UK apprenticeships
The current FAQ describes an application, screening questionnaire, four recorded responses, application review and a virtual interview for candidates who progress.
Source: Leonardo UK — Early-careers FAQs, apprenticeship section
The Leonardo UK assessment process, explained
Leonardo UK’s current early-careers brochure describes a recorded competency interview followed by a recruiting-team interview. It lists no game stage; apprentices have separately published guidance.
By the Game Assessment Prep research teamUpdated September 17, 2026How we research
The Leonardo hiring process at a glance
- 1Application and eligibility — Match your qualifications and circumstances to the individual vacancy.
- 2Video screening — Selected early-career applicants record competency answers, with practice available.
- 3Interview — The recruiting team assesses suitability for the chosen role.
- 4Outcome and checks — An offer is followed by the applicable security and vetting process.
What to expect in the Leonardo assessment
Current UK early-career guidance lists no games and names no assessment supplier. A video interview alone does not identify a vendor or imply a game stage. Follow the format in your invitation.
Good to know: Older Leonardo material is not a reliable source for today’s game count. Independent cognitive practice is optional familiarization; it is not a confirmed match to a Leonardo test.
Which Leonardo roles and programs does this guide cover?
This guide covers Leonardo’s UK aerospace, defense and security business. An application in another country needs the local employer’s process; do not transfer the UK apprenticeship sequence automatically.
The most useful preparation combines a well-understood project with evidence of how you work. Explain the requirement, your decisions, the testing and the outcome. Choose examples you can discuss without revealing confidential information from a current or former employer.
UK graduate opportunities
The current graduate page lists a relevant 2:2 bachelor’s degree as its general minimum and requires eligibility for UK security clearance. The selected vacancy remains the source for specific entry criteria.
Source: Leonardo UK — Graduate opportunities and 2027 opening notice
Professional recruitment
Leonardo says the interview format may be phone, video or in person and will be agreed with the candidate and confirmed by email.
How does the Leonardo assessment work?
The latest published early-career sequence
Official sourceThe February 2026 brochure lists application and security questions, video screening, interview and offer. It names no assessment vendor and includes no game stage.
Source: Leonardo UK — Early Career Opportunities brochure, February 2026
Practice before recording
Official sourceThe brochure says candidates can practice before submitting their competency-based video responses.
Source: Leonardo UK — Early Career Opportunities brochure, February 2026
Request adjustments before the stage
Official sourceLeonardo’s application guidance invites candidates to raise reasonable-adjustment needs with Talent Attraction.
Checks follow acceptance
Official sourceThe outcome guidance says accepted offers proceed through security and vetting. It does not give one completion period for every candidate.
What happens in the Leonardo hiring process?
The current apprenticeship sequence
The apprenticeship FAQ explicitly identifies its recruitment stages.
- 1Submit the application and complete the screening questionnaire.
- 2If invited, record answers to four specified questions.
- 3Leonardo reviews the application against the vacancy before a virtual interview.
- 4Use the invitation for preparation time, answer limits and technical requirements; these are not established by the public summary.
Source: Leonardo UK — Early-careers FAQs, apprenticeship section
Professional interview and outcome
Experienced hiring has separately published guidance.
- 1Agree the interview arrangements and check the confirmation email.
- 2Prepare examples relevant to the skills and experience in the vacancy.
- 3The recruitment team communicates the decision; use the stated timescale for your process.
When is the Leonardo assessment?
The next graduate opening notice is different from an application closing date or an assessment invitation expiry.
| Cycle | Application dates | Likely assessment window | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 UK graduate programmes | Scheduled launch: week commencing October 19, 2026 | Set by the later invitation | Official source As reviewed September 17, the graduate page says the Summer 2026 English and Scottish intake is closed and announces the 2027 launch week. It does not state a common closing date. Source: Leonardo UK — Graduate opportunities and 2027 opening notice |
| Other vacancies and outcomes | Check the individual advert | Recruitment-team instructions | Official source The outcome page says an indication of decision timing may be given at the assessment stage; there is no universal response deadline. |
How to prepare for the Leonardo assessment process
These are original practice exercises to help you explain technical work and teamwork. They are not Leonardo’s interview questions or presentation brief.
1. Explain an engineering project from requirement to test
Choose one design or software project and state the requirement before describing the solution. Explain a key tradeoff, how you tested the result and one limitation. If you worked in a team, identify the decision or component you owned. Prepare a plain-language version as well as a deeper technical discussion.
2. Show how you handle an unexpected result
Use an example where a measurement, test or implementation did not behave as expected. Describe how you checked assumptions, isolated a cause and recorded what changed. Avoid presenting trial and error as a perfect first attempt. A clear account of learning and verification is more persuasive than an unexplained claim of success.
3. Prepare a short project presentation
Build a simple narrative: problem, constraints, your approach, evidence and next step. Use only visuals that help explain the decision. Practice answering why you rejected an alternative and what further test you would run. Follow the actual invitation for any required topic, length and slide format.
4. Practice recorded answers naturally
Record a brief account of learning a new skill or resolving a disagreement. Keep the background short and describe concrete actions. Watch once for clarity and once for audio quality. A few keywords can support preparation, but a memorized speech often makes it harder to respond directly to a different question.
5. Check the role’s practical conditions
Review the stated location, qualifications and eligibility requirements before investing in preparation. Gather accurate dates and documents you may need later. If a requirement is unclear, seek clarification through the official candidate contact rather than assuming that a general careers page resolves your circumstances.
Leonardo assessment FAQ
Does Leonardo currently use HireVue games?
Current UK early-career guidance does not name HireVue or list a game stage. Confirm any additional assessment from your invitation.
How many recorded questions do apprentices answer?
The current UK apprenticeship FAQ specifies four. Check the invitation for the answer settings.
Is the graduate minimum a 2:1 or 2:2?
The current UK graduate overview says 2:2. Check the chosen vacancy for its exact discipline and qualification requirements.
Should I prepare a presentation?
Prepare one if your invitation requests it. Follow the supplied brief rather than assuming that every Leonardo role uses the same presentation stage.
Can I use this guide for Leonardo outside the UK?
Use local recruitment guidance first. Country-specific eligibility, stages and checks may differ.
Sources and references
The sources below support this guide. Claim labels distinguish official information, candidate reports, and research inferences.
- Leonardo UK — Early-careers FAQs, apprenticeship section
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- Leonardo UK — Graduate opportunities and 2027 opening notice
Leonardo · Accessed
- Leonardo UK — Early Career Opportunities brochure, February 2026
Leonardo · Accessed
- Leonardo UK — Assessment, professional recruitment
Leonardo · Accessed
- Leonardo UK — Outcome of application
Leonardo · Accessed
- Leonardo UK — Application and adjustments
Leonardo · Accessed
Game Assessment Prep is independent and is not affiliated with Leonardo or its assessment providers. Employer processes can change by program, role, country, and recruiting cycle. Follow your invitation over this guide. This guide was reviewed on . Claims are labeled by evidence strength. How we research and label claims.
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