Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn a fully funded BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Management over 42 months.
- Work on real projects, developing skills in planning, coordination, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Requires 5 GCSEs (including Maths & English) and 3 A Levels (or equivalent).
- Start date: September 2027.
- Based in England, with potential travel for training.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Amazon as a Project Management Degree Apprentice, earning a fully funded BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Management over a 42-month fixed-term contract.
What You'll Do
You will help deliver real projects that improve processes, enhance customer experience, and drive innovation across Amazon's diverse business lines. You'll work alongside experienced project professionals, using recognised methodologies and quality frameworks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participating in planning sessions to align on project goals, milestones, and priorities.
- Coordinating resources and timelines to keep deliverables on track.
- Identifying risks early and collaborating on practical ways to mitigate them.
- Tracking progress with data and reporting tools, and recommending improvements.
- Presenting updates to stakeholders using dashboards, metrics, and reports.
- Building relationships with colleagues and senior leaders across the business.
- Supporting process improvement initiatives to simplify workflows and boost efficiency.
- Learning directly from experienced project and programme managers through mentorship.
What You'll Gain
- A fully funded BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Management.
- A broad, adaptable skillset including stakeholder engagement, governance, financial control, and risk management.
- Experience in supporting and leading projects across diverse Amazon teams (HR, Operations, Technology, Entertainment).
- The opportunity to contribute ideas and take ownership early in a fast-paced environment.
About the Programme
- Duration: 42 months, starting September 2027.
- Structure: 80% on-the-job learning and 20% dedicated study.
- Learning: Combines on-the-job learning, structured study, online learning, and mentorship.
- Travel: Occasional travel to a training centre may be required.
Entry Requirements
To qualify for this programme, you must:
- 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).
- 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.
- Hold 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (A-C) or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
- Hold 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications at grade C or above.
- Not already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.
Preferred Qualifications
- A genuine interest in how projects are planned, delivered, and improved.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A logical, analytical mindset and enjoyment of solving problems.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.
- A collaborative, team-first approach.
- Comfortable working with data to track progress and inform decisions.
- The ability to think strategically while staying on top of day-to-day detail.
- A growth mindset - adaptable, open to feedback, and eager to learn new tools and ways of working.
- Evidence of leading or organising something (e.g., a group project, event, society, team, or community initiative).
