2027 Project Manager Apprentice - Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship

Role overview

Project work

• Scope and define projects from customer work requests and deliver solutions against customer requirements and Thales proposals.
• Manage project planning, risks, resourcing, quality, budgets, and customer communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the UK and overseas and support Tier 1 customers, primarily in the UK and northern Europe.
• Support delivery of cards, card readers, authentication tokens, FIDO security keys, and software solutions.

Learning and development

• Learn project management methodologies, work package specification and allocation, team management, stakeholder engagement, communication, governance, and compliance.
• Training combines live virtual workshops, one-to-one coaching, self-directed learning, and on-the-job experience.

Eligibility and candidate profile

• Two A Levels at grade C or above, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification such as BTEC Diploma (MM), T Level (Merit), or Level 3 apprenticeship.
• At least five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English Language and Mathematics.
• Applicants who already hold a relevant degree are not eligible.
• Candidates should be motivated, committed to learning, self-disciplined, able to manage time and show initiative, and interested in project planning and controls.

Schedule and location

• The role is based in Fareham, United Kingdom.
• Working schedule is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week: eight hours Monday to Thursday and five hours Friday.

Compensation

• Salary is £24,000 per annum.
• The position is described as permanent, with employment from the start of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

• Benefits include performance-related pay uplifts, 201 hours of annual leave plus a company day and bank holidays, pension, and a healthcare cash plan.
• Other stated benefits include flexible working options, employee assistance, learning and development support, discounts, wellbeing initiatives, life cover, and volunteering time.
• Tuition fees are fully paid and the programme provides a recognised qualification.