IT Project Manager Apprenticeship - 2 Year Fixed Term
IT Project Manager Apprenticeship - 2 Year Fixed Term
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BUSINESS FUNCTION:Finance
SALARY: 25889per annum
ROLE TYPE: Hybrid
HOURS:37 per week
LOCATION: York
Apprentice IT Project Manager
If youre curious about how digital projects come to life and want to build a career in the beating heart of the rail industry this could be your next stop. As an Apprentice IT Project Manager at Northern youll be part of a team that makes change happen supporting the projects that keep our services running smoothly and our customers moving.
People come to Northern for trains they can rely on but its the innovation behind the scenes that makes the magic happen. Our IT team is growing fast and with exciting new technologies and major digital projects on the horizon this is the perfect time to join us. Based mainly at our York office youll work alongside experienced project managers get stuck into real-world challenges and pick up skills that will set you up for a brilliant future.
What youll be doing
- Helping plan run and track IT projects making sure they stay on course.
- Supporting the management of resources budgets and timelines.
- Keeping an eye on scope and progress and helping to flag risks before they become issues.
- Assisting with clear timely communication across teams and stakeholders.
- Balancing your time between hands-on work and one day a week dedicated to your studies.
About you
Strong communication good time management and a head for problem solving thats three things youll bring to the table. You might have some experience already in IT or project management but what matters most is your willingness to learn and get involved.
Youll also need:
5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 5 (A* to C) including English and Maths
Why choose an Apprenticeship with Northern
As part of this Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship youll gain a Prince2 Foundation qualification learn on the job and be supported every step of the way. Youll have regular one-to-one sessions with experienced managers take part in workshops get helpful feedback and have access to all the templates and tools our project managers use day to day.
Whats in it for you
At Northern we dont just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Heres a taste of what you can look forward to:
- Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you your partner and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
- Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
- Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
- Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing Northern Perks has you covered.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family lifestyle and more.
- Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business youre in.
- Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. Thats why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
Why Northern
Were more than just a train operator. Were the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities creating opportunities and driving sustainable growth. With 2500 trains running daily were on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.
Back in 1825 the first passenger train set off in the North of England after which rail quickly spread across the globe - and this year were celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.
A place for everyone
The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.
At Northern we dont just move people from A to B - were building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if thats something you need. Were also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role well always offer an interview.
We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.
No matter your background experience or whether you call it a bap barm or cob theres a place for you here in the railway.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
