Project Management Digital Services Apprenticeship Level 4

What will the apprentice be doing?

Digital Services have got a pivotal role to play in the future of digital roads and we are looking for the next generation of project managers who has a passion for innovation and helping National Highways to move more towards a digital focus. Your work will focus purely on developing and enhancing projects in line with our digital strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and competence in the workplace with the benefit of support from your learning provider, experienced colleagues, and the wider business. As a Project Management apprentice, you'll be responsible for:

• Understanding what needs to be achieved in a project
• Organising how it will be achieved
• Implementing time scales
• Discussing costs and managing budgets

The 2-yearprogramme will be within our Digital Services directorate and will provide you with the opportunity to rotate on a variety of different projects whilst working towards gaining a Level 4 qualification. You will get the chance to learn about project management, risks and issues, project planning, resource management, finances, benefits tracking and business change - all in a day's work for a Project Manager.

If you'd like to work in a role where every project is different and want to keep applying what you learn to the next challenge, then project management could the career choice for you.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Level 4 Project Management
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Career conversations are paramount at National Highways so you can lead your career in whatever direction you want to. We support our employees and provide them with the best possible apprenticeships so you can flourish within National Highways as not only fantastic project professionals, but also valued National Highways employees.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Clear & concise writing skills, Able to work to timescales

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
A Level or equivalent a relevant subject (Grade C or above) Essential