Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 - Research & Development - London in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is offering a fixed-term apprenticeship for a Project Manager in R&D. The program spans 48 months, focusing on developing skills in project management across various projects. Candidates must be 18+ and have lived in the UK for 3+ years, with required Maths and English GCSEs. This apprenticeship offers no CV or cover letter requirement, ensuring a straightforward application process.

Benefits

Career development

Employability training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for learning about Business or Project Management.
• Experience generating reports, analyzing data or using spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced Project Managers on project communications.
• Support alignment, tracking, and delivery of projects.
• Review and implement improvements to team workflows.
• Grow your network to support next-media technology development.

Skills

Project Management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above

Level 3 qualification(s) equivalent to 96 UCAS points

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 31374
Job Closing Date: 13 November 2025
Location: London - W12 7TP (The Light House)
Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 48 months
Department: Research & Development
Salary: £22,950 (+£5,441 London Weighting)

BBC Apprenticeship – Project Manager Apprentice in R&D

Why Join This Scheme?

Develop project management skills, work across media technology projects, contribute to innovative solutions, and build a career in a leading media organization.

Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Work with experienced Project Managers to develop and own project communication aspects.
• Support alignment, tracking and delivery of projects within the R&D portfolio.
• Review and implement improvements to team workflows, applying best practices in project management methodologies.
• Grow your network and knowledge to support next‑media technology development in the BBC and industry.

Learning and Qualification Path

The apprenticeship spans three learning levels:

• Level 4: Business Environment, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning & Control.
• Level 5: Project Management Professionalism and Development.
• Level 6: Programme & Portfolio Management, Project Leadership & Governance, Change & Risk Management.

End Point Assessment (EPA) leads to a BSc (Hons) level 6 in Project Management and the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ). Upon completion, you may apply for full membership with APM.

Your Skills and Eligibility

We value potential over formal qualifications. We look for:

• Passion for learning about Business or Project Management.
• Experience generating reports, analysing data or using spreadsheets with attention to detail.
• Motivated, accountable, self‑driven, effective team player with strong communication skills.

This scheme is for non‑graduates. If you have a degree, consider other BBC opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be 18 years old or over by September 2026.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start.
• Legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the scheme's duration.
• Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
• Not hold or have completed a qualification in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level.
• Must hold Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). Level 3 qualification(s) equivalent to 96 UCAS points.

Ready to Apply?

Apply via the BBC Careers site. No CV or cover letter required. You will need to live within commuting distance of London.

This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship lasting 48 months. After completion, you will receive career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.

All candidates receive employment screening checks per BBC policy.