Associate Project Manager Higher Apprenticeship
Thales · South East · PO15 5RX
About the role
🚀 Turn Your Curiosity into a Career as a Project Management Apprentice! 🚀
Ready to dive into the world of engineering and gain real-world experience while earning a salary? We're looking for passionate, eager-to-learn individuals to join our degree apprenticeship programme. This is your chance to blend academic study with exciting, hands-on work! 🧑💻✨
What's in it for You?
- 💰 Earn a salary from day one!
- 📈 Gain practical experience in a project management role.
- 🛠️ Receive dedicated job-specific training and development.
- 🎓 Achieve a recognised qualification.
- 🤝 Secure a permanent role from the start.
- 📚 Your tuition fees will be fully paid!
About the Role:
You'll be supporting our Tier 1 customers across the UK and Northern Europe, working with cutting-edge tech like cards, authentication tokens, and Fido Security keys. Your mission? To:
- Scope and define exciting projects based on customer needs. 🎯
- Deliver solutions that meet customer requirements and Thales' high standards. ✅
- Drive projects forward, ensuring customer satisfaction through clear communication on planning, risks, resources, and quality. 🗣️
- Manage project budgets and represent Thales Digital Banking interests. 📊
- Collaborate with talented teams across the UK and internationally. 🌍
What You'll Learn:
- Master project management methodologies. 🧠
- Excel in work package specification, definition, and allocation.
- Develop your team management skills.
- Become a pro at stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Understand governance and compliance.
Our Apprenticeship Programme:
This 2-year Level 4 Project Manager Associate Apprenticeship is your launchpad! You'll learn the ins and outs of Project Management from one of the industry's best. We combine:
- Live virtual workshops. 💻
- 1-on-1 coaching calls. 📞
- Self-directed learning activities. 📚
Upon successful completion, you'll roll into a permanent role within Thales UK's Bid and Project Management team.
What We're Looking For:
We need motivated, committed individuals who are self-starters, great at time management, and show genuine initiative. If you have a passion for project planning and Thales, you're who we're looking for! 💪
- Education: 2 A Levels (Grade C or above in any subject) OR equivalent L3 qualification (BTEC Diploma MM, T Level Merit, Level 3 Apprenticeship).
- GCSEs: Minimum of five GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above), including English Language and Mathematics.
- Important Note: This programme is for those who don't already hold a relevant degree.
Awesome Benefits!
- Competitive salary: £24,000 per annum.
- Performance-related pay uplifts. 🚀
- Generous holiday entitlement: 201 hours per year (plus company day & 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). 💖
How to Apply:
1. Apply Online: Register your interest via the apply button. You only need to apply for one role initially!
2. Upload CV: Get your CV ready.
3. Check Emails: Look out for an invitation from recruiting@jobalerts.thalesgroup.com.
4. Complete Application: Follow the link in the email to finish your application (you can apply for up to 4 roles!).
5. Online Tests: Demonstrate your suitability.
6. Virtual Assessment Centre: Group exercises and competency-based interviews await successful candidates.
7. Job Offer: The final step to joining Thales!
Important Dates:
- Applications Close: Wednesday 17 February 2027 at 11:59 pm. Apply early as roles may close sooner! ⏰
- Next Steps: We'll be in touch by the end of February 2027.
- Assessment Centres: February - May 2027.
- Induction Week: Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.
Security Requirements:
Due to the nature of our work, all roles are subject to security checks. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to obtain UK Government security clearance (BPSS & SC). For SC clearance, you'll typically need to have resided in the UK for the last five years. This specific role also has UK Eyes Only programme restrictions, requiring British citizenship from birth. 🇬🇧
About Thales Cyber Security Products, Digital Banking:
We provide secure banking and payment solutions for financial institutions and their customers. Thales is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion.
Ready to make your mark? Click 'Apply' now! 👇
Key responsibilities
- Supporting Tier1 customers with various solutions
- Scope and define projects based on customer requests
- Deliver solutions in compliance with customer requirements and proposals
- Drive projects to ensure customer satisfaction through clear communication
- Manage project budget and company interests