Apprentice Project Manager
AVIVA PLC
Surrey Street Norwich, NR1 (BS34 8SW)
Closes in 7 days (Sunday 15 March 2026)
Posted on 25 February 2026
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Summary
You’ll remove blockages, manage risks and budgets, and work with teams, suppliers and strategic partners to deliver great outcomes. From planning and organising to inspiring teams and paving the way for successful delivery, you’ll make sure projects are completed efficiently, effectively and in the right way, at the right time.
- Wage
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£26,700 a year
- Training course
- Associate project manager (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
You’ll keep delivery on track and make sure everything runs smoothly. You’ll remove blockages, manage risks and budgets, and work with teams, suppliers and strategic partners to deliver great outcomes for customers. From planning and organising to inspiring teams and paving the way for successful delivery, you’ll make sure projects are completed efficiently, effectively and in the right way, at the right time.
As well as gaining your Level 4 Project Manager Apprenticeship qualification (equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree or Higher National Certificate (HNC)), we’ll also support you to achieve the Association of Project Management (APM) Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) and the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
Where you'll work
Surrey Street Norwich, NR1
BS34 8SW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Training course
Associate project manager (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Use project monitoring and reporting techniques to track, interpret and report on performance.
- Manage and engage with stakeholders.
- Influence and negotiate with others to create a positive outcome for the project.
- Resolve conflict as and when required with stakeholders within limits of responsibility.
- Adapt communications to different stakeholders.
- Communicate and support the project vision, to ensure buy in to the project objectives.
- Collate and analyse information and provide input to support negotiations relating to project objectives.
- Monitor and analyse project budgets.
- Review and provide feedback on a project business case to ensure the project remains valid.
- Apply change control processes to support the management of project scope.
- Evaluate an integrated project management plan to provide recommendations on areas for improvement.
- Prepare, monitor, and schedule activities that contribute to the delivery of the overall project schedule and objectives.
- Evaluate and make recommendations on the risk management plan to threats to delivery and recommend solutions.
- Identify and monitor project risks and issues; and plan and implement responses to them.
- Deliver a Quality Management Plan which contributes to quality control processes.
- Use an organisation’s continual improvement process including lessons learned to improve performance.
- Support the preparation or maintenance of a resource management plan for project activities.
- Work with stakeholders to deliver the project.
- Use digital tools and software to meet project objectives for example research, collaboration, presentations, and resolution of problems.
- Provide underpinning data to support the written submission through the governance process.
- Work within the approved project budget.
- Ensure that integrated schedules support critical path analysis, interface management, resource forecasting and risk management.
- Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
- Use data to inform decisions on actions to take to mitigate risks on project.
- Use configuration management and change control to schedule and maintain projects.
- Manages resources through the project lifecycle.
- Use project monitoring and reporting techniques to track, interpret and report on performance.
- Manage and engage with stakeholders.
- Influence and negotiate with others to create a positive outcome for the project.
- Resolve conflict as and when required with stakeholders within limits of responsibility.
- Adapt communications to different stakeholders.
- Communicate and support the project vision, to ensure buy in to the project objectives.
- Collate and analyse information and provide input to support negotiations relating to project objectives.
- Monitor and analyse project budgets.
- Review and provide feedback on a project business case to ensure the project remains valid.
- Apply change control processes to support the management of project scope.
- Evaluate an integrated project management plan to provide recommendations on areas for improvement.
- Prepare, monitor, and schedule activities that contribute to the delivery of the overall project schedule and objectives.
- Evaluate and make recommendations on the risk management plan to threats to delivery and recommend solutions.
- Identify and monitor project risks and issues; and plan and implement responses to them.
- Deliver a Quality Management Plan which contributes to quality control processes.
- Use an organisation’s continual improvement process including lessons learned to improve performance.
- Support the preparation or maintenance of a resource management plan for project activities.
- Work with stakeholders to deliver the project.
- Use digital tools and software to meet project objectives for example research, collaboration, presentations, and resolution of problems.
- Provide underpinning data to support the written submission through the governance process.
- Work within the approved project budget.
- Ensure that integrated schedules support critical path analysis, interface management, resource forecasting and risk management.
- Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
- Use data to inform decisions on actions to take to mitigate risks on project.
- Use configuration management and change control to schedule and maintain projects.
- Manages resources through the project lifecycle.
Training schedule
During your first 18–22 months (depending on your studies), you’ll spend around 80% of your time gaining hands-on experience and 20% studying for your Apprenticeship qualifications. You’ll also have a structured learning programme, including additional professional qualifications, giving you a solid foundation to build and succeed in your career.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C)
- Maths (grade C)
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Other requirements
What we’re looking for:
For our Change Delivery Apprenticeships, you’ll have or be on track for:
● at least three A-Levels at grades B, C, C or above (England) OR
● at least 4 Highers at grades B, B, B, C or above (Scotland) OR
● equivalent Level 3 qualifications
● have at least five GCSEs or (Scottish National 5s) at A*-C grade or 9-4 (or equivalent), including English and Maths
To be eligible for an Apprenticeship, you’ll also need to:
● be available for full-time work from 7 September 2026 when all our apprentice roles start
● have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least three years by the start of the apprenticeship in September 2026
● be eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship and beyond
● be able to spend at least 50% of your working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship. For example, if you live in Wales and apply for a role based in Bristol, you will be required to work in England for at least half of your total working hours
As well as having:
● A genuine interest in change, innovation and continuous improvement
● Confident communication skills with the ability to break down complex concepts in a clear and engaging way
● A curious and analytical mind with a passion for problem solving
● An eagerness to question existing ways of doing things
● An interest in new and emerging technologies
● A love of learning and commitment to personal development
If you're excited about the role, send us your application. Research shows that women in particular often rule themselves out if they feel they don't meet all of the criteria for a role. But don't let that stop you - you don't have to tick all the boxes to shine at Aviva.
Please note this job role isn’t sponsorable under the Home Office points based system so therefore Aviva cannot provide visa sponsorship for this programme. To apply, you’ll need indefinite right to work in the UK. If this applies to you, we’d love to hear from you.
About this employer
As the UK's largest insurer, a FTSE 100 company, and an international leader in our industry, Aviva's Technology teams are cruicial to our success. We truy believe our Technology community is amongst the most experienced and supportive anywhere. Withou their ideas, skills and support, we wouldn't be the company we are today.
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
You will gain exposure during this apprenticeship to the business, and there's a permanent job for you at the end of it. You'll also be able to explore other opportunities within Aviva.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017077.
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Closes in 7 days (Sunday 15 March 2026)
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