Finance Procurement Apprentice - Covent GardenApprenticeship Scheme, Fixed term contract (2 years)Starting January 2025£23,795.20 per annumBased in: Covent GardenAre you passionate about the arts? Are you keen to understand how finance and procurement works within a creative environment?The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. We are one of the busiest theatres in the world, staging more than 400 performances each year.We want to give everyone the opportunity to get involved in this creative, exciting and growing industry and we think apprenticeships are great way to get started!An apprenticeship gives you the practical skills and knowledge that will underpin your professional development and give you access to a network of people who can guide and support you during your career.What our apprentices say:"It has taught me invaluable on-the-job experience that textbook learning cannot provide.""It is a great pathway into a career and a unique alternative to university"This year we will offer a Procurement Apprenticeship on a fixed-term contract for 2 years, full-time (40 hours per week) with college study alongside.This will include study towards the Level 4 Procurement Apprenticeship which will be delivered by Apprentice Team Ltd.Will I be paid?Yes! You will earn National Living Wage which will increase by 2.5% after successfully completing the first year. Apprentices are expected to use this to pay for their own travel to work and college. College fees will also be paid by the Royal Opera House.Am I eligible? You must be 18 years old or over on Monday 6th January 2025 You must not have completed a degree or equivalent in the UK or elsewhere. You must have work authorisation for the UK. You must have 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English at Grade 4 or above, including Maths at Grade 5 or above. A relevant qualification at A Level or BTEC (Business Studies, Maths, Economics, etc.) is desirable, as this is a Level 4 apprenticeshipDo I need previous experience?We are interested in recruiting apprentices that are first and foremost curious, driven by working in a creative environment and keen to learn new skills.How to apply:A full Job Pack is available below to download. To apply, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Apply Now.The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.If you have any questions, please contact the HR Department at hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk. You can also contact us if you have any access needs for making an application.For further information, you can also take a look at the Apprenticeship page on our website here: www.roh.org.uk/apprenticeshipsClosing date for applications: 9am, Monday 4th November 2024
