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CONTROL OFFICER

£34,600+

Control Officers work in Terminal Air Traffic Control (providing an ATC service at an airfield), Area Control (working alongside civilian air traffic controllers at the UK’s Air Traffic Control Centre at Swanwick) and finally as a Weapons Controller (directing fast jet aircraft to intercept potentially hostile aircraft that threaten the integrity of UK Airspace). You will gain a L5 certificate in Management, undertake a L5 Air Traffic Controller Apprenticeship - recognised in civilian air traffic control - and you could also have the opportunity to study an Airspace Management Foundation Degree, subject to allocation. What will you do? This is a diverse and exciting role which directs and supports operations in the UK and around the world. There are 3 key employment areas - Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC), Area Control and Weapons Controller. Within each of these roles you could be:  Coordinating air traffic to and from military airfields Part of the team that orders Typhoon jets to scramble and intercept suspect aircraft Controlling fighter, surveillance, refuelling and unmanned aircraft as they support missions at home and overseas Working alongside civilian controllers as an Area Radar Controller, making sure military aircraft operate safely alongside civilian aircraft Giving specialist battlespace management support to both UK and missions around the world Travelling on military operations as a Tactical Air Traffic Controller, setting up temporary runways Requirements at a glance Be aged 17.5 – 38 years old (must attest before 39th birthday) Should you meet the required 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or acceptable equivalents) and not have the minimum 64 UCAS points or UK Degree at 2:2 or higher, please continue to apply. Your approval to continue with the recruiting process will be determined following successfully passing the Computer Based Aptitude Score (CBAT).Please see full details below. You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements section below Commit to a minimum of 3 years post Phase 2 Specialist Training Meet the health and fitness criteria Pass a Fitness test - Details below View all entry requirements below

Solicitor Apprenticeship

£25,500

A solicitor apprenticeship at Farrer & Co is an exciting alternative to university, offering a unique opportunity to earn a salary while gaining practical legal experience and qualifying as a solicitor. This six-year Level 7 programme combines on-the-job training with structured academic study, equipping you with the skills and qualifications to excel in the legal profession. Why choose a Solicitor Apprenticeship at Farrer & Co? This apprenticeship offers a balanced approach to learning, combining practical legal experience with academic study to ensure you are fully prepared for a successful legal career. With the support of University of Law and Farrer & Co’s experienced teams, apprentices are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications to make a meaningful impact in the profession. Start your journey with Farrer & Co and take the first step towards an exceptional legal career. Who can apply? This apprenticeship is open to individuals who: Do not hold a degree and are seeking an alternative to university. Have achieved, or are predicted to achieve, strong A-Level grades (or equivalent qualifications). Applications with mitigating circumstances will be considered. Are eager to pursue a legal career while combining work and study. The programme During the apprenticeship, you will: Work towards an LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice and qualify as a solicitor. Have all tuition fees fully paid, earning a salary while completing your qualification. Spend four days per week working in our London office across various departments, including Commercial, Contentious, Private Client, Property, and Business Services. Dedicate one day per week to guided study and skills coaching, supported by The University of Law (ULaw). ULaw provides academic and competency training, preparing you for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Parts 1 and 2. The programme also includes ULaw assessments, offering the opportunity to graduate with an LLB in Legal Practice and Skills (Hons).

Trainee Power System Engineer (Higher Apprenticeship)

£29,819

Help shape the future of energy in Great Britain. We’re the National Energy System Operator (NESO) — the independent public corporation at the heart of the energy transition. Our job? Ensuring the lights stay on today while designing a reliable, clean, and affordable energy system for tomorrow. As a Higher Apprentice, you’ll earn a salary while gaining hands-on experience and working towards industry-recognised qualifications – all with full support from our expert engineers and mentors. What the programme includes: A three-year structured programme combining: • On-the-job training with experienced engineering teams • Off-the-job learning at college – you will need to travel to our partner college in the East Midlands • In-house technical training designed by NESO • Study towards a Level 4 HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) • Continued study towards a Level 5 HND qualification (awarded on completion of the programme) • Real-world experience in teams such as System Operations, Strategic Energy Planning, and Engineering & Customer Solutions • A week-long outward bounds residential to build professional skills What you’ll be doing As a Trainee Power System Engineer, you’ll help plan, model, and shape the energy network. You might: • Model and analyse impacts on future electricity system challenges • Help develop energy systems plans – including onshore and offshore networks • Assess customer connection applications • Use analytical and operational tools to support engineering decision-making Upon successful completion, you will be considered for a permanent Power System Engineer role at NESO, working with Transmission Owners, Distribution Network Operators, Generators, and wider industry partners. What we’re looking for We don’t expect you to be an expert, but we do need people who are: • Reliable and punctual • Proactive and self-motivated • Resilient • Strong communicators • Willing to travel between sites and to college Entry requirements: • GCSE English Language & Maths at grade C/4 or above Plus one of the following: • 2 A-Levels (A*–C) in Maths and a Science • OR Level 3 BTEC or HNC in Engineering (Merit or Distinction, including Maths modules) You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years and have the right to work in the UK. Assessment centres: November 2025 onwards Together, we’re energising progress.

TESTIMONIALS

Tom Lyas

We've worked with YP since 2015, when the company was founded. It was immediately clear that YP and Browne Jacobson shared the same values, ethos and purpose and that YP were the right partner to help us achieve our strategic objectives within the early-careers market. YP have significantly exceeded expectations when it comes to delivering school outreach and apprenticeship attraction campaigns - they've helped us secure high calibre, diverse talent time and time again. In addition, YP's ability to target under-represented student groups has been a critical part our firm being ranked No.1 in The Social Mobility Foundation's Employer Index for two years in a row. We can't recommend (or thank) Dan and YP enough

Tom Lyas - Head of Resourcing, Browne Jacobson

Paul Sobers

We have been working with Young Professionals for a number of years now and have been really impressed with the results they have been bringing in for us. They have been able to attract, source and recruit a number of students for some of our very hard to fill regions quickly and efficiently upon our request. They have bought us some very impressive targeted numbers to our office insight evenings and it's been great to see many parents and teachers join as well. The Young Professionals Platform combined with their unbelievable network of schools and students has helped us to enhance our brand identity to thousands of students but also to put us in front of such a high volume of females and diverse candidates at a national scale

Paul Sobers - Head of Early Careers at BT Group

Rushnara Khanom

We have just completed a very successful trainee recruitment season with the support of Young Professionals and have really seen a positive impact from this partnership. The results from our access accountancy work experience program have been very impressive with quality hires from a diverse talent pool fitting in well with our social mobility criteria. Dan is great to work with, very proactive, adaptable and approachable making things very easy for us. Young Professionals are leading the way in early careers support and opportunities for both students and employers. We are really excited for what’s next with our continued partnership with Young Professional’s the success yet to come from our next recruitment season.

Resourcing Adviser, Grant Thornton