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Economy, Work & Skills Project Management Apprentice

Reference No: 35652
Employer
Stockport Council
Weekly salary
385.54/week
Location
Stockport
Hours per week
37
Level
Higher
Ward
Brinnington and Central
Postcode
SK1 3XE

About this opportunity

You will join a supportive culture where you will receive coaching from experienced managers and structured training and development. You will run mini-projects and events, create project plans and contribute to the reporting process.

A normal day would include:

• Act as Project Manager (overseen / supported by a Project Sponsor), to initiate, manage, and continuously monitor, specific minor projects and/or specific aspects of larger projects to ensure effective progress and consistent delivery of projects aligned to the agreed funding, outputs and timescales for those projects
• Assist in drafting Project Plans for approval and keep them up to date for each project
• Undertake assigned duties and manage in accordance with the Project Management Procedures. Assist with updating project schedules and cost plans where required
• Assist in identifying the necessary internal and external approvals consistent with current Stockport Council practices and procedures
• Contribute to the development of Communication plans to communicate progress of projects, in particular to support marketing of Stockport Jobs Match via social media
• Assist in control and manage changes to the scope of a project, including assumptions, dependencies and constraints
• Contribute to the preparation of a business case including achieving required results
• Assist in identifying and monitoring risks and opportunities, develop mitigation plans and contribute to a risk management plan
• Help to develop resource management plans for project activities, acquire and manage resources
• As Project Manager (overseen / supported by Project Sponsor) obtain accurate cost estimates so as to enable schemes to be progressed through various technical design and implementation stages
• Regular engagement with local stakeholders of Stockport Jobs Match including registered jobseekers, employers and skills providers
• Support colleagues internally to fully utilise Stockport Jobs Match for recruiting to job opportunities, work experience placements and supported apprenticeships

What you could go on to do
Following a successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the core skills needed to be able to secure a role within Stockport Council should it become available. The knowledge of the organisation you would gain during your placement in addition to the skills you will develop will make you a strong candidate for future roles.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role. Stockport Council will also provide you with an apprenticeship mentor to support the ‘on the job’ element of your placement. There will also be access to the full range of internal courses in the Council delivered as part of our Workforce Development.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

What you should have to apply

• 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above in Maths & English
• 2 A levels

Personal Qualities

• To understand and embrace Stockport Council Values
• Willing to work towards Project Management Qualification
• Commitment to apprenticeship
• Transparency
• Professionalism
• Punctual
• Attentive
• Pride in work

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Interpreting data – text and numerical, information gathering and sorting
• A team player and with equal ability to work effectively on own initiative and without close supervision
• Effective and appropriate communication working effectively with and influencing others
• Report writing skills
• Computer literate
• Drive for results demonstrating clear commitment to achieving results and improving performance
• Committed to advancing own learning and competencies, a willingness to learn

Location

Stockport SK1 3XE
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