2024 Project Planning & Controls Apprentice - Crawley 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.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Feb 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£22,500.00
Pension – Thales match, plus 1%, with a maximum contribution of 7% • Health Insurance – 50% of salary for five years • Healthcare Cash Plan • 80 hours (10 days) volunteering in your first 2 years depending on length of programme
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Working week
Flexible working, Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week, hours to be confirmed with Manager.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
02 Sep 2024
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Date posted
30 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) -
Reference number
VAC1000208654
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Positions
3 available
What you will do in your working day
- 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
The training you will be getting
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 to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
You will be working as a Project Planner/Controller within the project management job family.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
A Level or equivalent 2 in any subject (Grade A-C) Essential
About the employer
Employer
THALES UK LIMITED

About disability confident
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/uk-career
Address
Manor Royal
RH10 9HA
Contact
Early Careers Team
Training
Training provider
CORNDEL LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Associate project manager
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Feb 2024