Project Manager Apprentice (L6)
BBC Public Service
Salford, M50 2QH
Closes on Thursday 28 November
Posted on 24 October 2024
Contents
Summary
On this apprenticeship, you will gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of project management theory and how to apply best practice in real working environments. Hands-on experience will enable you to continually develop your skills and give you the necessary experience to build a successful career in project management in the future.
- Annual wage
- £21,840 a year
- Training course
- Project manager (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Pattern of hours may vary
Days and shifts TBC.
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 9 September
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?
As a Project Manager apprentice, you will:
- Be introduced to the specialist subject of Project Management
- You will gain real life Project Management experience working alongside experienced Project Management professionals across the BBC
- You’ll get involved in a range of activities that could include learning about the inner workings of an organisation and how to manage people, projects, and operations for long term success; strategic decision making and leading a team
- You may also contribute to live projects, within the BBC that have a real impact across the corporation and a range of departments.
By supporting various business teams across the BBC and gaining hands-on experience, you will continually develop your business and project management skills, enhancing your understanding of key issues in business, technology, project and people management, allowing you to consider how issues within the workplace impact an organisation.
Where you’ll work
Salford
M50 2QH
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Your training course
Project manager (integrated degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
Your training plan
You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on the job at the BBC and off the job with our chosen education provider. The academic study involves attending instructor-led workshops, tutorial sessions, practical and library-based research, presentations, group work and real-world simulated projects.
The overall programme is split into 3 levels of learning that you will work through during your apprenticeship and will focus on the following:
Level 4 - primary core modules including the Business Environment, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning and Control
Level 5 - primary core modules ranging from Project Management Professionalism and Professional Development
Level 6 - primary core modules ranging from Programme and Portfolio Management, Project Leadership and Governance, Change and Risk Management.
The final stage and assessment will be an integrated End Point Assessment (EPA)
You will be working towards a BSc (Hons) Level 6 degree in Project Management. You will also attain an industry-recognised APM Project Management qualification (APM PMQ). In addition, on successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for full membership to APM (Association of Project Managers).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Pass or above)
- Maths (grade Pass or above)
- Any subject (grade Pass or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this company
We are a leading early careers employer and hire more than 250 apprentices each year. We are committed to skills and talent development both inside and outside the BBC and, as one of the world’s most creative and technologically-advanced organisations for the last 100 years, a career at the BBC means learning from the best. We want people who show potential to join us at the BBC. Don’t worry if you don’t have extensive experience, it’s your passion and values we are interested in.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for job roles such as a Project Coordinator, Business Assistant or Business Coordinator, both inside and outside of the BBC.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
earlycareersrecruitment@bbc.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284002.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 28 November
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