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2023 Project Planning and Controls Apprentice THALES UK LIMITED

The apprentice programme will provide a strong understanding and working knowledge of planning, scheduling, monitoring and controls. The Bid and Project Management functions’ key responsibilities are to ensure strong governance over bids and projects and oversee the implementation of consistent and assured processes.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 16 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,000.00

    There will be a yearly performance based salary review.

  • Working week

    Flexible working, Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000101731

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assist with the creation and maintenance of the integrated master schedules for assigned projects
  • Contribute to project reports and attend associated reviews
  • Assist in the deployment & reporting of risk & opportunity management
  • Help the project team ensure correct and effective project governance is applied
  • Operate Thales mandated tools including Primavera, Smartcore and Risk X

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

This is an 18 month apprenticeship delivered in partnership with our external partner Corndel and working towards the Level 4 Project Management Associate standard. The programme is delivered via a blended delivery model including virtual workshops for each of the learning modules, and 1-2-1 coaching sessions with a dedicated skills coach every other week to underpin work based learning.

At the end of the programme you will have achieved the APM Project Management Qualification, as well as the Level 4 Project Manager Associate apprenticeship and you will be working as a Project Planner/Controller within the Project Management job family.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will be working as a Project Planner/Controller within the Project Management job family.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSES incl Maths+English (Grade Grade 9 - 4 (A-C)) Essential
A Level or equivalent 2 ALevels in Any subject (Grade A-C) Essential

About the employer

Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. Together we supply invention across 5 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Transportation, Defence and Security.

Employer

THALES UK LIMITED

Address

350 Longwater Avenue

Green Park

Reading

RG2 6GF

Contact

SuppEarlyCar@uk.thalesgroup.com

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Training

Training provider

CORNDEL TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Associate project manager

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 16 Jan 2023