Programme Management Apprentice

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A Truly Global Business

Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn.

Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050

Making a Difference

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

Sitting across our three business lines; Civil, Defence and Engines at our East Cowes manufacturing plants you’ll do just that. Established in 1901, one of our older production sites with a workforce of cira 800 employees. Our East Cowes plants, Isle of Wight are where we design, manufacture, test and repair high performance structures and systems. We have two facilities on the Island; Falcon Yard, Ferry Road and Osborne Site, Saunders Way. Both locations employ the company’s distinct competencies in major assemblies and composite structures for the global aerospace market. Our customer base includes Airbus, Astronics, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, Cessna, Cobham, Honeywell, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Rolls Royce and Triumph

As a Programme Management Apprentice, reporting into the Apprenticeships & NVQ Programmes Manager, you’ll join our 4 year programme which will provide you with development and training across a wide range of Programme Management knowledge, skills and behaviours to include:
Managing Customer requirements for business demand.

Managing and Collating Data

Communicating with Stakeholders.

Managing Programme costs and schedules.

Team working

Maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

Managing Delivery plans.

Managing Risks and Opportunity

Business case/ proposal management.

Contracting and procuring.

Financial Management

In addition to this you will have the chance to work with some of the world’s leading aerospace businesses, develop and have the opportunity to travel.

Within GKN Aerospace the Programme Management Team are the key interface between our external customers and our manufacturing /operations teams, to ensure that all products are delivered in line with the agreed delivery schedule, quality requirements and whilst meeting the expectations of our customers.

On competition of your apprenticeship, you are likely to move into a Programme Support Officer (PSO) or Commercial Support Officer (CSO) role.

Subject to your qualifications and business needs, you will either begin working in conjunction with Level 3 - Business Administrator Standard and then progress on to the Level 4 - Associate Project Manager Standard, or, begin on the Level 4 standard with the opportunity to progress to a Level 6/degree standard.

How you’ll contribute

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and enthusiasm with you every day. In return we ask for you to observe the following points:
Whether working or in training, to be diligent and punctual at all times.

To attend courses, keep records and undertake any tests determined by the company in order to measure & achieve your training objectives and quality gates.

To successfully complete all activities documented in the Apprenticeship Training Agreement.

To behave in a responsible manner and in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation relating to the individual’s responsibilities.

To become an ambassador of the Company’s name and image.

**Qualifications**:
Level 3 Entry - 4 GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above (must include Maths & English)

Level 4 Entry - 5 GCSE’s at Grade 6 or above (must include Maths & English)

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Level 3 Business Qualification*
- Must also have a GCSE in English & Maths, Grade 4 or above.

What We’ll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
Industry Leading Pension Scheme - A defined contribution scheme where GKN will pay 1.5 times the member contributions (up to a maximum company contribution of 12%).

As a member of the Pension Scheme, Death in Service cover (Life Assurance) of 8x salary

Group Income Protection (as part of the Pension Scheme)

190 hours holiday + bank holidays

Shopping Discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme and access to a Bereavement helpline

Dedicated Wellbeing Champions, qualified in Mental Health First Aid

A collaborative, dynamic working environment

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