Apprentice Project Manager

Apprentice Project Manager

Location: Pirin Court, London, E16 4TL

Qualification: Level 4 Associate Project Manager

Starting Salary: 18,000

Ref No: 1221

When you join one of Telent's Apprenticeship Programmes you will be working as part of a company that affects the everyday lives of people across the UK and Ireland. With our diverse portfolio of projects and areas of specialities, we offer a range of apprenticeships to suit different types of learners. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop and learn from professionals whilst building your career with Telent and gaining industry leading qualifications. We rely on our Early Careers Talent to become our leaders of the future, so its vitally important for us to find the individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join Telent and be part of something bigger.

We're looking for an Apprentice Project Managers to join our London Projects team which is part of the Transport/Asset Management division at Telent. The successful candidate will be working on real life projects, be able to build and understanding on how to successfully deliver multi-disciplinary projects to budget and schedule. You'll have the opportunity to work within the London Projects team, working closely with APMs, PM, SPMs and various internal & external stakeholders to implement new solutions predominantly across the TFL estate.

What you'll do:

You will learn about the project lifecycle delivery, including supporting the following areas:

• Support and learn about project scope, goals, deliverables, and risk and issue management, reporting, milestone achievements, financial management, comms and engagements, and benefits management.
• Escalate project and programme issues where necessary and help manage the mitigation of risks and issues.
• Communicate information and issues, including briefings and reports, to, or as requested by the Project Manager.
• Support the management, delivery, and maintenance of project plans and workstreams as directed by the Project Manager.
• Support the delivery of projects using a framework to ensure they are well planned, efficiently implemented, and predetermined benefits are realised.
• Support the tracking/monitoring of the projects with an understanding of associated risks and escalating where appropriate for remedial action.
• Work towards strict deadlines and various teams to assist on delivering key project objectives.
• Gain an understanding of project lifecycle aswell as gaining an insight into client requirements.
• Utilise industry best practices, techniques, standards, and Project Management tools to optimise project delivery.
• Provide day to day support of assigned project team(s), providing regular and effective communication and prioritisation.

Who you are & what to prepare for:

• We don't require individuals with experience as we will provide full training in all aspects of the role. We are looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn
• You will get a mobile phone and laptop as part of the role
• Although supported throughout the programme by us at Telent you will need to take ownership of your tasks and personal development
• The ideal candidate will be highly organised, be able to work to strict client deadlines, be able to demonstrate initiative and be an effective communicator.

The Requirements:

• 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4. Specifically, in Maths, English and Science or an IT related subject (A to C)
• Achieved minimum x2 A-Levels relating to business subjects.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Must be over the age of 18 by September 2025
• Be able to pass a pre-employment Drugs & Alcohol assessment and adhere to the Telent Drugs & Alcohol Policy

Programme Specifics:

• This apprenticeship is 18 months in duration
• Starting salary of 18,000 which will increase throughout the duration of the programme
• The qualification you gain will be a Level 4 Associate Project Manager
• Our chosen training provider is Performance Through People (PTP) who will support you in obtaining your qualification
• You will work in an Agile model from both our Pirin Court office and remotely from home. From time to time there will be travel to other Telent locations for meetings or training
• Night shift attendance will be required in Engineering Hours (00:30 - 04:00Hrs) on a periodic basis.
• On completion of your apprenticeship, we hope to offer you a full-time position with Telent where you can continue to pursue your career
• You will be mentored by colleagues, supervisors, managers and tutors throughout the programme

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days each year
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme

About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused