Associate Project Management Apprentice

Grow your career as a Project Management apprentice with the National Trust and gain experience delivering projects for the biggest conversation charity in Europe.

The programme is drawn from the Apprenticeship Standard Associate Project Manager level 4 but will be undertaken in 18 months including the End Point Assessment (EPA) period.

Throughout the apprenticeship you will attend monthly virtual tuition, along with coaching from our training partner and e-learning assignments that cover core aspects of project management such as leadership, communication, stakeholder management, planning and cost control.

The programme may lead to a Project or Programme Co-ordinator role upon completion.

- What do you know about the National Trust, and what attracts you to this role?

- What skills do you think would be the most important for a Associate Project Manager Apprentice?

- How will you go about making the most of this apprenticeship to further your career in Project Management?

What it's like to work here:We have a supportive and growing community of over 250 project and programme professionals - from apprentices to co-ordinators, officers, managers and senior manager roles - who collectively deliver an enormous amount of impact for the charity.

As an organisation we spend £200m+ per year on our projects in support of our charitable aims. We do so to protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after thousands of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit.

You'll work within the Support and Revenue directorate, you'll be working on projects with the team responsible for maximising the value of the products, systems and processes. This includes everything from our holidays systems, to our admissions and events booking platforms and the systems we use to manage our supporter relationships. We look at the end-to-end impacts of change and working closely with our delivery teams in IT, collaborate to deliver the optimum solution.
- What you'll be doing:You’ll be working with your Trust Line Manager/ Mentor on tasks specific to your assigned project or projects, as part of the wider team.
- Expect to be involved in tasks such as reviewing and updating the project plan, risk register or highlight reports; supporting with stakeholder meetings and workshops; and preparing information for project boards.
- You’ll attend, and prepare for, monthly review meetings with your Coach and be accountable for your progression against the Apprenticeship Standard.
- You’ll be required to complete and upload evidence to an e-portfolio to document your progress.
- You’ll be required to complete mandatory e-learning courses and will be given training to prepare for the Association for Project Management’s (APM) Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
- You’ll abide by the Trust’s ways of working and uphold our Values.

**Who we're looking forApplications will be assessed against the below criteria, as well as the content of your cover letter**

**The minimum standards required for this role are**:

- Team player with the ability to work independently but also as part of the project team
- Keen to learn, committed to self-development and enthusiastic about acquiring new skills
- Passionate about project management and interested in pursuing a career in the profession
- Good attention to detail
- 5 GCSEs at (including maths and English at C/4 or above) and 2 A levels, BTEC or equivalent level 3 qualification

**Please also read the complete role profile attached to this advert.**

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Free parking at most locations
- Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK