Degree Apprentice Project Management
Job Description
Description |
Job Title: Degree Apprentice Project Management Location: Portsmouth Naval Base Salary: We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme What you will be doing: The Project Manager degree apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to develop high level project management knowledge, behaviours and skills that enable you to work within or lead a project team. From day one, you will be trusted to deliver and oversee on projects, juggling tasks that enhance your organisational skills, interpersonal skills, strategic planning, and adaptability. Engaging lectures, immersive studies and working collaboratively will enhance your analytical skills and equip you with the latest tools and methodologies in project management. You will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned to real-world projects, gaining confidence and creativity in making decisions that impact the success of the project. Working at BAE Systems you will be supported in a nurturing environment by experienced professionals and skills coaches who will mentor you and offer invaluable insights into how successful teams operate. Through active participation in meetings and discussions, you will learn how to navigate complex challenges, manage expectations, and contribute meaningfully to projects. Specific activities could include: Your day-to-day activities will be varied and exciting, offering you a broad exposure to the entire project lifecycle. You will set project goals, create timelines, monitor progress, and work closely with cross-functional teams. You will play a role in tracking budgets, managing resources, and identifying risks before they become issues. On top of that, you will use project management software, such as Microsoft Project, to keep everything on track, ensuring projects stay within scope and on schedule. By the end of your apprenticeship, you will have more than just a qualification. You will have a rich portfolio of experiences, a deep understanding of both the theory and practice of project management, and the confidence to be innovative in a transformation environment. What Qualification will you get? By the end of the apprenticeship you will obtain: Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Maritime team: Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us. Our people are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the way we do things, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the business. From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy’s surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy’s complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats. Join us and the projects you’ll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You’ll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. Export Control / Security: Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. |
Qualification requirements |
5 GCSE A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) Including Maths & English |