Apprentice Project Manager

Join us as an Apprentice Project Manager and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!

As an Associate Project Manager you will help the organisation achieve its goals by planning and managing projects aligned to Feras 5-year Strategic Plan. Projects might be focused on construction / refurbishment of facilities implementation of new systems new product launches effectiveness and efficiency projects or projects intended to improve quality environmental or Health and Safety compliance merger and acquisition activity. This role offers exposure to either a single complex project or a number of related smaller projects providing an excellent foundation for developing a career in project management.

What youll be doing:

• Agree and deliver project outcomes that realise defined benefits to the required quality within agreed time and cost constraints.
• Take accountability for managing risks issues actions decisions dependencies and lessons learned ensuring information is captured and maintained accurately.
• Identify engage and manage stakeholders effectively tailoring your approach to their role and level of involvement
• Support delivery across a range of projects from smaller initiatives impacting a single team to larger projects with longterm organisational impact
• Independently manage smaller projects endtoend where appropriate
• Monitor daytoday project delivery supporting revenue and cost discussions within agreed constraints
• Produce regular highquality project reports for Executivelevel Project Sponsors and Steering Groups
• Communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues at all levels across the organisation
• Learn and apply industryrecognised project management tools techniques and methodologies
• If eligible study towards a Level 6 Project Management apprenticeship attending online learning alongside gaining handson project management experience

What were looking for:

Were looking for someone at the start of their project management career who is keen to learn develop and grow. Youll ideally have:

• A minimum of 3 A Levels or a Level 3 qualification (e.g. BTEC Diploma). If you are not eligible for the apprenticeship route we will also consider applications based on relevant experience
• A basic understanding of project management principles or methodologies with a genuine desire to develop as a Project Manager
• Excellent listening communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate ideas into practical outcomes
• The ability to break complex concepts into manageable actions to drive progress against a project plan
• Confidence to challenge constructively provide feedback and proactively support others with guidance from senior colleagues
• Strong reporting skills with an understanding of why accurate and timely project reporting is critical
• An appreciation of the importance of effective risk and issue management and the ability to manage these with support.

Whats in it for you

• 25 days holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell extra leave.
• Flexible working hours on-site gym restaurant and free parking
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension life assurance a cycle2work scheme 15 weeks fully paid maternity adoption and shared parental leave paternity pay of two weeksand plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing travel and technology
• Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.

What we hope youll do next:

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Were an equal opportunity employer which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. Were committed to providing an inclusive barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if youd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward please email at and well get back to you.

At Fera were making the world a better healthier and safer place. Were a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and were working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.