Project Management
2027 Project Planning & Controls Apprentice - Level 4 Project Management Associate Apprenticeship
Thales Group
Location
Cheadle, Cheshire
Postcode
SK3 0XB
Salary
£24,000 per annum
Duration
2 years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 4 – Higher
Qualification
Level 4
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
17 February 2027
Vacancy reference
R0337767
Minimum grades
2 A Levels grade C or above, minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 (A-C) in English and Maths
About the role
Transform your curiosity into a rewarding career. If you're passionate about projects and eager to learn, this apprenticeship is perfect for you. Combining academic study with hands-on, practical experience, it offers a fantastic opportunity to grow and thrive within a global, innovative & industry leading organisation. 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.
Requirements
2 A Levels grade C or above in any subject or equivalent Level 3 qualification such as BTEC Diploma (MM), T Level (Merit) or Level 3 apprenticeship. Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4-9 (A-C) in English and Maths. Permanent right to work in the UK and ability to successfully complete UK Government security checks including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC). Must have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. For UK Eyes Only programme: must be British citizen from birth and must not hold any other nationality.
Working week
37 hours per week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday)
Skills
Project planningProject schedulingProject monitoringProject controlsRisk managementGovernanceBudget trackingSchedule management
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Training & development
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll receive on-the-job training tailored to work alongside your studies, giving you the hands-on experience needed to develop practical skills and knowledge. The programme will be delivered via a virtual delivery model consisting of live virtual workshops, 1-2-1 coaching calls, and self-directed learning activities. You will develop knowledge and skills in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control techniques; supporting effective bid and project delivery through project controls; applying governance, assurance, and project management processes; developing and maintaining integrated project schedules and plans; tracking performance, risks, costs, and progress against project objectives.
Future prospects
Upon successful completion of your End Point Assessment, you will roll off into the Thales UK Bid and Project Management job family into a Project Planner or Project Controller role.
Company 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)
About Thales Group
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.