Project Management Office Degree Apprenticeship

Prestwick Aerosystems; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £23,000

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage offers an apprenticeship in Project Management, starting 31st August 2027, for a duration of 4 years. You will join the PMO to support programme and project delivery, learning to manage plans, risks and reporting while gaining exposure to MoD and ESA projects.

The role requires strong maths, English, and A-level qualifications, with training across PM processes, tools, and data management.

Qualifications

• Two A levels at C or above and GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English Language.
• Understanding of project management methodologies.
• Good written and verbal communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, and Google software.
• Experience with databases is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PMO and Project Managers in developing and maintaining business management tools, templates, and reporting for successful project delivery.
• Support the Head of PMO on delivery improvement workstreams and PM digitalisation.
• Maintain and tailor project management processes and develop software tools to support information management systems.
• Liaise with PMO, Risk and Integrated Planning to implement best practices in project and risk management.
• Maintain project plans, risk registers, milestone tracking, and monthly stakeholder reporting.

Skills

PM methodologies

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

A levels (two at C or above)

GCSEs: Mathematics and English (C/4 or above)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description: Start date: 31st August 2027 Location: Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage Duration: 4 years University: University of Hertfordshire Degree: BSc Hons Project Manager Integrated Degree (ST0411) Application closing date: Applications will be open until 26 October 2026. After this date, the advert will close once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is recommended. We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

Benefits

• Salary: £23,000 37 hours per week // Half Day Fridays! *
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Success share
• Plus many more flexible benefits!
• Subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us

We are the Project Management Office (PMO), a key function within Project Management supporting the management of Programmes / Projects through the application of project management processes, methods and tools. We analyse, integrate and provide quantitative and qualitative data to support discussions and decision making at Project Management level. We support effective communication and stakeholder management and have a vital operational role all along the complete lifecycle of the Project. The department covers Programme Management best practice, Project Control and Support, Project Cost Control, Integrated Planning, Risk and Opportunity Management, Resource Management and Configuration & Data management. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse PMO having interaction with all areas of the business and exposure to all levels of the management hierarchy as well as engaging with internal and external customers and stakeholders. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is a major customer, others also include the European Space Agency (ESA) and this provides a real opening for personal growth within a team where learning and development is key to our success. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in pursuing a career in the field of project management or in roles requiring project management experience in the future.

What you will be doing

• Assisting the PMO and Project Managers (PM) in the development and maintenance for the appropriate business management tools, other relevant methodologies, tools, templates, documentation and reporting to support the successful delivery of projects;
• Supporting the Head of PMO on delivery improvement workstreams and PM digitalisation;
• Maintaining and tailoring processes for Project Management as required by the business and developing / maintaining software tools to support the Business and Information Management Systems;
• Liaising with the PMO, Risk and Integrated Planning Managers to support the implementation of best practice Project and Risk Management across the business;
• Actively working on project plans, issue & change management logs, risk & opportunity registers, project management information & data gathering, milestone tracking & customer and other stakeholder monthly reporting to support the successful delivery of projects.

Requirements

• 2 A levels at C or above AND Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English Language
• An understanding of Project Management methodologies;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Good organisational skills;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel;
• Proficiency in the use of Google software;
• Experience of using databases is beneficial, but not essential;

Important Information

• GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
• RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme.
• LEVY FUNDING: Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding. Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Apprenticeship

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Support to Management

We support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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