Associate Project Manager Apprentice in London

Associate Project Manager Apprentice – Software and content licensing
United Kingdom

Job Description
Posted Monday 12 January 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Monday 26 January 2026 at 00:59

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Please note the closing date for this role is: Sunday 25th January 2026

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Level: Level 4

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Working week: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: 15th September2026 – 28th July 2028

Working style: Hybrid: A blend of working from your hub office and home working. Days in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value so you may need to travel on occasion to our hub offices.

Qualification you will earn: The programme is a Level 4 qualification which is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree or a Higher National Certificate (HNC).

About Jisc
Jisc is the UK\’s digital, data and technology agency for tertiary education, research and innovation, uaniquely positioned to lead and support the sector in building a better digital future for students, communities and society.

At Jisc, we\’re proud to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every voice is valued. Our September 2026 apprenticeship programme offers a range of exciting opportunities designed to help you grow and thrive in the digital sector. Whether you\’re just beginning your journey or expanding on existing technical experience, we\’ll provide the tools and training to help you succeed.

We live by our guiding principles and welcome applicants who share our values and are driven by our mission to improve lives through digital transformation.

Customer First: Take ownership, communicate effectively, and focus on quality solutions that deliver on our promises.

Never Stand Still: Look ahead, welcome new ideas, and drive continuous improvement.

Make an Impact: Be confident, stay curious, and deliver meaningful, sustainable value for our customers.

Always Inclusive: Collaborate openly, embrace diversity, and create space for every voice to be heard.

Your future team
You\’ll be joining a dynamic team dedicated to delivering software and content licensing solutions that empower UK further and higher education institutions. Working alongside experienced licensing managers and portfolio specialists, you\’ll gain hands‐on experience by attending key meetings, supporting negotiation processes, and actively contributing to a variety of licensing initiatives that shape the future of education.

A Day in the Life of an Associate Project Manager Apprentice
A typical day sees you supporting the licensing team, preparing for vendor negotiations, tracking licence agreements, and reviewing pricing proposals and contract terms to ensure they meet academic needs. Along the way, you\’ll collaborate with colleagues and gain hands‐on experience in the processes that keep Jisc\’s licensing work running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining documentation and CRM records, supporting stakeholder consultations, and contributing to reporting on agreement performance and sector impact. You\’ll also help identify potential issues with vendor delivery and assist in updating licence terms, pricing, or scope as needed.

Collaboration sits at the core of this role. You\’ll partner with colleagues across licensing, procurement, data, and business operations, bringing together diverse expertise to understand member priorities and drive projects forward. By working seamlessly across teams, you\’ll help turn complex needs into impactful delivery.

Who we\’re looking for
We\’re seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a keen interest in technology, education, and business. You\’ll bring an appreciation of the project management lifecycle and understand the skills and qualities that drive successful delivery. Whether you\’ve managed small projects at school or contributed to larger initiatives outside of an educational setting, we want to see your passion for project work and your ability to apply lifecycle thinking to achieve results.

You\’ll feel comfortable managing a variety of tasks and deadlines, with the awareness to spot when objectives may be slipping and the initiative to help get things back on track. Clear communication, both written and verbal, will be important, alongside a customer focused approach and a genuine commitment to delivering quality.

This is the ideal opportunity for you if you\’re a proactive team player with strong organisational skills, confidence using Microsoft 365, and a keen eye for detail. With a positive, learning focused mindset, you\’ll embrace feedback, grow quickly, and make a real impact.

Discover the amazing benefits we provide! Here\’s what you can look forward to

Hands‐On Experience – Work on real projects

Mentorship and Support – One‐on‐one support from experienced professionals

Career Growth – Opportunities for advancement

Community – Join networks like Youth Network, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, Women\’s Network, and more

31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes three closure days over Christmas

Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments

Buy up to an additional 5 days leave during the flexible benefits window

A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, mental health first aiders and support

Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office

Financial well‐being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support and resources to help you make the most of your money

A wide range of discounts and cashback from retailers and big‐name high‐street stores

Support your volunteering with up to 3 days volunteer leave

Claim back the cost of a Young Person\’s Railcard each year, saving 1/3 on rail travel

Entry requirements

At least 5 × GCSE\’s including English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above

At least 48 UCAS points or equivalent

You are 16 years of age or over by the time you start your apprenticeship

A UK resident (for at least the past 3 years) with the right to work in the UK who will be living in England for the duration of the apprenticeship.

To qualify for the apprenticeship levy you need to reside in England or be able to work from an England Jisc office for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Not in full‐time education (you can of course be in education when you apply but must have completed your studies by the time the apprenticeship starts.)

Eligibility
Please note that if you hold any of the below qualifications, we will not be able to offer you an apprenticeship.

A Project management qualification at Level 4 or higher, such as:

Level 4 Certificate/Diploma in Project Management

Level 6 Project Manager Integrated Degree Apprenticeship

Foundation Degree, Higher National Certificate/Higher National Diploma, or Bachelor\’s/ Master\’s degree in project management or closely related discipline (e.g., programme management, operations management)

Prince2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, or AgilePM Practitioner (if studied outside the apprenticeship and at a higher level)

Sponsorship
Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. This decision is based on current Home Office eligibility criteria, which require specific conditions to be met in terms of job type, salary level, and other factors. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Supporting you with your online application
We\’re committed to an inclusive recruitment process that removes barriers and empowers you to showcase your talent. If you have a disability, long‐term health condition, neurodivergent condition, or need reasonable adjustments for any other reason, there will be an opportunity to indicate this on your application.

We know that everyone\’s needs are unique, so please get in touch if there\’s anything we can do to support you throughout the recruitment process.

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed against the criteria outlined for the role.

You will receive an email confirming whether you\’ve been shortlisted or not selected to progress further.

If shortlisted, a member of the Jisc Talent Acquisition team will contact you to arrange an initial conversation.

Following this, you will be invited to submit a short video response to a selection of scenario‐based questions, giving us an opportunity to learn more about you.

Candidates who progress will be invited to an online interview with the hiring team.

We aim to complete all interviews by the end of April 2025 and will contact you afterwards regarding any offers of employment.

We look forward to receiving your application and wish you the very best of luck!

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