Technology Project Management Apprentice

ENGINEERINGUK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is offering a Technology Project Management Apprenticeship based in London. The role involves monitoring project statuses and documentation management, alongside formal training. The apprenticeship lasts 18 months with a starting salary of £26,742. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and quality GCSE results in Maths and English. The program promotes applications from underrepresented groups and offers hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply.
• Experience dealing with customers or working in a team.
• Planning events and managing work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly monitoring of project status.
• Ensure adherence to project management standards.
• Facilitate supplier queries on bids and invoices.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE

Job description

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Technology Project Management Apprentice

Job Title: Technology Project Management Apprentice

Reports to: Project Manager

Department: Technology

Location: London

Number of roles: 1

Start date: September 2026

The C4 Apprenticeship Programme
If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you.
Our apprenticeships are full‑time, with four days per week spent working in a C4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. You'll spend 60% of your working week in your office base and 40% working from home.
The formal training will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and in some cases residential boot camps. Read more about the qualification below.
If you'd like some tips on writing your application before you apply, please watch our YouTube video, How to Write an Outstanding Application.
The programme aims to offer opportunities to those currently underrepresented in the TV industry, so we are particularly keen to hear from Deaf and/or disabled people, ethnically diverse people and people from lower socio‑economic groups.

Eligibility

• You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. No upper age limit.
• You'll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE.
• You cannot have already completed the qualification being offered or a similar one at the same or higher level.
• The apprenticeship is aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree. If you have a degree, visit the Channel 4 Jobs website.

Channel 4 Behaviours

• Include (We are Altogether Different): collaborate, trust each other, listen to understand.
• Innovate: challenge and embrace change, experiment and take smart risks.
• Grow: question everything, share knowledge, seek feedback, set clear objectives.
• Get it done: be a solution‑finder, prioritise, decide and act commercially.

Department Description

The Channel 4 Technology Service Management team ensures user experience is delivered within current contracts, assists users, leads service enhancement, and supports technology roll‑outs with a focus on user experience. The ITSM Change Delivery Team delivers necessary changes to our infrastructure, networks and workplace to ensure a secure, resilient, modern infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support weekly monitoring of project status.
• Ensure projects adhere to ITSM project management standards.
• Support documentation management and standardisation.
• Support internal and wider stakeholder reporting.
• Facilitate supplier queries on bids and invoices.
• Highlight escalations and issues to Senior Portfolio Manager.
• Support purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills – experience dealing with customers or working as part of a team, writing emails or completed applications.
• Attention to detail – cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
• Organisation skills and prioritisation – planning events, managing work‑life balance, working while doing coursework/exams.
• An understanding of and passion for Channel 4’s remit.
• Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above.
• Problem‑solving mindset.
• Organised and able to track actions accurately.
• Deal with time‑bound activities.
• Manage challenging stakeholders.
• Demonstrable planning and time‑management skills.
• Good understanding of documentation management.
• Understanding of financial tracking.
• Willingness to learn project management.

Qualification offered with this apprenticeship: Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship

Length of apprenticeship: 18 months

Alternative application formats
We are committed to making the application process accessible. Contact [e-mail] for alternative formats.

Relocation
If you need to relocate, we can support the financial costs of moving, including deposit and rent contribution and city visits to find accommodation.

Basic salary per annum starting from £26,742.00

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Free Virtual GP access for employees
• Free female health hormone test each year
• Free Tastecard membership
• Financial guidance 1‑2‑1s each quarter
• Discounted gym memberships
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Holiday purchase
• Hybrid working – 60/40 pattern (three office days per week)

Equal Opportunities

Channel 4’s purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK. An inclusive workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience is essential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Disability Confident Scheme: Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum and has maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme – Level 3: Leader. We offer an interview to all neurodiverse candidates who meet the essential criteria. Contact the Disability Confident Campaign website for more information.

Care leaver friendly employer: Channel 4 supports care leavers, offering interviews to those who identify as care experienced and meet essential criteria. Indicate under the Care Leaver Scheme on the application form.

Workplace adjustments: We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field. Contact [e-mail] for confidential support.