Kickstart Your Career with a Leadership & Management Degree Apprenticeship at Vertu Motors
Are you passionate about leadership and management? Do you aspire to enhance your skills and advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Here at Vertu Motors we are excited to offer a Leadership and Management Degree Apprenticeship, designed to provide you with the knowledge, experience, and qualifications to excel in one of the UK’s leading motor retailers, while giving you the opportunity to earn while you learn.
Why Vertu Motors?
Since 2006, Vertu Motors has grown into the 4th largest motor retailer in the UK, with over 190 dealerships nationwide, representing 30+ leading car brands. We're at the forefront of the automotive industry's transformation, embracing electrification, digital innovation, and customer-focused retailing.
Our success is built on our people, and we're committed to developing future leaders who will drive our business forward. This apprenticeship is your chance to be part of an exciting, growing company that values innovation, customer service, and professional development.
Apprenticeship Structure
The Leadership and Management Degree Apprenticeship is a comprehensive program that combines academic study with practical work experience. The apprenticeship will be completed over four years and will include the following components:
A role rotation over the four-year programme (1 year per department). This will include:
* Working within our aftersales department as a service advisor, parts advisor and workshop controller
* Working within our sales department as a sales executive, as well as shadowing dealership management and the divisional teams
* The final two years will include strategic projects across departments and a specialist placement designed to assist with your dissertation.
Alongside the hands on experience your study will include, but not limited to:
* HR
* Marketing
* Management introduction
* Leadership change
* Strategy and Operations
As part of your degree there will be 7 blocks of learning on campus per year, and therefore you will be expected to travel to Leeds University for a minimum of 3 days for each block (all travel and accommodation will be funded).
What’s in it for you?
* Professional development – Access to training and development to enhance your skills and career
* Real world leadership experience and mentorship from industry experts
* Competitive salary while undertaking a degree at the prestigious University of Leeds
* Career Advancement: Opportunities for career progression within our organization and industry.
* 25 days’ holiday, pension scheme, share incentives, and exclusive retail discounts
Location:Gloucester
Employment Start Date: 1st September 2025
Apprenticeship Start Date with The University of Leeds: 2nd February 2025
What We’re Looking For:
* 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) to include Grade 4-9 in Maths & English
* 3 A Level’s (or equivalent) Grade C or above
* Strong communication & IT skills
* Passion, ambition, and a commitment to learning
This is your chance to make an impact in a fast-growing, innovative company.
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