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Project Management Apprenticeship

Employer
Transport for London
Location
197, Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
Salary
£20,806.00 annually
Closing date
13 Mar 2021

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Specialism
Other
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
September
Duration
Permanent
You will be supporting your project team in theirday to daytasksandno two days willbe the same.Depending on your project you could be supporting the identification and management of risks to your project, working with a planner ensuring the schedule is accurate, drafting a report to senior management on progress as well as working with contractors and the delivery team to ensure that work is delivered on time. The teams you work in will be various sizes and multidisciplinary and everyone, including you, will have a key role to play.

Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. We also understand that everyone's career and ambitions are different, so every apprentice's journey with us is unique.Here's an idea of what yours could look like:

Year 1:

Placement 1 - SurfaceTransport-6 months
Understanding the operational business and the fundamentals ofProject Management in a large organisation with many different stakeholders.

Placement 2 - Major Projects - 6 months
You'll gain stakeholder management experience with some of the biggest transport contractors in the UK. You'll support the Project Manager in contract management, package handovers, assessing risks and managing the budget.

Year 2:

Placement 3 - London Underground - 6 months
You'll gain a holistic understanding of the station, from power andsignalling, to engineering and staffing, you'll support the teams in seeking continuous improvements to upgrade the networks.

Placement 4 - Technology and Data- 6 months
You'll learn to consolidateand manageplanning schedules,support the development ofbusiness casesfor new projectsso that the team can ensure they reach financial targetswhilst gaining exposure to different type of engineering and technology projects.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Our talented apprentices form a vital part of that vision, so it's important that we find the best people to help us do this. We're looking for people who are:
  • Strong communicators
  • Creative approach to problem-solving
  • Proactive

As a member of the team, we'll give you responsibility and the opportunity to add value.If you're excited by inspiring and influencing the future of London then this is the career path for you.

Personal qualities

We're looking for potential in all of our apprentices. We are looking for somebody who can demonstrate our behaviours which are Active, Accountable, Direct, Fair and Consistent and Collaborative.

Desired qualifications

A minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade A* - C or Grade 4 and above, including maths and English Language or equivalents,plus 2 A-Levels in any subject at grade A* - D or equivalent.

You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme.

Future prospects

At the end of the scheme, successful apprentices could progress into a Project Coordinator position, which could lead to further career progression opportunities such as Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager and Senior Project Manager.The Project Management community at TfL is made up of over 1400 people, which, combined with the variety of our projects, createshuge scope for your professional development.

Things to consider

You must be18 years of age by 6th September 2021 or over to be eligible for this scheme due to due to Health and Safety requirements.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
  • Travel concessions - Oyster card covering zones 1-6 (covering London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, Tramlink and London's bus services displaying a red roundel)
  • 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
  • Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
  • 75% reimbursement of annual standard class season ticket loans if you use National Rail services to travel to and from work
  • Discounted Eurostar travel
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle2work scheme - tax efficient savings to reduce tax and National Insurance if you cycle to work

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