Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 4-year Project Management Degree Apprenticeship, leading to a BSc Honours degree and APM membership.
- Earn £23,500 per year, with potential salary increases as you progress.
- Requires 3 A Levels (A*-C) including English, Maths or Business, or an equivalent Level 3 business qualification, plus GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4-9/A*-C).
- Hybrid working arrangement with at least 3-4 days on-site per week.
- Based in Basildon.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a 4-year Project Management Degree Apprenticeship where you will work within Integrated Project Teams. You will gain skills in team management, contract status reviews, risk management, lifecycle management, and financial management. The role involves supporting project execution and delivery within the Integrated Sensing & Protection line of business. You will undertake placements in different functions to gain rounded experience, culminating in a final placement in a Project Management role.
Your studies will be with an academic partner, leading to a BSc Honours degree in Project Management. This is achieved through a mixture of work-based learning, distance learning, and university attendance, fulfilling the Project Management Apprenticeship standard (ST0411). Upon successful completion, you will be eligible for full membership of the Association for Project Management (APM).
Requirements
- Qualifications:
- 3 x A Levels (A*- C), with one in English, Maths, or a Business-related subject.
- OR an alternative Level 3 qualification in a business-related subject.
- GCSE (Grade 4 - 9 / A*- C) in Maths and English.
- Commitment: You must be ready to commit to working in the business and completing the 4-year degree programme.
Salary
- £23,500 per year.
Working Arrangement
- Hybrid Working: You will be expected to spend at least 3/4 days a week on site.
Security Clearance
- Many roles at Leonardo are subject to security and export control restrictions. Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and undergo criminal record declaration and employment/education history verification for the previous five years.
- For more sensitive posts, additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may be required. Generally, continuous UK residency for the previous five years is expected for SC level vetting, and ten years for DV clearance. Overseas time may be accepted in some circumstances.
Benefits
- Time to recharge: Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
- Secure your future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Wellbeing: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion and diversity networks.
- Performance rewards: All employees are eligible for a bonus scheme.
- Share ownership: Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Tailored perks: Up to £500 annually for flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.