Mercedes-Benz Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6
Duration: Fixed-Term Contract 4 years
Location: Milton Keynes
Start date: September 2026
About Mercedes-Benz Cars
At Mercedes-Benz Cars UK, our passion drives everything we do. We’re not just creating vehicles; we’re shaping the future of mobility. From advancing sustainable driving solutions to leading the way in digital innovation, our commitment to progress is stronger than ever.
As we move into 2026, our journey toward an all-electric future is accelerating. With cutting-edge technology, bold thinking, and an unwavering focus on our customers, we’re redefining what it means to move the world.
We’re proud of our inclusive, collaborative culture, one that empowers every individual to thrive and shape meaningful change. This is an incredibly exciting time to become part of our journey.
Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking environment where your ideas can make a real impact. We’re looking for motivated individuals ready to help us drive change and redefine the automotive landscape.
About Our Programme
Our degree apprenticeship is designed to immerse you in the heart of our business. Over a four-year programme and a series of meaningful placements, you’ll rotate through different teams across Mercedes-Benz Cars, gaining a genuine understanding of who we are and how we work. In every placement, you’ll play an active role in day-to-day projects that have real impact—taking on purposeful tasks, exploring innovative ideas, and putting your learning into practice from day one.
You will study for a BSc (Hons) Business and Management via the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship in partnership with MK:U (Cranfield University), completing your degree through a mixture of virtual and on-campus study.
MK:U is a new kind of university, where education is framed around business.
Skills
Instead of a traditional lecture and exam model, you will learn via the problem-based learning (PBL) approach, focusing on the practical application of knowledge. Throughout your apprenticeship with us, you’ll learn a range of skills preparing you for a successful career in management and leadership roles, including:
- Leading change and project management
- Effective sales and marketing
- Digital Business and New Technologies
You’ll also have the opportunity to achieve Chartered Manager status upon completion of your End Point Assessment (EPA) with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
You would be expected to work from the office five days a week to collaborate and connect, with flexibility available at your manager's discretion when needed.
What’s on offer?
- Gaining a BSc (Hons) Business and Management Degree
- Four-year programme based in our offices in Milton Keynes
- Placements across head office, achieved by rotating departments every 12 months
- University Fees covered
- Mentorships from some of the most forward-thinking automotive professionals
- Networking opportunities
- Industry insight and events
Some Of The Skills You Can Expect To Gain
- Practical business insight gained from real-world challenges
- Sharp commercial awareness and an understanding of what drives performance
- Clear, confident, and professional communication skills
- The ability to think strategically and make informed decisions
- Strong project management capabilities to deliver work effectively
- Early leadership qualities that help you influence and inspire
- A deep understanding of our industry and how it’s evolving
Additional Benefits
As well as the opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced environment, with a great team and culture, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- 1.4% flexible benefits pot to spend on things like discounted gym membership, dental insurance and additional annual leave
- 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
- Access to our colleague car scheme
Candidate eligibility
- You will have (or be predicted to achieve) at least 280 UCAS points (or 112 points in new ratings) at A-Level in any discipline, excluding General Studies
- You will also have GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
- You’ll have been a UK/EU/EAA resident for at least three years before the programme starts and have the Right to work in the UK
- You’ll have left full-time education before the programme starts
- Strong organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Passionate about joining our brand
- Proactive and confident
- The curiosity to learn, and seek new ideas and perspectives
- You will need to have some work and/or volunteer experience
How To Apply
Click apply on our careers website, we’ll take you through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal – this is our parent company site, so don’t worry, you’re in safe hands. Here, you’ll find a short application form to complete.
If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to an online video interview so we can get to know you a little better. Candidates who progress will then complete a set of online situational judgement assessments. Those who are successful will be invited to a short online interview to get to know you further after this if you are successful you’ll move on to the final stage, our assessment centre day at our head office in Milton Keynes, where you’ll learn more about life as one of our undergraduates and meet our team. Successful candidates will receive a placement offer shortly after the assessment centre.
Please be assured that we’re here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond, and reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them. We’re also open to working flexibly and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
Due to UK legislation, we need to let you know that we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
Managing your data
We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.
Data categories that we process in relation to your application are the ones that you provided as part of the application process. We process your personal data in relation to the application, in accordance with the legal requirements. Recipients of your personal data within our company are the managers of the specialist unit in charge of filling the position and the responsible colleagues from HR.
Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Taleo – you’ll be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your progress through the recruitment process. You can also seek ‘job alerts’ once you are registered in Taleo and it’s possible your details may be returned in searches we conduct for new positions and we may contact you by email to let you know about them. We limit the storage of your data to the necessary period. Contact us as careers@mercedes-benz.com for further information.
If you have any questions about any matter relating to data protection or the personal data that we process about you for the purpose of personnel recruiting, please contact the Mercedes-Benz UK Data Protection Officer at the following address: Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd, Legal Department, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8BA or datacompliance@mercedes-benz.com
Group
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Organization
Mercedes-Benz UK Limited
