Are you the kind of person who thrives on tackling challenges head-on? Do you relish the opportunity to take the reins and drive success in your domain?
As a project management apprentice your problem-solving, planning, organizational, leadership, management, and communication skills are celebrated.
In this role, you'll collaborate with teams armed with the skills, qualifications, experience, and knowledge needed to conquer challenges and achieve goals. This is a chance to lead, collaborate, and thrive in an environment with clearly defined reporting lines, roles, responsibilities, and you will have the authority to make a real impact.
| Location | London, Manchester, Cambridge |
| Programme Duration | 36 Months + 6 months EPA |
| Qualification & Level | BSc Honours degree in Project Management |
| Working hours | Apprentices will work a 40-hour working week Monday to Friday |
| Office Type | Corporate Office |
| Training Breakdown | Apprentices will attend and complete modules in order to completing all Knowledge Skills behaviours culminating in an independent End Point Assessment. The training is delivered in mix of remote and face to face sessions Each week Apprentices will be allocated time away from their day to day roles to work on their Apprenticeship studies. You will spend approximately 80% of your working week learning from skilled members of the team whilst supporting learning on the job |
| Required Skills & Qualifications | 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English grade C/4 or above 3 A levels or equivalent qualifications at grade C or above You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship |
What are the core components of this apprenticeship?
During your apprenticeship, you will acquire valuable skills and knowledge, including:
Team Collaboration: Learning how to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Risk Analysis and Mitigation: Identifying potential project risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.
Resource Allocation: Skilfully managing project resources, such as budget, time, and personnel.
Strategic Planning: Developing the ability to create and execute project plans aligned with an organization's objectives.
Quality Control: Ensuring the delivery of high-quality project results through rigorous quality control and assurance processes.
What will I learn as I progress through my course?
- You will support and lead projects, with the opportunity to innovate from day 1.
- Identifying project goals, objectives, and stakeholders.
- Creating project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
- Leading and collaborating with project teams to accomplish project milestones.
- Analysing potential risks and implementing mitigation measures.
- Keeping a close eye on project progress and providing regular updates to stakeholders.
- Tackling unexpected challenges and finding creative solutions to ensure project success.
- Utilizing data to make informed decisions and track project performance.
What qualifications will I gain?
- BSc Honours degree in Project Management
- International Project Management Association (IPMA) Level D qualification
On successful completion, apprentices are eligible to become full members of Association for Project Management (APM), the Chartered Body for the Project Profession.
What are my career prospects after graduating?
Your journey as a Project management Apprentice opens the door to a world of exciting career prospects. This qualification can be used across various sectors, You'll have the skills and knowledge to explore or progress towards high-level roles in many sectors including:
Project Manager; Senior Project Manager; Programme Manager; Project Management Office (PMO) Manager; Strategic Planner; Risk Management Specialist; Project Management Consultant
Application Process and Timeline
(Applications for opportunities in our corporate side of the business open 11th December 2023)
(Applications for opportunities in the logistics side of the business, will open later in 2024)
For apprentices offered a role based in Manchester, the introduction session will be 27th June 2024.
For apprentices offered a role based in London, the introduction session will be 4th July 2024.
(The start date for this programme will vary throughout 2024, please refer to the job advert for specifics)
