Job Description:
At Leonardo Helicopters UK, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a BSc (Hons) Project Management Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6).
Designed for the real world; Learn the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to succeed in project management.
Blend of work and study; Combine virtual classroom learning with real workplace experience – learning builds from Level 4 to Level 6.
Industry-focused assessments; Apply what you learn to real project scenarios, like building business cases and planning projects.
Grow professionally; Complete personal development modules to set goals, track progress, and reflect on your growth.
Created with experts; Designed with input from students and employers to make sure it meets industry needs.
Final project (EPA); Show what you’ve learned in a practical, career-ready project at the end of the course.
During the apprenticeship, you will:
Start with an Induction into Leonardo, as well as a 2 day in person Weston university centre Induction, to ensure that apprenticeship requirements and expectations are fully established.
The structure of the Apprenticeship programme will be as follows:
• Year 1 : Online Day Release (1 day per week) to start the year 1 modules; Introduction to the Project Environment, Introduction to the Business Environment, People in Organisations, Introduction to Finance, Professional Practice. 4 days onsite within the workplace spending time within placement.
• Year 2: Online Day Release (1 day per week) to start the year 2 modules; Introduction to Enquiry Based Research, Project Management Fundamentals, Project Methodologies, Business Case Development, Professional Practice 2, Project Management Qualification (PMQ). 4 days onsite within the workplace spending time within placement
• Year 3 : Online Day Release (1 day per week) to start the year 3 modules; Procurement and Contract Management, Project Change Control and Quality Management, Project Governance and Risk Management, Working with Data in Projects, Professional Practice. 4 days onsite within the workplace spending time within placement .
• Year 4 : Online Day Release (1 day per week) to start the year 4 modules ; Project Leadership, Contemporary Issues in Project Management, Work-based Project and Professional Review (EPA) 4 days onsite within the workplace spending time within. placement
During your time on site you will work across a variety of Project Delivery teams, gaining valuable experience as an active team member within our diverse Product Lines across the Helicopter Division. By contributing to all phases of the project delivery lifecycle, you will develop a broad understanding of project management and delivery processes, while building practical knowledge and experience across complex projects.
This opportunity will provide you with the foundations for a successful career in project delivery, supporting the development of advanced and complex helicopter programmes.
What you’ll bring
Entry criteria for degree level courses is:
Age 18+
60 UCAS tariff points, preferably in related subjects such as Maths, Science and IT, T Level Pass (C or above on the core) or a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM, or a T Level at Pass, or equivalent, in addition to Level 2 English and Maths at 4/C or above
Desired Skills
Thirst for continuous improvement
Eye for detail
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Good communication skills (written & verbal) as well as negotiation and influencing skills
Good IT skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support engagement with all levels of the business
An ability to problem solve and make timely decisions even in situations with ambiguous or incomplete information.
Security Clearance
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