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Ministry of Defence (MOD) 

Ministry of Defence (MOD) 

Locations: London

Salary: £30,740 per annum plus annual London allowance of £3,300.

Number of positions available: 1

The Apprenticeship role: 

The UK’s Armed Forces need the best possible equipment to defend us in an increasingly complex World. But money is limited, so we need to make sure that we get the best value out of every pound we spend. High-quality analysis is essential if we are to make the right decisions. In Defence Economics you will be playing a key role in ensuring that Ministers and senior decision-makers have available the best possible analysis on value for money. 

A key element of the apprenticeship role will involve providing support and advice to staff generating this evidence, with a particular focus on investment appraisals and project evaluations. Your key responsibilities are: scrutiny of Business Cases; scrutinising and reporting on economic evidence supporting business cases and project evaluations; and provide technical advice to staff preparing this evidence. 

As you gain in experience the portfolio of projects that you work on will grow in value and complexity. You will be provided with support and guidance from the Defence Economics team and will play an active role in sharing lessons learned in the team across key themes. 

You will also support the wider team in delivery of high-profile economic analysis, for example modelling the impact that the strength of the labour market has on recruitment and retention, as well as helping with the day-to-day running of the team. This includes but not limited to helping run the popular Defence Economics Lunchtime Lecture Series, the Econoblog as well as the Economists for Non-Economists course.  

The Apprenticeship community 

A small, but growing group of apprentices, you will work closely with Fast Stream Assistant Economists providing mutual support to each other to deliver shared goals.

Opportunities for networking with other GES Degree Apprentices, through social media, events, and university activities.

MOD is the largest employer of various apprenticeship types and there are opportunities to meet and build connections with people starting their careers across a range of professions (e.g., Science and Engineering).

Learning and Development Opportunities  

In addition to what is provided by Kent University, MOD will

Assigned you individual tutors for each of your modules.

Encourage and facilitate ongoing mentoring.

Respect your study days and being flexible with work around exam periods and key course work – your success at university is in our interest.

On the job learning for example in application of investment appraisal, tender evaluation and project evaluation techniques.

Give the skills to succeed in an office environment.

Post rotation within economics teams within the Ministry of Defence.

Further Information  

Our posts require Security Clearance (SC).

Please feel free to contact Luke Heley (Luke.Heley100@mod.gov.uk) for more information on the MoD apprenticeship programme.