Associate Project Manager Apprentice

Associate Project Manager Apprentice

Full Time; Hybrid (time split between Woking, Surrey office and home)

Salary: 0 – 12 months Gross £15,600 per annum / 12 – 24 months Gross £21,157 per annum with a maximum £300 per month contribution towards travel expenses

Announced in 2020 as one of the UK’s top 70 most ambitious high growth technology companies, our client has also been listed twice as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer and won employer of the year at The National Apprenticeship Awards, regionally and nationally. With around 45% of their employees being current or qualified apprentices, they truly invest in developing homegrown talent.

Our client is a specialist technology group helping the UK Public Sector design better digital services and introduce safe, governed AI.

They specialise in user research, service design, accessibility and digital experiences. Their work helps organisations redesign services, so they are easier for citizens to use and more efficient for staff to deliver.

They combine human-centred design with modern digital platforms and AI-enabled workflows to support secure, compliant service transformation across the UK public sector.

Their goal is simple: to help organisations deliver digital services that are intuitive, accessible and built for real-world impact.

Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

Company Benefits:

• Hybrid Working
• Excellent Office Environment (with pool and table tennis!)
• Open and fun culture with awesome company social events
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 25 days leave raising to 30 with tenure
• Rail discount cards
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Paid Sick Leave
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• Employee Growth Plans
• Career and Development Training
• Free Breakfast, fruit and snacks

Purpose of the Role

The Associate Project Manager Apprentice will support the successful delivery of digital projects across the business while developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for a career in project management. Working alongside experienced Project Managers and delivery teams, you will assist with project planning, coordination, stakeholder and customer communication, risk and issue management, reporting, and administrative activities.

As you develop into this role you will ensure projects are delivered on time, learn budgeting skills and how to work to the required quality standards, while building a strong foundation in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

The role will learn practical, hands-on experience as you work towards an Associate Project Manager Level 4 qualification.

Job Specification:

• Support Project Managers in the planning, coordination, delivery, and closure of digital projects.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, RAID logs, action trackers, and status reports for multiple projects.
• Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions, including preparing agendas and recording actions.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies, escalating risks and issues where appropriate.
• Assist with stakeholder communications and the preparation of project updates, reports, and presentations.
• Support project governance processes and ensure project information is accurate, up to date, and compliant with company standards.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Contribute to risk, issue, change, and action management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to lessons learned and process enhancement activities.
• Complete all apprenticeship learning, training, and assessments while developing project management knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours.

Minimum Required Experience (including personal qualities):

• Strong interest in project management, business operations, technology, and AI, with a focus on building a long-term career in project delivery.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Proactive approach to learning and personal development.
• Ability to problem-solve and think logically.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a professional approach to work.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above.

Nice To Haves: 

• Previous experience in an administrative, customer service, office-based, or project support role.
• Experience using collaboration and project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project.