Degree Apprentice IT Project Management

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Job title: Degree Apprentice IT Project Management

Location: Preston

Salary: We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme

What you’ll be doing:

The Project Management Degree Apprenticeship is a 5-year scheme within BAE Systems Shared Services, Enterprise IT team.

You will experience different placements working within our Enterprise IT line of service which support all our BAE Systems sectors in the UK and abroad, giving you the opportunity to make a rewarding contribution to the work we do.

During your 5 years you will learn and demonstrate skills required to successfully manage our complex projects and programmes, such as developing leadership and change management skills, understanding how to utilise project management tools, methods and developing strategic plans within our IT Project Management teams.

The Project Management Degree Apprenticeship is delivered by the University of Cumbria which is held on campus at Lancaster University with a mixture of in person attendance and online delivery sessions.

What qualification will you get?

Project Manager (Integrated Degree) Level 6

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 Shared Services Team:

In Shared Services we help BAE Systems to serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us. You will be joining a large team who deliver the essential services and many of the critical projects that enable BAE Systems to perform, deliver and grow. This means a genuine chance to make a difference across the world



A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It’s rewarding work that truly makes a difference. You’ll work alongside a supportive team with a dedicated Skills Coach – driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.

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 GCSE A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) Including Maths & English & A minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff Points (240 point old system), or equivalent (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)