Project Management Apprentice LOCKHEED MARTIN UK AMPTHILL LIMITED
The Project Management Apprentice will be responsible for Project Tasks as assigned by their Project Management Office (PMO) Manager for the EMEA region. This is a 2 year Level 4 Apprenticeship and will be based from our Ampthill site supported by studies at Bedford University.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Jan 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£18,000.00
Our apprentice positions offer: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible working Generous pension scheme Recognition schemes Employee Discount scheme - including an attractive range of retail, holiday and leisure discounts Wellbeing support
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Working week
We operate a flexible working schedule, exact working days and hours TBC
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
02 Sep 2024
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Date posted
08 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) -
Reference number
VAC1000210434
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Positions
3 available
What you will do in your working day
Have you ever organised a party; planned an event at school and/or college; arranged a holiday or completed a piece of coursework with a group?
Have you had a part-time job?
If so it is likely that you have used project management skills. Every industry employs project managers or uses project management skills.
Apprentices will also have the opportunity at undertake a number of Lockheed Martin Programme Management and business training courses which will complement their external training.
Programme Management (PM) is at the forefront of what we in Lockheed Martin on a day-to-day basis, and the PM team are ultimately accountable for delivery against all of our UK commitments.
The PM apprentice will have a unique opportunity to join the UK Maritime Team and gain a wealth of experience and knowledge from one of our busiest and most diverse portfolios of Programmes in the UK.
The Project Management Apprentice will be responsible for Project Tasks as assigned by their Project Management Office (PMO) Manager for the EMEA region
The Project Management Apprentice will report and be under the general direction of the PMO manager for the EMEA region.
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Be involved in all aspects of the Project Management process, methods and techniques to initiate and execute projects to meet strategic objectives
- Support the PMO team and customers during project proposal phases and capture
- Support the PMO team in preparing the Project Charter, Project Execution plan and Monitoring progress
- Be involved in project governance structure including; communications, reporting, meetings structure
- Support the PMO team with the day-to-day project delivery against the requirements to a range of customers
- Using the Project Management tool maintain, update and report on key project data and work the PMO team by identifying any potential issues as the project progresses
The candidate will be assisted by experienced personnel throughout their apprenticeship, helping them understand the various IT systems we maintain and ensure learning to be proficient project manager who can work on any projects within our organisation.
The onsite learning will see the Apprentice embedded into various projects at LMUK Ampthill where, with guidance from Subject Matter Experts, they will develop skills and gain experience to provide evidence of their knowledge and learning.
Apprentices will be exposed to all disciplines of Project Management, giving them the best possible start to a career in Project Management.
The training you will be getting
- The Apprentice will be working towards gaining the Project Management Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
- This role will support the achievement of this Apprenticeship along with the training provided by the chosen Training Provider
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Lockheed Martin UK has a number of development opportunities open to Apprentices, including the opportunity to progress with a higher level apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Essential
A Level or equivalent or a Level 3 BTEC in Business (Grade Pass) Desired
About the employer
Employer
LOCKHEED MARTIN UK AMPTHILL LIMITED

About disability confident
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ukcareers
Address
Reddings Wood
Ampthill
Beds
MK45 2HD
Training
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
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
Visit our website and search our Apprentice opportunities to find the right one for you, upload your CV, complete the required coversheet and submit. Your application will then be assessed against academic criteria and checked to make sure it contains all required information. If your application is successful, you will be invited in to attend an interview or an assessment day at one of our UK facilities.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Jan 2024