Project Manager Apprenticeship Level 4 with Evolving Networks Limited

What will the apprentice be doing?

Although we are at the cutting edge of our market, Evolving Networks has been established for ten years, is privately held, debt free and stable, with an established customer base. We recently purchased a new office on the Lynch Wood Business Park.

Benefits:

At Evolving Networks, we have high standards and take our jobs seriously, but we also enjoy each other's company and want to work in a stimulating and fun environment.

To that end, we have:

• An open, relaxed, diverse, and friendly office environment
• Regular company funded social events (curry nights, BBQs, Xmas parties etc.)
• Free internet connection for employees
• 30 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Annual leave increase loyalty policy
• Birthday policy - no working on your birthday!
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension scheme with Royal London
• Private healthcare scheme with Vitality Healthcare
• Dog days (bring your dog to work days)
• Free qualification of your choice each year

Are you an Evolvian?

We pride ourselves for the resilient and cutting-edge products we provide our customers, so we apply the same attitude towards the staff we hire to join our team. It is important we all have similar values (not all exactly the same, because that would be boring!) so we can push forward together and be as successful as possible.

Are you:

• Loyal
• Accountable
• Committed
• Honest
• Motivated
• Wanting to make a difference

Job Summary:

• This is a varied, fast paced position within a lively and vibrant office. As a junior project manager, your primary responsibilities are to plan, coordinate, and oversee operations on customer projects. Your duties are to assist with timeline development, ensure production is on schedule, provide supervision from start to finish, and offer guidance to improve progress
• You will manage and control a number of systems, vital to the smooth running of operations
• Using our Microsoft CRM system and multiple in-house systems, you will be responsible keeping records/data correct and up to date

Day to day tasks:

• Assisting the SD-WAN Project Manager
• Managing projects from start to finish
• Supervising the entire order process, starting from the receipt of the signed order form until the hardware is dispatched to the customer
• Managing CRM system
• Setting up & maintaining customer records on several systems
• Picking stock and setting up configuration records
• Stock management
• Order placing
• Weekly reporting/statistics
• Managing estate of 2000+ telephone lines and internet connections

Qualities Required:

• Computer literate (Excel, Word, Microsoft Office)
• Awareness of the essential role of IT within business
• A good standard of written and verbal English
• Ability to listen and follow instructions
• Able to handle a varied work load
• Able to prioritise work load
• Be willing to assist in other areas if needed

Training:

• As part of our perfect job programme, we are keen to promote and develop our staff, so whilst working in this position the successful candidate will also receive training to achieve an industry appropriate qualification

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

• As an Associate Project Manager Apprentice with BPP, you will undertake the Associate Project Manager Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship. Within the Apprenticeship you will complete the APM PMQ
• The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures and workplace support

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Perfect job programme
• Regular meetings with our Head of People to discuss progression so far and future goals

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 including English & Maths (Grade 4 or C and above) Essential