Location: Glasgow, United KingdomIn fast changingmarkets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a businesswhere brilliant people from all over the world come together toshare ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation,defence, security and space, our architects design innovativesolutions that make our tomorrows possible.Together we offerfantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn anddevelop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop,and supply technology and services that impact the lives ofmillions 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 andthats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important toyou; whether thats part time hours, job sharing, home working, orthe ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, wesupport a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps youreach your ambitions.2025 Business Digital Analyst Apprentice -Level 4 Business Analyst ApprenticeshipStart Date: 01 September2025Salary: £22,500 per annumEmployee type: PermanentLocation:GlasgowWorking Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hoursMonday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday)Do you have an analytical mind?Are you a fast learner who loves a challenge? New for 2025, thisapprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to learn about businessanalytics and how using data, process and tooling can drivepositive organisational change. What the role has to offer:A fullyfunded Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship qualificationA rolewithin the Thales UK Data Digital Competency CentreAn opportunityto learn from the bestA competitive salary, with great progressionApermanent role from day oneOverviewThe Business Analyst Apprenticeis a role within the UK Data Digital Competency Centre that formspart of the growing data & digital organisation focusing ondelivering the vision of the Chief Data Officer.The BusinessAnalyst Apprentice role will focus on data management, processanalysis and exploitation of digital tools. The analyst will lookto identify opportunities within the business and functions anddeliver operational changes to drive positive business outcomes.Weare seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join ourteam. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gainhands-on experience in business analysis while learning how to helporganizations improve their processes, systems, and outcomes. Youwill work closely with experienced business analysts andcross-functional teams to support various business projects.KeyResponsibilities:To act as an interface between the delivery teamsand the UK businesses, functions and process ownersData Collection& Analysis: Assist in gathering, documenting, and analysingbusiness requirements from stakeholdersProcess Mapping: Help createprocess maps to understand current workflows and suggest areas forimprovementSupport Stakeholder Engagement: Work with stakeholdersacross the business to identify needs, pain points, and businesschallengesDocumentation: Assist in creating and maintaining clear,concise, and structured business documentation, includingrequirements, business use cases and knowledge base articlesTesting& Quality Assurance: Support in defining test cases, validatingchanges, and ensuring solutions meet business needsProjectCoordination: Support tracking deliverables, timelines, andcommunicating progress with stakeholdersResearch: Conduct marketand business research to assist in decision-makingprocessesPrincipal Relationships:• UK Chief Data Officer• DataValue Manager• Digital Operations Solutions Partner• BusinessAnalysts Chapter & Chapter Lead• Functional Product Owner•Process Transformation Leads• Subject Matter Experts• Data StewardNetwork• Delivery SquadsApprentice ProgrammeThis is an 18-monthprogramme aligned to the Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeshipstandard. Delivered in partnership with our specialist providerpartner Digital Native, this programme will be delivered via ablended model - including live virtual sessions, online learningand a quarterly face-to-face Hackathon. The programme will concludewith an End Point Assessment, followed by roll-off into yourpermanent role within the Thales UK business.Requirements: Stronginterest in business analysis, business operations or projectmanagementBasic understanding of business processes, datamanagement, or IT systems (advantageous but not required)Excellentwritten and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detailand an analytical mindsetWillingness to learn and adapt to newchallengesAbility to work collaboratively in a team-orientedenvironmentYou will also need 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A-C) includingEnglish and Maths (or equivalent), plus a Level 3 qualification todemonstrate the ability to learn at this level. Suitable Level 3qualifications might include A Levels (Grade C or above), Highers,T Level (Merit or above), BTEC Diploma (Merit or above).Benefits201hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)CompanyPensionHealth Care Cash PlanLife InsuranceDiscountPortalPerformance-related pay uplifts80 Hours Volunteering (firsttwo years)Please note, assessment centres for shortlistedcandidates will be held between February and May 2025. Inductionweek for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday01 September until Friday 05 September 2025.Closing date: Ourapplications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 16 February 2025, thisis the only time we will be accepting applications this year.Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2025 withdetails of next steps.Recruitment Process: For further informationon our Early Careers recruitment process or to speak to a member ofthe Early Careers Team or a Graduate or Apprentice, please visitThales Future Talent - Connectr .Due to the nature of the work thatwe do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to securityrestrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British Nationalfrom birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats.It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if notcurrently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicantundergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencingemployment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.Tobe eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in theUK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted,with additional overseas checks. As part of the vetting process youwill be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility towork in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well asemployment and/or educational history. For further details of theevidence required to apply for security clearance please followthis link - [...] .Thales is an equal opportunities employer anddiversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.Inline with Thales Baseline Security requirements, candidates will beasked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in theUK and employment and/or education history for up to three years.Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which canrequire further evidence to be provided. For further details of theevidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearanceplease refer to the Defence Business Services National SecurityVetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not onlyjobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries ourmobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to developtheir careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas ofexpertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believethat embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UKis committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitmentprocess. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support toensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability orlong-term condition can be their best during the recruitmentprocess. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert inan alternative format or if you have any questions about therecruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid tosenior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprenticeroles.Great journeys start here, apply now!