Apprentice Chartered Manager

Summary

This opportunity is designed for someone passionate about business management, networking, and innovation. You will gain hands-on experience in business development, marketing, event management, and stakeholder engagement.

Annual wage

Competitive

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Dependant on experience

Training course

Chartered manager (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

4 years

Positions available

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

The role includes the following responsibilities:

Support the coordination of Shout Network, Shout Expo, and Shout Futures events, contributing to the planning, execution, and follow-up of high-impact business events
Assist in the development of strategic initiatives to drive business growth and initiate innovation across various industries in the North West
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and sponsors, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
Contribute to marketing and promotional activities, including digital campaigns, content creation, and audience engagement strategies
Participate in business development activities, identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand Shout Connect's offerings and increase revenue
Support day-to-day business operations
Engage with businesses of all sizes and industries, providing insights and support to help them leverage Shout Connect’s services for growth and success

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1

EDWARD VII QUAY

ASHTON ON RIBBLE

PRESTON

PR2 2YF

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

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Your training course

Chartered manager (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Support the development of organisational strategies and plans. Develop and deliver operational plans; being able to set targets and KPIs, manage resources, and monitor and measure outcomes to establish operational effectiveness, efficiencies and excellence. Produce reports that clearly present information and data, using a range of interpretation and analytical processes. Gain wide support to deliver successful outcomes

Plan, organise and manage resources in order to achieve organisational goals. Identify key outcomes, develop and implement plans and monitor progress, and provide reports as required. Proactively identify risk and create plans for their mitigation. Able to initiate, lead and drive change within the organisation, identifying barriers/challenges and how to overcome them. Ability to use widely recognised project management tools

Managing budgets, controlling expenditure and production of financial reports

Use of customer insight and analysis of data to determine and drive customer service outcomes and improve customer relationships. Creative approaches to developing solutions to meet customer need

Able to identify service/organisational improvements and opportunities for innovation and growth, using qualitative and quantitative analysis of information and data and benchmarking against others

Communicate clearly, effectively and regularly using oral, written and digital channels and platforms. Use active listening and open questioning to structure conversations and discussions, and able to challenge when appropriate. Manage and chair meetings and clearly present actions and outcomes. Ability to apply influencing and persuading skills, to the dynamics and politics of personal interactions

Able to articulate organisational purpose and values. Support the creation of an inclusive, high performance work culture. Enable others to achieve by developing and supporting them through coaching and mentoring

Able to build teams, empower and motivate others to improve performance or achieve outcomes. Able to delegate to others, provide clear guidance and monitor progress. Ability to set goals and accountabilities

Able to build rapport and trust, develop networks and maintain relationships with people from a range of cultures, backgrounds and levels. Able to contribute within a team environment. Effectively influence and negotiate, being able to have challenging conversations and give constructive feedback. Work collaboratively with internal and external customers and suppliers

Able to reflect on own performance, identifying and acting on learning and development needs. Ability to understand impact on others. Can manage stress and personal well-being, and confident in knowing core values and drivers

Able to create personal development plan, and use widely recognised tools and techniques to ensure the management of time and pressure effectively, and prioritisation and strategic alignment of activities

Use evidence-based tools and ethical approaches to undertake problem solving and critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation to support decision making

Your training plan

Chartered manager (degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Training will be one day a week
Training location University of Central Lancashire Preston Campus

https://www.uclan.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships/courses/business-management-ba

Successful apprentices will achieve a degree in management and business [either BA (Hons); BSc (Hons) or BBA (Hons)] and also have the option to be assessed for Chartered Manager status. English and maths - English and maths will be required to be demonstrated at a minimum of Level 2

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Shout Connect serves as the central business hub and headquarters for Shout Network, Shout Expo, and Shout Futures. As a dynamic and innovative organisation, we provide a comprehensive platform for businesses to network, collaborate, and grow. Through our various divisions, we create opportunities for businesses of all sizes and industries to connect with audiences, showcase their services, and plan for future success. Our mission is to facilitate growth, drive business innovation, and build meaningful relationships across the North West and beyond.

https://www.shoutconnect.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Chartered Manager within the business
Successful apprentices will have the option to apply for professional recognition as Chartered Managers and Members of the Chartered Management Institute (CMgr MCMI) and/or as a member of the Institute for Leadership & Management or other relevant professional body

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284141.

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Closes in 15 days (Sunday 10 November)

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