Do you have the passion to drive and inspire teams while shaping business success?

A a Chartered Manager degree apprentice (CMDA) you’ll be immersed in a diverse range of responsibilities, equipping you with the tools to become a strategic decision-maker who collaborates, builds, and leads teams to achieve results together. With every challenge you tackle, you’ll refine your skills in communication, leadership, and the art of motivating others.

You’ll master the intricacies of project management, financial acumen, innovation, and risk management, while cultivating inclusive and ethical cultures that enable teams to thrive. Most importantly, you’ll forge meaningful relationships with stakeholders, solidifying your presence as a trusted and influential leader. This apprenticeship will empower you to make an impact and take the next step in your professional journey.

Eligibility requirements

To be considered for this apprenticeship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a UK national, or a non-UK national with the right to work in the UK, or an EU national with settled status.
• Have lived in the UK, an EEA country, or a British Overseas Territory for at least three years prior to the programme start date (September 2026).
• 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 or older before entering an Amazon building (September 2026).
• Hold two A-Levels at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Prior two years’ experience in a supervisory role is beneficial but not essential.
• Not already hold a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.

What you’ll do

Lead teams. Deliver results. Inspire others.

As a CMDA apprentice, you’ll learn how to manage complexity, lead with integrity, and create an inclusive culture. You’ll work on real projects that make a difference - whether improving processes, analysing business data, or supporting innovation across our operations.

You’ll gain experience in:

• Leadership and people management
• Project and strategic planning
• Financial and business acumen
• Risk and change management
• Ethical leadership and inclusion
• Learning and Support

You’ll combine classroom learning with hands-on experience in one of our fast-paced operational sites, working a full-time 40-hour week (including potential weekend and/or night shifts).

You’ll dedicate 20% of your time to university study - attending lectures and workshops, completing assignments, and developing your professional knowledge. The remaining 80% is spent learning on the job, supported by your manager and experienced mentors.

Successful apprentices often progress into management roles across Amazon’s operations network or other business areas, continuing to grow their leadership and business expertise.

Programme details

Who We’re Looking For

We’re not expecting you to arrive with management experience — we’re looking for potential.

Potential to lead, collaborate, and grow into a trusted business leader.

You’ll succeed if you:

• Take initiative and inspire others
• Make decisions using logic and evidence
• Communicate clearly and work well in a team
• Value diversity and inclusion
• Stay curious and motivated to keep learning

Career Progression

Your journey as a Chartered Management Degree Apprentice opens the door to exciting career opportunities. Graduates from this programme have gone on to become Shift Managers and Team Leaders across our operations network — with others moving into corporate and middle-management roles in HR, Finance, and beyond.