Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Programme - 100VE, Central London

UNILEVER U.K. CENTRAL RESOURCES LIMITED

London, EC4Y 0DY

Closes on Wednesday 29 January

Posted on 22 October 2024

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Summary

Would you like to work with and learn from the biggest brands in the world, bringing your purpose to life with your work? We care as much about the sustainability of our business as we do about the success of our brands and our people. Together, we can feel good about the work we do every day.

Annual wage
£20,181 a year

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Training course
Associate project manager (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

2 years

Positions available

4

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

 An Associate Project Manager Apprentice, you will:

  • Demonstrate good planning, organisation, leadership, management and communication skills to successfully support the implementation of a range of projects
  • Work in a range of different business areas and support teams with administrative tasks such as coordinating meetings and processing invoices
  • Develop the skills to lead on your own projects

Where you’ll work

Unilever House

100 Victoria Embankment

London

EC4Y 0DY

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

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Your training course

Associate project manager (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents
  • Use project monitoring and reporting techniques to track, interpret and report on performance.
  • Manage and engage with stakeholders.
  • Influence and negotiate with others to create a positive outcome for the project.
  • Resolve conflict as and when required with stakeholders within limits of responsibility.
  • Adapt communications to different stakeholders.
  • Communicate and support the project vision, to ensure buy in to the project objectives.
  • Collate and analyse information and provide input to support negotiations relating to project objectives.
  • Monitor and analyse project budgets.
  • Review and provide feedback on a project business case to ensure the project remains valid.
  • Apply change control processes to support the management of project scope.
  • Evaluate an integrated project management plan to provide recommendations on areas for improvement.
  • Prepare, monitor, and schedule activities that contribute to the delivery of the overall project schedule and objectives.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations on the risk management plan to threats to delivery and recommend solutions.
  • Identify and monitor project risks and issues; and plan and implement responses to them.
  • Deliver a Quality Management Plan which contributes to quality control processes.
  • Use an organisation’s continual improvement process including lessons learned to improve performance.
  • Support the preparation or maintenance of a resource management plan for project activities.
  • Work with stakeholders to deliver the project.
  • Use digital tools and software to meet project objectives for example research, collaboration, presentations, and resolution of problems.
  • Provide underpinning data to support the written submission through the governance process.
  • Work within the approved project budget.
  • Ensure that integrated schedules support critical path analysis, interface management, resource forecasting and risk management.
  • Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
  • Use data to inform decisions on actions to take to mitigate risks on project.
  • Use configuration management and change control to schedule and maintain projects.
  • Manages resources through the project lifecycle.

    • Your training plan

    • As an Apprentice, you’ll receive on-the-job training and experience in an administrative position along with formal training to gain the knowledge and skills you’ll need to support our business operations. You’ll join a team with a dedicated line manager committed to enhancing your career experiences
    • You will receive the Level 4 Associate Project Manager qualification upon completion of this programme

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    A Level or equivalent in:

    • any subject (grade C or above)
    • : 5 GCSEs needed including English and Maths (grade 4/C 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

    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Creative

    Other requirements

    Please note: we open for applications once a year and work on a rolling basis, which means that as soon as we reach the required number of applications, we will close the process for that role/business area. Therefore, we advise applying as early as possible once applications go live to avoid disappointment.

    About this company

    Unilever are one of the world's largest fast-moving consumer goods companies, meaning we own, make & sell products that people use in their everyday lives. We own over 400 brands found in homes all over the world – including iconic global brands such as Dove, Lifebuoy, and Magnum. Our apprenticeship programmes allow people from all backgrounds to find their purpose and rise to their full potential, whilst learning invaluable skills and earning a wage. ​​​​​​​​​​​ All our programmes offer you on the job experience and formal training to give you the knowledge and skills to fire-up your career and give you the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

    https://careers.unilever.com/uk-apprenticeships (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    • A discounted staff shop • Subsidised Gym Memberships • 25 days of holiday allowance

    Disability Confident

    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

    • Opportunities for progression to Higher/Degree Apprenticeships as well as temporary/permanent employment

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283022.

    Apply now

    Closes on Wednesday 29 January

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    Company’s application instructions

    Apply online through our website!