Apprentice - Associate Technical Project Manager (UKAPPS)

Role: Associate IT Project Manager (Apprentice, full time)

Division: Assessment & Qualifications Delivery

Location: Rotherham and Oxford, UK. Hybrid-working

Salary: £25-26k.

About Pearson

Our purpose: At Pearson we 'add life to a lifetime of learning' so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Our Purpose | Add Life to a Lifetime of Learning

Our company: Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.

Diversity: At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.

Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly.

About UK Assessment & Qualifications

We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in-house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation programme to migrate from on-prem to cloud based, cost effective, scalable and resilient services.

Pearson ́s Apprenticeships

Our mission is to develop a programme that will help Pearson, its employees and its managers to progress in their lives and careers through the high-quality Apprenticeships that we at Pearson provide. We are proud of our Apprenticeship Programme, offering a range of Apprenticeships in Business Administration, Customer service, management, digital industries & IT, Financial services and many more. Our apprenticeships range from level 3 through to Masters level and we have intakes throughout the year.

Pearson believe that learning opens up opportunities, creating fulfilling careers and better lives. If you're as passionate about apprenticeships as we are, then please do visit our website to find out more and see the full list of apprenticeships we have on offer:

About the Job

The position is for Associate IT Project Manager, who is responsible for the delivery of projects within our current transformation programme.

Every project needs to be managed to ensure its success and as an Associate IT Project Manager you will know what needs to be achieved, how it will be achieved, how long it will take and how much it will cost, and works with the project team to achieve the required outcomes. We'll teach you how to become an expert in project management, starting with the basics and working up to more complex project work over a period of time. All projects will focus on delivery of software in a Cloud environment, so you'll also learn about the Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC) in addition to your formal training, and have the option to obtain AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.

About the Apprenticeship

You will be supported on the Associate Project Manager Level 4 Standard which will help build your skills and knowledge and will take you up to 24 months to complete. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve the Association for Project Management Project Management Qualification (PMQ) and the Associate Project Management Apprenticeship Level 4 standard.

About You

We're looking for a strong communicator with the ability to build great working relationships. You'll be a good problem solver, with an added ability to think analytically and logically and adapt well to change. Crucially, we're looking for people with a passion for learning and high levels of determination, motivation and drive to succeed.

You'll also need:

• The ability to manage your time effectively and prioritise your work
• A proactive and inquisitive mindset, with the ability to challenge and offer solutions
• Strong numerical and logical skills
• The ability to maintain a strong customer focus
• An innovative and creative mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• High quality interpersonal skills and influencing skills, with the ability to work well in a team

Candidates must have achieved a grade C / 4 or above in at least 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics, and hold a minimum of 48 UCAS points or equivalent.

Job Location and Hours

The role is aligned to our Rotherham, located at Junction 1 of the M18. or Oxford located at 2600 John Smith Drive, Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2JY.

You will be a hybrid worker, visiting your base office no more than once a week with the possibility of occasional travel to other Pearson sites.

We work a 37.5-hour week, with all our team free to flex their day around our core hours, which are Monday to Friday, 10 to 4 GMT/BST. School runs, etc can be accommodated. Other flexible working patterns can be considered, including part-time working and non-traditional hours. As we regularly work with global teams, particularly in India and the US, there may be the occasional need to accommodate meetings outside of core hours.

Your benefits and rewards

Here at Pearson we offer a range of benefits, which include:

• 25 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days); annual leave trading, +/- 5 days
• Annual Bonus
• Private Pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age
• Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests
• Stock/share purchase options
• Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies
• An employee wellbeing assistance programme
• Cycle to work program, volunteering days, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: PROJECT/PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 15702