Business - Project Manager Apprentice Bristol

In our Project Management Delivery Hubs, you'll be working with some of our largest government customers and corporate brands across the UK. What we do matters to their customers and affects the everyday lives of citizens in the UK. You may be working as part of a wider team to help support or deliver projects for our customers or you may get the opportunity to deliver your own work orders from start to finish. Each of our projects and customers are unique, which means it's an exciting place to learn new skills.

You will work alongside other similarly skilled individuals in a co-located team. You will be well supported by experienced project and programme managers, developing you to reach your own career ambitions. Join us as an apprentice and you'll get dedicated support, a personal buddy, hands-on exposure across the business, and the chance to build real-world, transferrable skills that set you up for long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Delivery - Delivery of complex work orders to the Project & Programme Management Team as directed, on projects (or individual work orders) of varying size and complexity. This may involve owning some work orders end-to-end (with a small to medium degree of risk) or delivering work orders or project support activities as part of a wider Programme or Project Team.
• Organising - Organising and controlling delivery activities, under the direction of a Project or Programme Manager. Ensure deadlines are met and documents are updated accurately. Tracking and ensuring actions are completed.
• Stakeholders - Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across BT and your customer, at an appropriate level.
• Methodologies - Following and learning the necessary Programme & Project Management methodologies and processes to benefit now and in the future.
• Ownership - Taking accountability for the delivery of the work order or allocated part of project.
• Tolerances - Delivering work to the necessary time, cost and quality constraints.
• Risks and Issues - Managing risk and issues.
• Resources - Booking and managing delivery resources. Where required, interface with 3rd party suppliers, which involves the agreement, planning, timelines and quality of deliverables.
• Reporting & Governance - Providing status updates within BT and externally and contributing to Programme & Project governance.
• Finances - Track work order costs where required. Ensure completed requests are effectively closed out for invoicing. Identify and manage changes to scope and cost.

Qualifications & Requirements

• As a Project Management apprentice, you'll study for a Level 4 Associate Project Management Apprenticeship (completion is required to retain the role).
• Analytical and critical thinking skills - to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently.
• An eye for detail - to help build quality into everything we do.
• Application of best practice techniques as well as tailoring approaches to project needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and embrace new challenges.
• Commitment to building a career in digital and technology centred solutions.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the work, you must undergo personnel screening and obtain Government Security Clearance to SC/ NPPV level.
• 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 including Maths and English or SCQF 5.
• 2 A Levels -- grade C or above or SCQF Level 6.
• All applicants will need a full UK Right to Work for the duration of their scheme; without this we cannot accept an application.
• We are unable to offer Sponsorship for any of our Early Careers Programmes.

Benefits

• Huge discounts on EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband - saving you hundreds of pounds every year.
• Online GP - Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us.
• Market leading paid carer's leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled, ill or elderly.
• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• Support in carving your own career path. We are passionate about developing our people and we'll support you to achieve the career you want.
• Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community.
• Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your family.