Project Management Officer Apprentice

Port of London Authority; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Port of London Authority recherche un apprenti en gestion de projets pour sa division Marine Operations. Ce poste de deux ans offre une multitude de tâches administratives et de coordination de projets, dans le cadre de l'apprentissage du niveau 4. Le candidat doit avoir un intérêt pour l'organisation, une attention aux détails et de bonnes compétences en communication, tout en se familiarisant avec Microsoft Office. Ce rôle offre une expérience précieuse dans la gestion de projets en soutien d'une organisation dynamique.

Benefits

28 jours de congés annuels + jours fériés

Plan de soins médicaux (Westfield Health)

Pension généreuse

Stationnement sur place avec recharge électrique

Accès à la santé au travail, la pleine conscience, le conseil et la physiothérapie

Schéma de cycle au travail

Accès à MyGymDiscounts

Qualifications

• Éducation de niveau A Level, T Level, BTEC National Diploma ou formation d'apprentissage avancée.
• Intérêt marqué pour l'organisation des tâches et le soutien à l'administration de projets.
• Compétences claires et professionnelles en communication, tant à l'écrit qu'à l'oral.
• Connaissance de base de Microsoft Office, particulièrement d'Excel, Word, PowerPoint et SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir l'équipe de gestion de projets dans les tâches administratives et de coordination.
• Assurer le suivi des processus de gestion de projet de la PLA et maintenir à jour les informations sur les projets.
• Contribuer à la bonne gouvernance des projets et à la promotion de méthodes de travail cohérentes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Education

A Level, T Level, BTEC National Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship

Job description

Job title: Project Management Officer Apprentice

Department: Project Management Office, Department of Marine Operations

Reporting to: Head of Project Management

Salary: £27,565 per annum

Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years

Base: Gravesend, Kent

Closing Date: 8 August 2025

Who we are:

The Port of London Authority is the statutory harbour authority for the tidal Thames and responsible for 95 miles of the River Thames from the Estuary to Teddington Lock in West London. We work to keep river users safe, protect and enhance the environment and promote the use of the river for trade and travel.

The role:

As an apprentice, you will support the Project Management Office (PMO) with important project administration and coordination tasks. You will help the team in following and applying the PLA’s project management processes and assist in keeping project information up to date and well organised.

This role is a great opportunity to learn how large projects are managed. You’ll be involved in supporting the delivery of key projects within the VISION12 strategic portfolio and other departmental projects at the PLA. With guidance, you’ll contribute to good project governance and help promote consistent ways of working, which will support better outcomes across the organisation.

You will work towards successful completion of the Associate Project Management (Level 4) apprenticeship.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will:

• Be educated to A Level, T Level, BTEC National Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship level
• Have a keen interest in organising tasks and supporting project administration.
• Possess good attention to detail and willingness to learn how to manage deadlines and priorities.
• Have clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Be comfortable working with documents, data, and reports, with guidance.
• Have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint), with an interest in developing further skills.

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package:

• 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
• Generous pension
• Onsite parking with electric charging
• Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to MyGymDiscounts

For further information or if you would like to have an informal chat about the position, please contact Steven Wightwick (Head of Project Management) on email [e-mail].

The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.