L4 Project Manager Apprentice, Leeds

Job Title: L4 Project Manager Apprentice Salary: Apprenticeship Rates - dependant on ageClosing Date: About the Role

Leeds City College is seeking a motivated and enthusiasticProject Management Apprentice to join our Capital Projects Team at an exciting time in the college's development.

We are delivering a significant programme of investment across our estate, transforming existing campuses and developing new learning environments over the coming years. These projects will support our continued growth, enhance the student experience, and help us achieve our sustainability ambitions.

As part of our Capital Projects Team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting projects, gaining practical experience while contributing to developments that will have a lasting impact on thousands of students.

Alongside your role, you will complete the Level 4 Project Manager Apprenticeship, a 16-month programme that includes one day per week of classroom-based learning, enabling you to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for a successful career in project management.

If you're organised, eager to learn, and excited by the opportunity to be part of shaping the future of Leeds City College, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• You will provide advice and guidance to college staff on the Group approach towards capital projects.
• Communicate and consult with user departments to ensure the appropriate levels of engagement.
• Ensure Directorate processes and procedures are applied throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and report to the Head of Capital Projects on the design development process to ensure appropriate levels of space utilisation in accordance with the Groups specific requirements.

About You

• GCSE-level qualifications in English and Maths.
• Completion of a Level 3 qualification.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written with different people across the Group and externally.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable to cope with change and uncertainty.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Peoples Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City Colleges values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. Youll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.SAFEGUARDING At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIES We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

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