Degree Apprenticeships in Project Management available
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- May 30
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Project Manager Apprentice - Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship- X3
Gate One is a digital and business transformation consultancy that is taking on the traditional approaches to transformational change consulting with entrepreneurialism, grit and humility.
Scope of role:
The Apprentice Project Manager role is designed for an individual embarking on the Gate One Project Management Apprenticeship Programme.
The role will provide hands-on project management experience while aligning with the apprenticeship programme's knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) requirements.
The apprentice will support the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of projects while developing core project management capabilities through structured off-the-job learning and on-the-job experience.
Apprenticeship details:
3.5 year apprenticeship with Anglia Ruskin University.
The role will begin around end of August or beginning of September with the degree beginning mid-late September 2025.
35 hours a week full-time working, with 3 days expected in the Havas King’s Cross offices.
6 hours of your working week will be dedicated to apprenticeship study + a total of 16 days per year on site at university
Duties
Key Responsibilities:
Project Support & Coordination: Assist in planning and scheduling project activities, tracking progress, and updating key stakeholders
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Support internal and external stakeholder engagement, ensuring clear and effective communication across project teams
Governance & Reporting: Assist in maintaining project documentation, reporting project performance, and adhering to governance structures
Risk & Issue Management: Identify and document project risks and issues, supporting mitigation planning
Business Case Development: Assist in drafting business cases, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and demonstrating project value
Change Management: Support change initiatives, including workshops and engagement activities to prepare teams for organisational transitions
Quality & Compliance: Contribute to quality assurance processes, ensuring project deliverables meet defined standards
Procurement & Contract Management: Support procurement activities, including supplier engagement and contract administration
Essential criteria
Skills & Competencies:
Planning & Organisation: Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness in tackling challenges
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to build relationships and work effectively within teams
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in documentation, reporting, and analysis ·
Adaptability & Resilience: Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
Digital & Data Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ability to work with data to generate insights
Knowledge Areas:
Project governance, financial control, and reporting
The business environment, including sector-specific considerations
Stakeholder engagement and communications management
Organisational change management principles
Estimating, planning, and scheduling methodologies
Risk management techniques
Project justification and business case evaluation
Quality management frameworks
Procurement and contract management principles
Behaviours:
Demonstrates integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all interactions
Takes ownership of tasks with a proactive and responsible approach
Works collaboratively and builds positive relationships across teams
Embraces inclusivity and values diverse perspectives
Seeks continuous learning and development opportunities
Demonstrates resilience and a solution-focused mindset
Essential Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
A minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points, this is equivalent to:
3 x A levels at CCC
BTEC National Diploma MMM
Access to HE Qualification
All appropriate and equivalent UK and international qualifications will be considered. Please email melek.erdal@islington.gov.uk if you are unsure
level 2 qualifications in 4 subjects including Maths and English - grade C or above
How to apply
Stage 1: Send in CV and a short cover letter by 22 June (click Apply button at top of this page)
Your CV should include the required qualifications
Your cover letter should answer the following questions (no more than 3 paragraphs):
Why you wish to work and study
Why a project management degree aligns with your future career aspirations
Why working at Gate One (around your studies) appeals
Stage 2 - 25 June - 8 July
Telephone interview with Head of Recruitment at Gate One- approx. 45 minutes exploring:
Your motivations as outlined in your cover letter
Review of your required qualifications
Project management and consulting as a future career
Your potential for working at Gate One
The recruitment process
Stage 3 – Tuesday 15 July
Apprenticeship Insight Day (in person, invite only – pls save the date)
Meet Gate One consultants
Learn why project management skills are foundational to becoming a successful management consultant
Learn more about what consultants actually do
Understand what your future career pathway at Gate One looks like
Have a 1 on 1 interview
