Project Management Apprenticeship Lvl 6 (National)

Job reference number 322143

Project Management Apprenticeship Lv6 (National)

Starting Salary: £24,083 
Course duration: 4 years 

Working Week: 36 hours total. The Project Management apprentices could be working any shift (earlies, lates, nights, days) as we operate 24/7. In regards to locations you may be involved in projects across the UK, so flexibility and the ability to travel, including potential overnight stays, late shifts, night shifts, and weekend work, are essential.

Are you ready to dive into the heart of our operations and make a real impact? Join our 4-year programme and play a crucial role in our exciting journey of transformation. You'll get hands-on experience and uncover the secrets behind the post box and the complex network that keeps our operations running smoothly, all while working towards your Associate Project Management L6 Apprentice Standard.

You'll learn from different business units and industry experts, gaining valuable insights and skills that will set you up for success. This isn't just a job - it's the start of your journey to becoming a future leader at Royal Mail, delivering exceptional service to our customers across the nation. 

About the apprenticeship
On our programme, you'll learn the essentials of outstanding project management while working towards your Associate Project Management L6 Apprenticeship Standard. You'll team up with experienced colleagues, explore different business areas, identify opportunities for improvements, and effectively plan and execute projects of all sizes. This programme is the perfect mix of mentoring, training, and hands-on experience, giving you the skills and knowledge to shape your dream career.

Your working week will be a blend of learning and doing. You’ll spend one day on off-the-job learning, through virtual lectures, workshops, seminars, and completing assignments. The rest of your week will be spent on-the-job, supporting and making an impact on real, diverse projects.

Role Responsibilities: As a Royal Mail Project Management Apprentice, you'll gain a detailed understanding of our business operations and functions. Importantly, you'll learn how we enhance the customer experience across various departments.

You’ll also: 

•    Help create project plans, defining what needs to be done, setting goals, timelines, and figuring out what resources are needed.
•    Support project managers in organising activities, coordinating team members, and tracking progress.
•    Participate in risk assessments, identify potential problems and help put in place solutions.
•    Prepare and maintain project documentation, including meeting notes, status reports, and project data.
•    Work with project teams to ensure final products and processes meet quality standards.

Minimum eligibility criteria: 
•   5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or higher (including Maths and English) 

•   3 A-Levels (or equivalent) grade B or above in any subject 

You don't need to be an expert to join us, but you need to be passionate about understanding how businesses work and becoming an exceptional project manager. We're seeking self-driven individuals with strong numerical skills, keen attention to detail, and excellent organisational abilities.

Teamwork should be something you enjoy, and you should take pride in completing tasks efficiently. Regardless of your background, we value a strong work ethic, a collaborative spirit, a desire to make a difference, and a willingness to learn through hands-on experience.

You may be involved in diverse projects across the UK, so flexibility and the ability to travel, including potential overnight stays, late shifts, night shifts, and weekend work, are essential.
 

What’s in it for you?
Not only will you gain hands-on experience at the UK’s largest, most trusted, and recognisable delivery company, but you’ll also benefit from:

•    22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service
•    Lots of opportunity to develop your career further following your apprenticeship  •    Excellent company-matched pension scheme and financial wellbeing benefits
•    Free 24/7 access to services to support your physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing
•    Brilliant family-friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave

•    Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising, and savings on beauty products and gym memberships
•    Free stamps at Christmas and free or discounted RMG products
 

Next steps after applying:
Once you complete your application, you’ll get an email with links to complete our online assessments. You have 72 hours to finish them. If you don't see the email, check your junk/spam folder or log into your Royal Mail account. Extensions are rare and only for special cases. If you can’t complete the test within 72 hours, please don’t submit your application. Missing the deadline to complete the assessments means you’ll be removed from the process.

Closing Date: Monday 24th February 2025 but be aware, this advert may close early if we get enough applications.

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Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve. 

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Closing Date: . Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

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