Project Management Apprentice
About the role
As a Project Management Apprentice, you will become part of a team responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a variety of projects. From the early stages of project planning through to completion, you will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle and develop skills that are highly sought after across many industries.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve supporting project managers and project teams to ensure work is delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will help organise project activities, maintain schedules, monitor progress, and contribute to the successful delivery of project objectives. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will work closely with colleagues from different departments, customers, suppliers, and external partners, giving you valuable insight into how complex projects are managed in a real-world environment.
Key duties and responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects from initiation through to completion.
- Supporting the creation and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and documentation.
- Monitoring project progress and helping to track milestones, deadlines, and key deliverables.
- Assisting with budget monitoring and helping ensure resources are used effectively.
- Identifying potential risks or issues and supporting the development of solutions to keep projects on track.
- Preparing reports, presentations, and project updates for internal teams and stakeholders
- Communicating with customers, suppliers, and colleagues to gather information and provide updates.
- Organising meetings, recording actions, and following up on agreed tasks.
- Using project management tools and systems to maintain accurate records and monitor performance.
- Contributing ideas for process improvements and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
This apprenticeship is designed to provide a strong foundation in project management principles while helping you develop a wide range of transferable workplace skills. You will learn how to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines, solve problems, and communicate effectively with people at all levels of an organisation.
To be successful in this role, you should be motivated, organised, and eager to learn. You will enjoy working as part of a team while also taking responsibility for your own tasks and development. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude will help you thrive in this exciting environment.
Working week
Monday to Friday. Exact start and end time to be confirmed.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
Apprenticeship Standard: Associate Project Manager (Level 4) – Skills England.
Duration: 18 months + 5 months End Point Assessment.
Delivery: 1 day every 2 weeks (online via MS Teams).
This apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position with the company and an opportunity to gain further qualifications in project management.
Things to consider
This role requires UK Government Security Clearance, so you must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
About ASCENT FLIGHT TRAINING (MANAGEMENT) LIMITED
Ascent Flight Training is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Babcock International, responsible for delivering the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS). We train the next generation of Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and Army pilots, using advanced aircraft, simulators, and training systems.
Our teams work on exciting, high-profile programmes that keep UK Defence at the forefront of aviation training. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation where your ideas and contributions matter from day one.