Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 3-year Higher Level Apprenticeship working towards a Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business.
- Earn a salary of £24,000 per annum, with potential performance-related pay uplifts.
- Gain hands-on experience in project planning and controls within the Bid & Project Management Function.
- Applications close on Wednesday 17 February 2027.
- Role based in Belfast, requiring the permanent right to work in the UK and ability to obtain security clearance.
About the Role
This exciting Project Planning & Controls Apprenticeship will give you the skills and knowledge to be an effective team member within the Bid and Project Management Function at Thales. The apprentice programme will provide you with a strong understanding and working knowledge of planning, scheduling, monitoring and controls, building the foundations for future roles supporting or managing projects that deliver world leading solutions to our global customer base. The Bid and Project Management functions’ key responsibilities are to support the project team deliver the mission and ensure strong governance over bids and projects and oversee the implementation of consistent and assured processes.
Your Responsibilities May Include:
- Assisting with the creation and maintenance of the integrated master schedules for assigned projects
- Contributing to project reports and attend associated reviews
- Assisting in the deployment & reporting of risk & opportunity management
- Helping the project team ensure correct and effective project governance is applied
- Operating Thales UK tools to ensure effective management of the project schedule, budgets, risks and opportunities
- Committing to attend all elements of the apprenticeship including attendance on virtual training modules, 1-2-1 coaching calls, assignments, exams and mandatory Thales UK training activities to lay the foundations for your contribution to future growth of the business
Apprenticeship Programme
This is a 3-year programme, working towards a Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business, at Belfast Metropolitan College.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. A self-starter who can manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in project planning/controls and Thales. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve the qualification.
Entry Requirements
- 64 UCAS points at A Level, or BTEC diploma or a Level 3 apprenticeship
- 5 GCSE's 9-4 (A-C), including Maths and English
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum
- Performance-related pay uplifts
- Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)
- Contributory Company Pension
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- Employee assistance programme
- Learning and Development support
- Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
- Life Cover
- 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)
Recruitment Process
- Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage.
- Upload Your CV
- Check your emails for the invitation to apply – this will come from recruiting@jobalerts.thalesgroup.com
- Complete Your Application – follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles.
- Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role.
- Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews.
- Job Offer – successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales.
For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr .
Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.
Security Requirements
Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels