Degree Apprentice Project Management

BAE Systems.; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in Preston is seeking a Project Management Apprentice to manage complex projects. Over a 5-year program, you'll develop essential project management skills, including leadership, communication, and risk management. You will earn a BSc Hons in Project Management while benefiting from a competitive salary starting at £23,000. This organization values diversity and supports inclusive recruitment practices.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Private health plans

Responsibilities

• Learn to manage complex projects and programs over 5 years.
• Develop leadership and change management skills.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risks, and resources.
• Facilitate project performance reviews and manage risks.
• Build communication and decision-making skills.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A*-C including Maths & English

96 UCAS Points

Job description

Description

Job title: Project Management Apprentice

Location: Preston

Salary: Starting from £23,000 with annual progression through the scheme duration

What you'll be doing

• During this 5-year programme you will learn the knowledge required to successfully manage our complex projects and programmes.
• You will develop leadership and change management skills, understanding how to utilise project management tools, methods and developing strategic plans.
• You'll learn how to manage budgets, schedules, risks and resources, applying project governance and tools.
• Opportunities could include facilitating project performance reviews, understanding project control checks, and undertaking effective RAID (risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies) management across continuous improvement portfolios.
• Alongside technical knowledge, you'll build communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills with behaviours focused on professionalism, adaptability and accountability.

What Qualification Will You Get?

Project Manager (Integrated Degree, BSc Hons in Project Management) Level 6.

The Project Management Degree Apprenticeship is delivered by the University of Cumbria which is held on campus at Lancaster University with a mixture of in person attendance and online delivery sessions.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Shared Services Team

In Shared Services we help BAE Systems to serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us. You will be joining a large team who deliver the essential services and many of the critical projects that enable BAE Systems to perform, deliver and grow. This means a genuine chance to make a difference across the world.

A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It's rewarding work that truly makes a difference. You'll work alongside a supportive team with a dedicated Skills Coach - driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems, you'll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role.

Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*-C which must include Maths & English AND 96 UCAS Points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)