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Apprentice Project Manager FAMILY WISE LIMITED

This is an incredible opportunity to work for a rapidly growing people-finding company. The owner is an award-winning lecturer and author in her field and this fascinating role would suit someone curious, organised and hungry for information! You’ll be helping track down long-lost relatives and trace family trees amongst other fascinating tasks.

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Closing date: 28 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    28 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000070697

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As part of a vibrant team, you'll learn to manage caseloads, conduct research & become a genealogy expert. You'll learn:

  • Finding cases from a government published list
  • Contacting contractors to work on cases & preparing quotes
  • Conducting research to find family members, beneficiaries of wills & ancestors
  • Work with solicitors, banks & other professionals to administer paperwork
  • Updating case notes on the software system
  • Answering the telephone, emails & general admin
  • Greeting office visitors 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

During your apprenticeship, you will be studying towards your L4 Associate Project Manager Award, delivered by Professional Apprenticeships, who were voted the region’s best training provider and have achieved the highest Ofsted rating.

During this advanced apprenticeship, you will learn a vast range of knowledge, skills and behaviours, covering such topics as the basics of project management, budgeting, project planning, working with contractors and so much more.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There are huge opportunities for progression following successful completion of your apprenticeship. This is your chance to specialise in a really interesting area and develop a long-term career in genealogy. If you have ever wondered about your own family history or have dabbled in researching your family tree, this is your chance to take your first steps into a thrilling new career.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

About the employer

Family Wise is a rapidly growing company. With a team of 30, they are a lively, friendly and fun team, who enjoy spending time together both in and out of work. Expect a fun working environment, full of energy and enthusiasm. The team are hugely passionate about their work and love helping people find family, heirs or simply find out more about their ancestors!

Employer

FAMILY WISE LIMITED

Address

19 High Street

SN11 0BS

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Training

Training provider

PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Associate project manager

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

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