Project Management Officer Apprentice

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

Job summary

A government-related organization seeks to hire a Project Management Officer Apprentice in London. This role involves supporting the Project Management Office with project administration tasks and developing skills in project management through the Associate Project Management apprenticeship. The ideal candidate will have an educational background at A Level or equivalent and possess strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Be educated to A Level, T Level, BTEC National Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship level.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Management Office with important project administration and coordination tasks.
• Assist in keeping project information up to date and well organized.
• Contribute to good project governance and promote consistent ways of working.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic Microsoft Office knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

A thriving tidal Thames and home to the UK’s number one port.

We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea.