Neurodiverse Future Apprentice of the Year, UK

Business Head Office (PLC)
Are you the Neurodiverse Future Apprentice of the Year? If you identify as neurodiverse and showcase creative ideas, innovation and determination – we’re looking for you. 

BAE Systems is proud to partner with TargetJobs for the first time on their new Future Apprentice of the Year, sponsoring the neurodiverse category. This is a brand new annual competition aimed at finding the best future apprentices across the UK.

What we’re looking for:

  • A passion for the work we do at BAE Systems
  • An interest in the STEM sector
  • Someone whose innovative and brave


We value diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and is a place where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, no matter what their background. Therefore, it’s important that the winner demonstrates:


Trust – You are committed to giving your best every day and to doing the right thing.  
Innovation – You are curious and seek out ways to create improvements, are constantly learning (from your successes and failures) and want to turn ideas into action.  
Boldness – You are courageous, willing to step forward and seize opportunity and seek to realise big ambitions.

What’s the prize?

You could win an experience day at one of BAE Systems' offices around the UK! With your choice of chaperone, you'll have the opportunity to have breakfast with a senior leader, hear more about the work BAE Systems do to support their apprentices, alongside a tour of the site to understand the work done at BAE Systems.

Key dates

  • Application deadline: 5 January 2026
  • Outcome communicated: 16 January 2026
  • Final: 27 February 2026

 

Register here