier relationships? Are you motivated to play a key role in a dynamic centralised team? If so, your journey could start here with Thales…What the role has to offer:<ul><li>Practical learning and hands-on experience in tactical buying and procurement</li><li>Opportunity to support cost-saving initiatives and efficient purchasing decisions</li><li>Exposure to supplier management and maintaining positive supplier relationships</li><li>Training in core procurement processes and procedures</li><li>Experience in purchase order creation and management</li><li>Developing customer service skills by supporting internal stakeholders</li><li>Building confidence in problem-solving within supply chain operations</li><li>Experience in contract administration and the basics of procurement law</li><li>Collaboration with a centralised UK team on supply chain activities</li><li>Support in developing skills in responsible and sustainable procurement</li><li>Introduction to risk identification and management in the procurement context</li><li>Real prospects for growth and development within the procurement profession</li></ul>Description of role:As an Procurement Apprentice, you will become a valued member of our UK centralised procurement team, working at the very heart of supply chain operations. You will gain essential experience in tactical buying, negotiation, and supplier relationship management, helping to ensure value and compliance for the business. You’ll learn to create and manage purchase orders, solve day-to-day supply chain challenges, and deliver excellent service to internal customers. Working closely with colleagues across functions, you’ll also develop your skills in contract administration and risk awareness, all while learning to promote ethical and sustainable procurement. This role offers practical experience and a strong foundation to build your career and progress in the procurement profession.Apprentice ProgrammeAs a Procurement Apprentice you will enrol onto a 3 year programme, which will include two parts. Firstly, you will complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship over 12 months with the Apprentice Academy. Delivered via a virtual learning model, this part of the programme will introduce you to business in the context of procurement.You will then progress onto a Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship over a further two years with the same training provider. Upon completion you will hold both the Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeship qualifications, plus your CIPS Level 4.You will be based in our centralised procurement team in the UK, working alongside experienced professionals. Throughout the programme, you will receive on-the-job training, coaching, and support to develop your capabilities as a Tactical Buyer. Thales will support your professional qualifications as part of your development, and you’ll have access to a range of learning and development resources.Requirements:<ul><li>2 A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) at grade C or above</li><li>5 GCSEs 9-4 (A-C) including English and Maths</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)</li><li>Company Pension</li><li>Health Care Cash Plan</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Discount Portal</li><li>Performance-related pay uplifts</li><li>80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)</li></ul>Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2026.&nbsp; Induction week for all Graduates and Apprentices will take place from Monday 7 September - Friday 11 September 2026.Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps.PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS.&nbsp; WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY.Recruitment Process:For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit <a href="https://thales.connectr.co.uk/futuretalent" target="_blank">Thales Future Talent - Connectr</a>.Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all of our roles are subject to security restrictions.&nbsp;All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK, and&nbsp;will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS Level and to obtain full Security&nbsp;Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements below, prior to starting with us.This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.&nbsp; Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. As part of the vetting process you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history.For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels</a>.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact <a href="mailto:resourcing.ops@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Resourcing Ops</a> for mid to senior roles, or the <a href="mailto:suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Early Careers Team</a>&nbsp;for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now! &nbsp;

2026 Procurement Apprentice – Level 3 Business Admin: Thales

Location: Crawley, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.2026 Finance Apprentice – Level 2 Accountant Assistant, with progression onto Level 3 Assistant Accountant and Level 4 Professional AccountantStart Date: 07 September 2026Salary: £24,000 per annumLocation: CrawleyEmployee type: PermanentWorking Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)Are you an individual who is proactive with a passion for getting into the detail? We have an exciting opportunity to join our corporate team based in Crawley. This role is a rare chance for a highly motivated individual to take on a role that has excellent career progression opportunities within Thales.What the role has to offer:<ul><li>Earn while you learn</li><li>Job specific training experience</li><li>Recognised qualifications</li><li>Permanent role from day one</li><li>Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered</li><li>Great opportunity to gain experience and further your career in Finance</li><li>Operate in a visible role with an opportunity to add value from the early stages</li></ul>We have an exciting opportunity to join a Finance Apprenticeship within our UK business. We have opportunities within Corporate and our Thales UK business lines.You can expect to be involved in a wide range of activities, gaining significant exposure to the business and building a broad professional network. Key responsibilities will vary depending on which team you are sitting within, but may include:<ul><li>Learn about Thales Finance processes and tools used and help with process documentation</li><li>Learn about timesheets and labour bookings - why we do them and how it works and then support the resolution of timesheet queries</li><li>Learn about travel and expense and support the resolution of expense queries using Concur</li><li>Learn about the P2P (Procure to Pay) process and support the resolution of supplier invoice queries and work with our TBSS team (shared services finance team, procurement and quality teams)</li><li>Help to develop and add content for our finance intranet pages</li><li>Working with the Digi Ops teams to develop and implement forms and dashboards</li><li>Help to manage access to Customer Portals</li><li>Help track data quality and assist the businesses in improving their metrics</li><li>Help with data cleanse activities to improve our data quality metrics</li><li>Supporting projects in maintaining forecast invoicing dates and improving cash forecasting</li><li>Ad hoc tasks, reporting and analysis as required by the UK finance process team</li></ul>Apprentice ProgrammeApprentices will start by enrolling onto a Level 2 Accountant Assistant Apprenticeship with our award-winning training partner, The Apprentice Academy. Delivered via a virtual delivery model over 15 months, the apprenticeship will introduce you to day-to-day accounting activities and will help you to build the competence to deliver these successfully. On completion of the programme, you will achieve an AAT Level 2 Diploma in Accounting.On completion of the Level 2, you will be supported to progress onto the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship (18 months) and the Level 4 Professional Accountant Apprenticeship (17 months) to achieve your AAT qualifications.Requirements:<ul><li>5 GCSE’s 9-4 (A-C), including English and Maths</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)</li><li>Company Pension</li><li>Health Care Cash Plan</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Discount Portal</li><li>Performance-related pay uplifts</li><li>80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)</li></ul>Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2026.&nbsp; Induction week for all Graduates and Apprentices will take place from Monday 7 September - Friday 11 September 2026.Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps.PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS.&nbsp; WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY.Recruitment Process:For further information on our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to speak to a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate or Apprentice, please visit <a href="https://thales.connectr.co.uk/futuretalent" target="_blank">Thales Future Talent - Connectr</a>.Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all our roles are subject to security restrictions.&nbsp;All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK and&nbsp;will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS Level and to obtain full Security&nbsp;Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements below, prior to starting with us.This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.&nbsp; Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history.For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/nationa%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/nationa…</a>Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact <a href="mailto:resourcing.ops@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Resourcing Ops</a> for mid to senior roles, or the <a href="mailto:suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Early Careers Team</a>&nbsp;for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

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