Higher Apprentice Project Management

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Job Title: Higher Apprentice Project Management

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Starting from £23,286 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you will be doing:

Whatever project you are assigned to, you’ll be the eyes and ears of that project, ensuring it stays on track. You will maintain, update and report on key project data, identify any potential issues as the project progresses and help make effective decisions to move the project along. You’ll be using the latest project management tools to assist the teams you are assigned to in keeping projects on track.

You will move between a series of placements throughout the first two years of the three year apprenticeship. The placements consist of Project Controls, Project Planning, Detail Planning, Change Management and Risk & Opportunity Management. The final year will typically be a yearlong placement in your strongest performing placement area, gaining the relevant skills and knowledge to be fully competent to graduate into the professional role that is associated with the chosen area.

Specific activities could include:

During a three-year Project Management apprenticeship you will be embedded within our Project Controls and Planning teams supporting the successful delivery of our major programmes by gathering information about time, cost and quality then identifying and analysing data trends and driving actions to their conclusion. Equipping you with the foundation of both the knowledge and experience required to develop into one of our Project Controller or Planner positions on the first step of the project management career path.

What Qualification Will You Get?

Diploma in Project Management SCQF Level 8

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) at SCQF Level 7

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Naval Ships Team:

As part of our UK Maritime Sector, Naval Ships designs, builds and delivers complex warships and combat systems, developing and using the latest technology to compete with the world’s best is at the heart of what we do.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control / Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

5 National 5s including Maths, English and a Business or IT related subject at Grade C or above (or equivalent) (Application of Maths can be accepted). 2 Highers including English at Grade C or above (or equivalent).