An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to be a full-time Degree Project Management Apprentice within the Waste and Environmental Operations in Blackpool. Our client is a wholly owned company of Blackpool Council, providing Environmental Operations, which include Waste collection, Street cleaning, grounds, and Park maintenance.  A full job specification will be sent to you on application.

About the role
Our client is recruiting a Project Management Apprentice. There are various projects they will be planning as a company, to capture the impact of proposed changes legislated in the Resources and Waste Strategy for England. Defra is proposing a range of new legislation which will impact the waste sector and the successful candidate will work with Blackpool and The Fylde College on a four-year programme to obtain a Project Management Degree.

About the degree apprenticeship
The degree apprenticeship will develop the academic knowledge together with the higher practical and technical competences needed to increase productivity and achieve genuine competitive advantage.

• 4-year course
• Accredited by APM and awarded by Lancaster University
• Covers Levels 4, 5 and 6 delivered concurrently with workplace skills and development
• PMQ exam included
• Live work-based project
• Weekly classes on Teams
• Requires work-based project
• Suitable delegates must be in a project-based role

About the  benefits

• Degree course funded by the company
• Salary - National Minimum Wage
• 26 days holiday per annum, plus statutory bank holidays
• 39 hour working week – Monday to Friday
• Free staff parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (365-day support 24/7)
• Range of employee discounts available for local attractions and discounted membership of Blackpool Council Leisure Centres

About you
To be successful for the role of Project Management Apprentice you will have / be:

• Level 3 qualifications on entry e.g. 3 GCE “A” Levels at Grades A to C, or a vocational equivalent
• Maths and English at Level 2 prior to starting the apprenticeship
• Great organisation and prioritisation skills
• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Some understanding of data (how to seek it, sort it and analyse it)
• Comfortable with greater accountability and acting independently
• Open to admitting mistakes and improving from them
• Adaptable and open to new opportunities
• Bold thinker and willing to share ideas
• Good ICT skills

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Project Management Apprentice on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!