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Leonardo UK Engineering, Business and Cyber Apprenticeships 2027

No published policyEngineering, Business and Cyber Apprenticeships (two to four year schemes)

Unconfirmed. Leonardo UK publishes no sponsorship policy for its engineering, business and cyber apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. Leonardo's apprenticeships page describes Engineering, Business and Cyber apprenticeships lasting two to four years for school and college leavers, across sites including Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Elstree, Lincoln, Luton, Newcastle, Southampton and Yeovil. It does not mention nationality, security clearance, UK residency or visa sponsorship anywhere on the page, so the usual apprenticeship funding rules and Leonardo's defence-sector vetting should be assumed rather than confirmed.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
medium

How Leonardo UK recruits

Current cycle (FAQ undated; applications typically November to March). 4 stages, from Leonardo UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Leonardo UK names them.

Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source

  1. Online application

    Application form

    Apply through the online application linked from the apprenticeships page.

    “Applicants are required to complete the online application process on the link provided on our web page.”
    Source

  2. Screening questionnaire

    Motivational questions

    After applying, candidates get an email confirmation and a request to complete a screening questionnaire.

    “Once you have submitted your application you will receive an email notification to confirm your application and a request to complete a screening questionnaire.”
    Source

  3. Recorded video questions

    Recorded video interview

    Successful candidates record four short videos, each answering one set question about themselves and their interest.

    • 4 questions
    “If successful you will be invited to record four videos of yourself answering four specific questions.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  4. Virtual interview

    Final interview

    Final virtual interview; can be in person for local candidates or those needing special provisions. Leonardo says these are the only stages.

    “If you meet the criteria you will be invited for a virtual interview. These are the only stages of the recruitment process.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Leonardo UK

“Apprenticeships are for typically school and college leavers looking for the next step on their career journey.”
Leonardo UK, from its own careers pages
The catch: As a defence contractor, Leonardo very likely runs security vetting on apprentice roles even though this page does not say so; nothing about eligibility is published here.
Leonardo UK early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Leonardo UK publishes about this programme

Checked against Leonardo UK's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: not published
  • Programme description: not published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

More early careers programmes at Leonardo UK

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-21. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Leonardo UK sponsor visas for its engineering, business and cyber apprenticeships?

Unconfirmed. Leonardo UK publishes no sponsorship policy for its engineering, business and cyber apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. Leonardo's apprenticeships page describes Engineering, Business and Cyber apprenticeships lasting two to four years for school and college leavers, across sites including Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Elstree, Lincoln, Luton, Newcastle, Southampton and Yeovil. It does not mention nationality, security clearance, UK residency or visa sponsorship anywhere on the page, so the usual apprenticeship funding rules and Leonardo's defence-sector vetting should be assumed rather than confirmed.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Leonardo UK?

As a defence contractor, Leonardo very likely runs security vetting on apprentice roles even though this page does not say so; nothing about eligibility is published here.

When do applications open for the Leonardo UK engineering, business and cyber apprenticeships?

No published date as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Leonardo UK's own site.

How should I confirm Leonardo UK's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Leonardo UK's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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