Management Degree Apprentice (CMDA) 2025 - 3 yearFTC (EXPIRED)

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Find your Future with AmazonApprenticeshipsInvestment in Apprentices isin our DNA. We look to constantly innovate and create. In order todo this, we recognize that whilst technology is a partner, it's ourpeople that power us.We offer a broad rangeof Apprenticeship opportunities to suit all candidates withdifferent backgrounds, qualifications and career aspirations, sowhether you are embarking on your career or want a change ofdirection, we have an Apprenticeship programme for you,which will support your development in an innovativeenvironment.We're looking for those with apassion for learning. You'll need to be committed to your owndevelopment whilst implementing what you are learning as youprogress through your programme. In return, we provide first classon-the-job coaching, specialist partner training, and unparalleledexperiences working within a diverse, innovative environment whereyou will be challenged to excel and positivelycontribute.As a CMDA apprentice, you'll worktowards becoming a professional manager capable of managingcomplexity and delivering impact at both strategic and operationallevels. This 4-year program combines on-the-job training withacademic study, leading to a BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), or BBA (Hons)in Management and Business, along with the opportunity to achieveChartered Manager status.Apply today to bepart of the story!Key jobresponsibilitiesWe are looking for exceptionallytalented, bright, and driven people to join our Operations Teams tocomplete the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) atone of our warehouses in England. As a degree apprentice, you willjoin Amazon in a supervisory role, where you will oversee themanagement of one or more processes across our operation, leading asmall team of up to 20 on your shift. In thisrole you will be driving the pulse of our operations on the groundand playing a key role in getting our customers' orders out to themin every step of our fast moving and dynamic process. This is avaried, challenging role and every day isdifferent!As an apprentice you will dedicate20% of your working time to your apprenticeship studies, attendingseminars, writing assignments, and completing other 'off-the-job'learning activities. The remaining 80% of your time will be spent'on-the-job' as a supervisor. Apprentices work closely with sitemanagement teams to ensure that the assigned department isperforming in line with the plan and that customer expectations aremet, if not exceeded.The Chartered ManagementDegree Apprenticeship is delivered by Manchester MetropolitanUniversity over a three-year period. As well as attending lecturesat the University campus three times per year, participants willdevelop their skills in the workplace, supported by an Amazonmentor and a University Skills Coach who will help support toeffectively embed learning alongside managerial practice. Theprogram will leave graduates with the experience and competencesnecessary to take successful long-term managerial responsibilityfor people, projects, operations, and services within thebusiness.The early units of the courseintroduce strategic leadership, operations and technology, sales,marketing, and business finance. Apprentices will be encouraged todemonstrate how they can apply these skills in the workplace. Laterunits explore project management, strategy, digital technologies inbusiness, and leadership techniques. Apprentices will reconciletheir learning at the end of the final year with a substantialwork-based project and through the creation of a businessportfolio, demonstrating the way in which they have continuallyapplied their knowledge directly to the context of Amazonoperations.In order to maximise youron-the-job learning, you can expect to spend time in differentareas of our fast-paced warehouse environment. Learners will followa workplace placement plan, and could spend time in supportfunctions such as Safety, Quality, and HR, to broaden businessknowledge. You will work on different shift patterns throughoutyour apprenticeship, including some weekend and/or night shift workpatterns.Role Responsibilities:•Ensure customer orders are fulfilled per qualityguidelines• Assign work to employees as required tosupport workflow and daily production KPIs/goals•Develop subject matter expertise on all operations processes inassigned department• Create and cultivate a safetyculture by identifying and addressing safety hazards within thework environment• Deliver coaching and feedback toassociates related to productivity, quality, and safebehaviors• Support management with tracking, trending,and reporting of departmental metrics • Supportmanagement in analyzing and understanding the reasons behindsuccess and failure in meeting departmental delivery and SiteKPIs/goals• Drive actions as communicated by manager toremove barriers impacting good shift performance•Support management team in training and upskilling newassociates• Ensure that all apprenticeship activitiesare completed in the requiredtimescale BASICQUALIFICATIONS Basic Qualifications For theapprenticeship programme you must be eligible for governmentfunding and for this you need to:• Have livedin the UK or in the EU for the last 3 years• Have theright to work in the UK• Be a resident of the UK for theentire duration of the programme (36 months)• Not beregistered to study on a UK government funded course endingSeptember 2025 or later• You will be 18 years old orolder before the contract start date (September 2025)•You are able to read, understand, and communicate in English, andinteract and engage comfortably with people at all levels of thebusiness• You can follow a list of guidelines andinstructions (verbal or written) to deliver results and meetdeadlines• You are flexible, adaptable, and proactive,with a hands-on approach• You have excellent customerfacing skills and deliver impeccable customer service•You seek and respond well to feedbackAcademicQualifications• Two A levels at grade 'C' orabove (or equivalent) plus a minimum of two years' experienceworking in a supervisory role.Finally, youmust have flexibility in working hours and shift patterns toprovide cover for operationalrequirements. PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS PreferredQualifications/skillsThese will be a plus for yourcareer at Amazon, but are not necessary to enter theprogramme.• You have completed an apprenticeship belowlevel 6• You are able to operate in a challenging andfast paced environment• You are able to demonstratedrive and passionWe advise you to submit yourapplication as soon as possible, as the roles will close oncefilled. We will be holding online assessments from November throughto February, with assessment centers taking place between Februaryand May. We will keep you informed throughout the applicationprocess to update you on the status of yourapplication.Amazon is an equal opportunitiesemployer. We believe passionately that employing a diverseworkforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisionsbased on your experience and skills. We value your passion todiscover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy andthe security of your data is a longstanding top priority forAmazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice() to know more about how wecollect, use and transfer the personal data of ourcandidates.Amazon is committed to a diverseand inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employerand does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin,gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteranstatus, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Forindividuals with disabilities who would like to request anaccommodation, please visit

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