Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme

London minimum: £30,740 Nationwide minimum: £27,252

Ready to tackle the big questions that shape our country's future? The Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GESDAP) is your chance to dive straight into meaningful work whilst studying for a fee-free economics degree. As the UK's first economics degree apprenticeship, this scheme offers something truly special: the opportunity to work on issues that really matter – from helping UK businesses thrive in a competitive global market, to supporting people rebuild their lives after prison, to protecting our environment for future generations. Our track record speaks for itself – 97% of our recent graduating cohort achieved a 2:1 degree or above. This isn't just about getting a qualification; it's about launching a career where your work has genuine impact on millions of people's lives. Apprenticeships are offered across England. Typically, our apprentices spend 4 days per week working in their government department, and 1 day studying online with the University of Kent. Our apprentices benefit from: A fee-free economics degree from The University of Kent A paid government role Opportunities across England Meaningful work that makes a difference to society An inclusive and diverse working environment A permanent government role upon successful completion If you successfully complete the apprenticeship, you will have an economics degree (with no tuition fees to pay back), four years’ work experience in the Civil Service, and a guaranteed permanent government role. This sets you up to build a brilliant career as an economist. Please refer to the full eligibility criteria on the application webpage. “The subject is interesting and engaging, it’s a privilege to be doing work that I enjoy whilst also knowing that I can support decision making which will have a real positive impact on society and people’s lives.” Government Economic Service Apprentice, 2024

2026 Bloomberg Apprenticeship: Project Management - Level 4 (Talent Coordinator)

Competitive

The Apprenticeship Programme at Bloomberg is an exciting opportunity to enter the company in a full-time role, take on real responsibility, and discover new skills from day one. Our apprentices make meaningful contributions to our company, while also learning across the industry. Targeted at school leavers, young professionals, military veterans, and those seeking a career change, our program is designed to bridge the gap between the British education system and the ever-changing job market.     The Role:  Talent Acquisition Coordination plays a critical role in our Talent Acquisition strategy and the success of our recruitment efforts. You will be joining a team that is passionate about building inclusive interview processes and diverse teams.    As a coordinator, you will be responsible for creating a positive and memorable experience for each candidate through all stages of our interview process. You will be responsible for managing interview scheduling and logistics for exciting roles across businesses and office locations. You will contribute to the team through interesting cross-functional projects that can impact our Talent Acquisition strategy. We will encourage you to be innovative and propose process improvements that will further streamline our candidate journey and experience.  Eligibility Criteria:  Available to start September 2026  Three A-levels (or equivalent) with grades (predicted or achieved) A - C Candidates must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject  Possess the right to work in the UK  Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years  We will trust you to:  Manage a high volume of interview scheduling and oversee interview logistics  Partner with other coordinators, recruiters, and sourcers  Recommend best practices as it pertains to interviews and candidate experience  Build and manage relationships with internal partners across businesses  Oversee workflows across our applicant tracking system (and CRM and Events platform, where applicable) and ensure candidate pipelines operate efficiently  What we would like to see:  Keen interest in business and finance  Ability to work calmly under pressure  Be great at time and workload management  Excellent written communication skills  Strong organisation skills and an eye for detail  Experience working as part of a team 

2026 Bloomberg Apprenticeship: Project Management - Level 4 (Inclusion Support)

Competitive

The Apprenticeship Programme at Bloomberg is an exciting opportunity to enter the company in a full-time role, take on real responsibility, and discover new skills from day one. Our apprentices make meaningful contributions to our company, while also learning across the industry. Targeted at school leavers, young professionals, military veterans, and those seeking a career change, our program is designed to bridge the gap between the British education system and the ever-changing job market.     The Inclusion Team:  At Bloomberg we value difference and we work hard to foster an inclusive and equitable culture. Our efforts help establish a work environment where all employees feel respected, included and empowered to impact the business. But it doesn’t stop there. Every employee is empowered to make change, where their unique perspectives and talents are valued contributions in our continued growth and aspirations for market leading innovation.   Inclusion is a critical component of our company culture. As we’ve evolved and grown over the years, we’ve established a strong foundation that supports and elevates all employees across the firm. We continue to focus on creating an inclusive environment where our employees are supported to progress their careers. It is a commitment we all share, from our most senior managers through to every employee across our enterprise. And it’s this commitment that inspires our people and pushes our business forward.  Within the Inclusion team, Project Management specialists need a multi-discipline skillset as they play a part in delivering on our mission and vision by managing initiatives from inception to execution, communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, creating opportunities and networking to move initiatives forward and providing operational support to the wider team. You will be required to act with discretion when handling information. Additionally, you will assist with analysing data, spotting gaps, and seizing opportunities and may work closely with our external partners. You will help research best practices and trends and look to how they could be incorporated into our existing workflow. We will look to you to assist the Inclusion team to project manage initiatives across EMEA and the globe, and work across HR on other initiatives and programs such as mental health awareness or Race in the Workplace..  Eligibility criteria:  Three A-levels (or equivalent) with grades (predicted or achieved) A - C Learners must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject  Possess the right to work in the UK  Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years   What we would like to see:  A keen interest in Diversity & Inclusion  Strong written and verbal communication skills  Multitasking and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to work independently and as part of a global team.  Willingness to learn and work in an office-based environment  Someone who wants to help build an inclusive working environment and community