Project Manager Apprenticeship (Level 6) Indoor Play and Associated Leisure Equipment Installation

Summary

Gain hands-on experience managing indoor play equipment installation projects across the UK, with some international travel. Based in Doncaster, this Level 6 apprenticeship offers real project responsibility, training in budgeting and coordination, and the opportunity to grow with a company expanding into exciting new global markets.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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We aim to keep the wage at least £500.00 above NMW. We anticipate building some KPI's into the employees pay and a bonus scheme available upon satisfactory completion of KPIs

Training course

Project manager (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

Typically Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5.00pm. In the instance where an employee needs to work from site TOIL can be applied.

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 7 September 2025

Duration

3 years 2 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Assist with planning and scheduling installation projects and complete tasks in accordance with projects to a high standard. Planning is very important for the success of projects.
Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams and create important relationships.
Monitor project progress and update documentation, and ensure tasks are completed at the correct points in the process.
Support budget tracking and financial reporting and gain a clear understanding on profitability and commerciality.
Attend site visits across the UK to oversee installations and be available to assist the site times as and when required so that projects run smoothly.
Help identify and resolve on-site issues quickly and effectively and train teams to highlight issues in a standard manner to improve the process.
Communicate with clients and respond to project queries and create important relationships to gain customer trust.
Ensure health and safety and quality standards are followed and toolbox talks carried out to ensure adherance.
Prepare and update project reports and risk assessments and adjust risk assessments if needed, introducing control measures if required.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to project reviews in a productive manner. We are seeking individuals with lots of ambition and the ability to make a difference to the business. Applicants should consider if they want to just be a number or if they want to leave a legacy in their career. Those with the latter should apply.

Where you'll work

UNIT 11G
CARCROFT ENTERPRISE PARK
CARCROFT
DONCASTER
DN6 8DD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ARDEN UNIVERSITY LIMITED

Your training course

Project manager (integrated degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Governance Frameworks: Lead and take responsibility for the project management plan as required by the governance structure. Apply techniques and project management methodologies as appropriate, dependent upon project complexity and criticality to the organisational environment in which a project is being delivered. Maintain, review and communicate a project business case for approval through the stages of a typical project lifecycle ensuring continued value for money and continued alignment with organisational objectives.
The Business Environment: Identify and analyse the context, opportunities and challenges presented by projects in a range of organisational settings, appreciating the differences within both large and small organisations and in different industry sectors and the consequent need for tailoring. Identify the operating constraints that apply to projects including ethical, legal and regulatory considerations. This may include the green economy and the impacts of strategies for achieving net carbon zero by 2050.
Stakeholder and communications management: Lead and take responsibility for the identification and analysis of internal and external stakeholders and their impact on the project. Manage an effective project communication plan across stakeholders with different cultural and physical barriers. Analyse information and communicate with stakeholders incorporating elements of feedback to understand and measure the effectiveness of planned communications. Effectively listen and influence others through negotiation and persuasion.
Control of projects in terms of time, cost and quality: Manage the project within the constraints of time, cost and quality. Control expenditure and produce status reports as required, including control of costs against budgets, forecasting, and establishing performance indicators as required by funding sources. Measure progress and actual costs against plans to determine a full understanding of project performance. Identify, achieve and maintain quality standards appropriate to the context and specific requirements of project activities.
Risk Management: Ensure that project risks, opportunities and issues are addressed using quantitative and qualitative methods to categorise risks and their impacts. Identify, evaluate and implement appropriate mitigation strategies, ensuring that mitigation actions are incorporated into the project plan and are implemented should they develop into issues. Manage risk through the regular review of a risk management plan, adopting appropriate strategies to manage both threats and opportunities.
Commercial and Contract management: Maintain and evaluate different commercial contract and procurement types to select appropriate options for specific programmes and projects. Support effective contract management and the achievement of programme and project outcomes.
Project Change Control: Dependent upon the size and complexity of a project, define and apply a recognised process to manage change in projects. Make effective decisions in the interests of a range of stakeholders with regards to change requests. Handle change within different project management methodologies.
Schedule Management: Evaluate requirements and methods for data capture and analysis in a project environment. Evaluate project schedule integrity including identification and resolution of scheduling problems. Apply resource acquisition and management techniques to balance programme and project needs against resource demand. Negotiate the allocation and scheduling of internal and external resources to meet programme and project demands.

Your training plan

The apprentice will receive structured on-the-job training, working closely with senior management and company directors. They will be introduced to all internal systems and processes, gaining hands-on experience across live projects. Training will be supported by regular reviews and mentoring to develop skills aligned with the apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 4/C)

A Level in:

Any (grade Level 3 (96 UCAS points))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Ambition

Other requirements

We’re looking for someone ambitious, proactive, and resilient, with a can-do attitude. You should be keen to learn, comfortable working on varied sites, and confident communicating with others. A flexible, positive mindset and strong organisational skills are key to thriving in this role.

About this company

About HOUSE OF PLAY (EUROPE) LIMITED House of Play (Europe) Limited has been designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing bespoke leisure equipment since 1994. Based in Doncaster, the company specialises in indoor playgrounds, soft play, sensory equipment, trampoline parks, and associated leisure installations It leads the sector in delivering tailored, high-quality leisure environments, working closely with clients from concept through to installation and ongoing support Proudly British and a member of Made in Britain, the company emphasises quality control, innovation, and local supply chains — committed to delivering exceptional play and leisure experiences Key Highlights: Established reputation: 25+ years in the industry (since 1994) and one of the key businesses which established our sector in its infancy. This is now a well established industry globally. Comprehensive services: from design and manufacturing to installation and servicing Client-focused: bespoke solutions tailored to each site Competitive edge: British-made with stringent health & safety and quality standards

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Company benefits

Discounted use of the trampoline park and soft play facilities. Staff discount in our café and party packages Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive and friendly team culture Free parking Opportunity for full time role

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the knowledge, skills, and experience to move into a Project Manager role within the indoor play and leisure installation industry.

Progression opportunities may include:

Project Manager – leading the delivery of installation projects from planning through to completion
Operations Manager – overseeing multiple projects, teams, and logistics across regions
Contracts Manager – managing client relationships, contracts, and commercial performance
Specialist roles in design coordination, site management, or technical surveying, depending on interests and strengths

You will also achieve a recognised degree-level qualification and may be eligible to apply for chartered membership with professional bodies such as the Association for Project Management (APM).

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HOUSE OF PLAY (EUROPE) LIMITED

KEVIN JOHN BOWLES

kevin.bowles@houseofplay.com

07545430371

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327837.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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