Project Management Office Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus Defence and Space; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £23,000

37 hours per week

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited invites applications for a PMO apprenticeship at its Stevenage site. The role develops project management skills within a structured PMO, supporting delivery through tools, templates, and reporting.

Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge of PM methodologies, strong communication and organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google software. A-levels are required, with a salary of £23,000 and a 37-hour week, plus holiday and benefits.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Project Management methodologies.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel.
• Proficiency in Google software.
• Experience of using databases is beneficial.
• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved.
• Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the PMO and Project Managers in the development and maintenance of tools, templates, and reporting to support project delivery.
• Supporting the Head of PMO on delivery improvement workstreams and PM digitalisation; tailoring processes and developing software tools.
• Liaising with PMO, Risk and Planning Managers to support best practice Project and Risk Management across the business.
• Maintaining project plans, logs, risk registers, and monthly reporting to support successful delivery.

Skills

PM methodologies

Communication

Organisation

Excel

Google software

Databases

Education

A levels

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Databases

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
• Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English Language

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• 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;
• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved;
• Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.

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. For more information, please check the Government Website .

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.

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Company

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type

Apprenticeship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Support to Management

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