Summary
An exciting opportunity for an IT Apprentice has become available at our world-class aerospace manufacturing facility in East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. You will complete the Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship Standard, and work across both our Osborne and Falcon Yard manufacturing facilities.
Wage
Competitive wage offered, increasing each year.
Training Course
Business Analyst (Level 4)
Hours
Monday – Friday, shifts to be confirmed. 37 hours a week.
Start Date
Thursday 3 September 2026
Duration
4 years
Positions Available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Support the delivery of the organisation’s business and digital changes.
* Work with the site’s IT Team to meet stakeholders’ needs through business change and digital solutions.
* Participate in on‑job and workshop training to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship standard.
* Contribute to change‑management activities, providing analysis and recommendations to support successful outcomes.
Where you’ll work
Ferry Road
East Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO32 6RA
Training Provider
QA LIMITED
Training Schedule
You will work towards a nationally recognised Level 4 Apprenticeship certificate in Business Analyst, as well as gain professional recognition from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the Register of IT Technicians (RITTech) Level 4.
What you’ll learn
* Apply appropriate approaches to scope, plan and perform Business Analysis.
* Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
* Use structured investigation techniques to analyse business situations.
* Create and analyse business process models to identify improvement opportunities.
* Elicit, document and validate requirements, ensuring clarity and traceability.
* Support cost/benefit analysis and impact assessment for proposed changes.
* Present information appropriately to audiences of varying seniority.
Essential Qualifications
* GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in Computer Science, English, Maths and two further subjects.
* Maths, IT or Computer Science A Level at grade C or above.
* T Level in Digital at Pass or above.
* Related subject at Grade Pass or above.
Required Skills
* Communication
* IT proficiency
* Attention to detail
* Organisation
* Problem solving
* Administrative
* Number handling
* Analytical
* Logical thinking
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
Other Requirements
UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security Clearance (SC) is required. Typically, a resident of the UK for at least 5 years is needed, but individual cases are assessed.
About this employer
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener. With over 16,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We are committed to sustainability and rapid decarbonisation of aircraft, and to building the next generation of zero‑emission planes.
Company Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* Sickness benefits
* Workwear and PPE, plus local and national discounts (including ferries)
After this apprenticeship
* Centre of Excellence (CoE) Architect – providing global business support for application and solution design.
* Business Systems Architect – supporting development and configuration of systems in line with business requirements.
Contact
QA LIMITED
Reference code: VAC2000004769
Apply Now
Closes on Tuesday 10 February 2026.
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