Project Management Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will have the opportunity to spend up to 24 months working within the Programmes Directorate alongside project and programme management professions, allowing you to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding whilst contributing to the Met Office aims.

You will also gain a nationally recognised IPMA Level D or APM Project Management qualification and eligibility for equivalent membership with APM on successful completion of the programme.

This apprenticeship is an exciting chance to see first-hand how Project Management supports the Met Office, as well as make a real impact in something the Met Office truly values.

As our Level 4 Project Management apprentice, the key duties are:

• Undertake and successfully complete the training course throughout the duration of the apprenticeship ensuring requirements are met
• Be able to demonstrate the skills learnt as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, undertaking tasks as instructed and undertake more complex project work
• Maintain a logbook and portfolio over the duration of the apprenticeship recording projects that have been undertaken to demonstrate the learning completed
• Support project delivery at the Met Office from day 1 with responsibility increasing gradually over the 2 year period

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

Associate Project Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard:

• We would look for you to join us in September 2023 with your formal 2 year apprenticeship training with Exeter College beginning in October 2023
• This post is for a fixed term period of up to 27 months and is part of a formal apprenticeship programme, lasting 2 years. Individuals will be expected to build their project management experience by working in a variety of Project and Programme settings, supported by local mentors and a defined work plan. As skills develop, individuals will start to manage small projects in their own right
• No day is the same in project management and you could be updating a project plan, helping a Project Manager to prepare for a Project Board meeting and checking in with individuals to see how activities on the project are progressing
• Our Project Manager Apprentices will work a hybrid pattern of homeworking and1 - 2 days a week in Exeter HQ and Exeter College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Whilst this temporary apprentice post is for 27 months, there is the potential for it to develop into a permanent Project Manager Level 1 position on successful completion of your apprenticeship, currently paying a salary of £30,932 at the Met Office

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

We are the Met Office, the national meteorological service for the UK. We provide critical weather services and world-leading climate science, helping people make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. Our services are delivered through exceptional scientific, technological and operational expertise. We have a team of excellent people, working to deliver extraordinary impact, making us one of the most trusted forecasters in the world. Our values - it's who we are: • We're a force for good • We're experts by nature • We live and breathe it • We're better together • We keep evolving. This post is for a fixed term period of up to 24 months and is part of a formal apprenticeship programme. Individuals will be expected to build their project management experience by working in a variety of Project and Programme settings, supported by local mentors and a defined work plan. As skills develop, individuals will start to manage small projects in their own right. No day is the same in project management and you could be updating a project plan, helping a Project Manager to prepare for a Project Board meeting and checking in with individuals to see how activities on the project are progressing. To apply, please apply directly to the Met Office and follow application process attaching the most recent version of your CV, along with a cover letter which briefly states your experience against each essential and desirable criteria. Closing date 13/07/2021 with interviews commencing from 26/07/2021. We update all applicants once the vacancy has closed and applications have been reviewed. At present, all interviews are taking place remotely via Microsoft Teams. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recognise that Great Minds Don't Think Alike and are committed to being a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We are a Disability Confident, Mindful Employer and we hold an Athena Swan Bronze award for our work on gender equality. We apply the Civil Service Code to ensure that everyone is recruited on merit, fairness, and open competition. If you are considering applying and need assistance to do so, please contact us via askHR@metoffice.gov.uk. You can request adjustments either within our application form or via email. We offer disabled applicants the option of requesting their application is considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the minimum criteria for the role. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. Our roles sometimes require higher level Security Clearance, which generally requires living in the UK for at least three out of the last five years, but applicants not meeting this criteria may be considered.