Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship – London & Surrounding Areas (42‑month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Amazon Orpington, England, United Kingdom
About the role
Chartered Management Degree Apprentice – Create Impact Through Leadership at Amazon
Do you have the passion to inspire teams while shaping business success? Join Amazon as a Chartered Management Degree Apprentice and turn your leadership potential into real‑world impact — all while earning a fully funded degree.
You’ll be on a supervisory role from day one, leading teams, managing operations, and making decisions that drive results while acquiring the skills needed to become a professional manager capable of handling complexity, delivering impact at both strategic and operational levels, mastering project management, financial acumen, innovation, risk management, and forging strong stakeholder relationships.
What You’ll Do
From day one, you’ll lead, supervise, and manage teams, overseeing day‑to‑day operations. You’ll combine academic learning with practical management experience, applying your studies directly in the workplace.
During Your Apprenticeship, You’ll Learn How To
- Lead and supervise teams, overseeing day‑to‑day operations
- Support and develop team members through training, coaching, and mentoring
- Manage projects to achieve defined objectives and timelines
- Analyse business data to inform decisions and drive improvement
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and build cross‑functional relationships
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with business goals
- Identify and manage risks to ensure successful delivery
- Foster an inclusive, ethical, and high‑performing work environment
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for emerging leaders who are passionate about people, eager to learn, and ready to grow. You don’t need prior management experience — just the potential to lead, collaborate, and take initiative.
You’ll Thrive In This Role If
- Enjoy solving problems and motivating others to achieve shared goals
- Communicate clearly and value diverse perspectives
- Are proactive, organised, and eager to develop yourself and others
- Can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership
- Are adaptable and curious, with a commitment to continuous improvement
Key job responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
- Lead and supervise teams, overseeing day‑to‑day operations
- Support and develop team members through mentoring and coaching
- Foster an inclusive and ethical work environment where everyone can thrive
- Inspire others by modelling positive behaviours and promoting collaboration
Project and Strategic Delivery
- Manage projects to achieve defined objectives and timelines
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with organisational goals
- Oversee resources effectively to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence
- Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard
Business Insight and Continuous Improvement
- Analyse business data and market trends to make informed decisions
- Track and report on departmental metrics to support management decisions
- Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement
- Promote ethical business practices and sustainable performance
A day in the life
- Managing and supporting a team to deliver daily performance goals
- Coaching team members and conducting development discussions
- Analysing data to identify trends and inform operational improvements
- Participating in planning meetings to align goals and priorities
- Managing workflow, resource planning, and time‑critical projects
- Supporting strategic initiatives to enhance customer experience and efficiency
- Collaborating with other managers to share best practices and drive innovation
- Balancing your studies with real‑world application, dedicating 20% of your time to degree learning
- Applying new management theories to solve everyday operational challenges
Basic Qualifications
- Be a UK national, or a non‑UK national with the right to work in the UK, or an EU national with settled status in the UK
- Have lived in the UK, an EEA country, or a British Overseas Territory for at least 3 years prior to commencing the apprenticeship (September 2026)
- Have the right to live and work in England for the entire duration of the programme until March 2030
- Be resident in the UK for the entire duration of the programme
- Not be registered on another UK government‑funded course ending August 2026 or later
- Be 18 years old or older before entering an Amazon building (September 2026)
- Have at least 5 GCSEs C grade (grade 4) or above including Maths and English
- Have 3 A Levels at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Have at least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role (beneficial but not essential)
- Provide a Statement of Comparability for overseas qualifications via UK ENIC if applicable
- Qualification must not overlap with or be higher than this apprenticeship; no existing certificate at same or higher level
- This apprenticeship assumes little or no prior experience in the occupation
Preferred Qualifications
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn – interest in how teams and organisations achieve results
- Strong communication skills – able to express ideas clearly and motivate others
- Organisation and time management – capable of prioritising and balancing multiple responsibilities
- Analytical thinking – comfortable using data to make informed decisions
- Attention to detail – able to follow processes accurately and identify improvement opportunities
- Adaptability – thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environment
- Team player – enjoys collaboration and supporting others to succeed
- Proactive mindset – willing to take initiative and learn by doing
- Resilience – stays positive and solution‑focused when facing challenges
- Leadership potential – interested in guiding, supporting, and inspiring others
About Amazon
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.
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