Internal Auditor Apprenticeship (Level 4 Higher)
About the apprenticeship:
The apprenticeship will involve joining the internal audit team at AWE for a period of 6 12 months. The internal audit role involves delivering internal audits/ third line assurance to the AWE CEO and Audit Committee.
Internal audits will be conducted following an audit methodology and using an audit management system which has been developed by the Government Internal Audit Agency to align with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
The team are based on the Aldermaston site and is a mix of office based /site and home working.
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors supports a number of apprenticeship levels.
This role may appeal to you if you enjoy:
* Working in an office environment and interacting with stakeholders via face to face, email and Teams
* Researching new topics and gathering good practice examples
* Managing tasks as part of a mini project
* Understanding how organisations work and identifying and supporting improvements
* Thinking objectively.
Entry Requirements:
* 5 GCSE Grade 4/C or above including Maths and English
* 2 A levels Grade C or above or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. If you do not have the required Level 3 qualifications but have relevant work experience of at least two years please contact us to discuss.
* Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as of 31st August 2026 due to security clearance requirements
* You must be a British National to apply for a role with us
The Benefits:
* A starting salary of £23,500 yearly, increasing to £25,000 in Year 2 and annually throughout your apprenticeship subject to meeting key milestones and performance expectations.
* Market leading contributory pension scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement of 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off
* Access to employee discounts portal - everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field whilst helping us to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.
Location:Aldermaston/Reading area
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Annual leave will not be granted from 1st September until 2nd October 2026 due to mandatory inductions you are required to complete as part of your apprenticeship. Any leave approved after this point will depend on the training provider requirements for your apprenticeship and must be agreed in advance.
Duration:18 months plus 2 months End Point Assessment
Recruitment Process:
This vacancy will close on 7th December 2025, but we review applications as they come inso we strongly encourage you to apply early.
We want you to shine in your application process which is designed to be fair and transparent. So, we've kept it simple with a three-step process.
1.Online application: Apply for one apprenticeship; take your time to explore the options and choose the one that best matches your interests and goals.
2.Online test: If successful, you will be invited to complete our online assessment stage. These include online testing against numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning tests. Don't be intimidated: practice assessments will be available so you will be fully equipped with the knowledge of what to expect.
3.Virtual assessment: Those successful at testing will be invited to a virtual assessment centre. The Assessment Centres are scheduled for 27th January 2026 and 3rd February 2026. Please note that these dates may be subject to change, but rest assured, well keep all applicants informed throughout the process.
These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.
Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
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