Project Management Apprenticeship 2024

Job Description

Company DescriptionYour role at a glance Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn The L&G Apprentice programme has been designed to help you reach your potential. You will develop your skill set, gain valuable work experience and complete a fully funded professional qualification, all whilst earning a competitive salary with access to outstandingemployee benefits. With support every step of the way and access to core skills training, you will contribute to the success of a team and be supported by a dedicated line manager. As part of a cohort of apprentices, you will also have the opportunity to connect with your peersand colleagues though networking opportunities and social events. Joining L&G is the beginning to a future that will be anything but familiar. So take a closer look, get involved, be curious and find out how we will enable you to be at your best no matter who you are. What does this team doThe team is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of projects, they work to a plan and manage a number of deliverables within a project framework in order to successfully deliver the project to their business stakeholders. Some of the key skills you woulddevelop, and use are communication, time and task management, leading and working with a team to resolve any identified risks and issues that arise during the life of the project, whilst managing the relationship with key stakeholders in the business. Theproject manager will drive the project to completion and is a critical for success. Projects the team manage include, but arent limited to:

• IT projects - implementing new systems/upgrading current systems
• Changing of processes
• Implementing process efficiencies

As a project manager, no project or programme is the same so if you like a variety within a safe environment (e.g. industry standards, guidelines and best practice) and you are a detail-orientated, organised person that enjoys working collaboratively - thena career in project management is for you. We can only accept one application per cycle for our apprenitceship roles, so please consider this before submitting as your first application will be considered your only application. We recruit on a rolling basis and expect this vacancy to close before the deadline. To be in with the best chance of securing a role, please submit your application ASAP Job DescriptionJoin us on a 30 month programme which includes sponsorship to study for a Level 4 Project Management qualification, whilst building your business acumen. Youll receive on the job training and coaching from your line manager. Practical on the job learning willinclude:

• Seeing, via shadowing, observation
• Assisting, via active participation and working with your team
• and lastly, going solo" with support of your manger as your confidence and skills grow

Alongside this youll complete training workshops and assignments, delivered by a leading apprenticeship training provider. Combined, these will fully equip you to be successful in your role, with the knowledge and skills required to apply to real world businesschallenges. During your apprenticeship you will:

• Support in the creation and management of specific project plans and work with a variety of stakeholders across the business to ensure projects are delivered in an efficient and timely manner from initiation to closure.
• Act as an intermediary to facilitate discussions with all stakeholders and senior managers, to support effective decision-making essential for the successful delivery of projects
• Develop methodical skills such as problem solving and time management as you will be supporting the team to ensure projects are completed within time, budget and scope.
• Support the team to manage any risks with clear documentation and by utilising working groups and resolving with the project team, who are Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Manage projects through the required governance by ensuring there is a clear business case and establishing the benefit of the project.
• Develop and enhance personal skills such as confidence, assertiveness, focus, adaptability, curiosity
• Have the opportunity to meet and network with new colleagues within your team, but also across the wider organisation which is a great opportunity to develop your collaboration and listening skills

QualificationsThe person who would most benefit and enjoy this programme is hungry to learn and eager to get started in the world of work. Were not expecting prior industry experience, but well want to see that you have the aptitude, potential and desire which will ultimatelylead to you being successful. Well teach you the rest! To qualify for the programme, you will need:

• 5 x GCSEs at grade 4-9 (A-C) or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Minimum 96 UCAS points or equivalent level 3 qualification e.g. A-Levels
• To not currently be on a government funded training course, e.g. on apprenticeship
• The right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 consecutive years.

Additional InformationWe believe that good businesses are built on doing the right thing and strive to do what is best for both our people and our customers. This means enabling you to bring your best self to work by giving you what you need, when you need it. This is why weve designed a process that puts you in control, because we recognise that your time is valuable. At each step, make sure you take time to pause and reflect before progressing to the next, as each subsequent step will ask for a bit more of yourtime. We want you to feel comfortable that this process is as fair and inclusive as possible, so please let us know if you have an illness or disability that you think may affect your performance during the process, so that reasonable adjustments can be made. At each step well give more information and clear instructions on what actions you need to take and how you can prepare. Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days holiday, privatemedical insurance, discretionary performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us. The brand with the brolly is choosing tod