Apprenticeship · Level 6 (Degree)
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn a fully funded BSc (Hons) in Leadership and Project Management and a Level 6 Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship over 37 months.
- Lead teams and solve real business challenges in Amazon's fast-paced fulfilment centres and operational sites.
- Requires 3 A-Levels at ABB or equivalent, Maths and English GCSEs, and to be 18+ by September 2027.
- Involves shift work, including days, nights, and weekends, in a physical, on-your-feet role.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to earn a fully funded BSc (Hons) in Leadership and Project Management while working in Amazon's operations. You will be solving real business challenges alongside experienced leaders in fulfilment centres or operational sites.
What You'll Do
- Lead teams and drive change in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Motivate teams, have difficult conversations with empathy, and create a positive work environment.
- Work a shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.
- Prioritise quickly and stay composed under pressure.
- Engage in problem-solving on the floor, such as clearing bottlenecks or managing workflow.
- Work on projects linked to your degree, such as building business cases for process improvements or analysing data.
- Attend university masterclasses, webinars, and complete coursework.
Skills You'll Develop
Over 37 months, you will develop skills in:
- Business strategy and organisational operations.
- Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery.
- Leading and managing diverse teams.
- Financial controls, business case development, and performance reporting.
- Stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing.
- Organisational change management.
- Risk identification, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
- Commercial awareness, procurement, and contract management.
- Digital innovation, data-driven technologies, and AI.
Qualifications You'll Achieve
- BSc (Hons) Leadership and Project Management
- Level 6 Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship
- CMI Level 5 Certificate in Project Management (dual accredited)
- International Project Management Association (IPMA) Level D qualification
Entry Requirements
- Be 18 years or over before the start date (September 2027).
- Have the right to live and work in England at the point of enrolment (June 2027). If you are on a visa, this must enable you to legally work and reside in England for the entire duration of the programme from enrolment.
- Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years prior to the start date.
- Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2027 or later.
- Be prepared to travel for external/mandatory training.
- Hold 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
- Hold 3 A Levels at minimum grades ABB (or equivalent).
- Must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.
Preferred Qualifications
- An interest in operations, logistics, or supply chain environments.
- Enthusiasm for leading, motivating, and working with people.
- Natural leadership instincts.
- Resilience and ability to prioritise under pressure.
- Great communication and influencing skills.
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
- Comfortable with change and fast-paced environments.
- Happy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, including shift work (days, nights, and weekends).