Project Manager L6 Apprentice

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Job Description

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

(rising annually throughout the apprenticeship)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 48 months

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours

Location: Hartree Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick, Warrington, WA4 4AD

Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd February 2026

Interview Date: Feb 2026 / Mar 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Are you ready to start your career in project management? Join the Hartree Centre’s Programme Management Office as a Project Management Apprentice and help deliver projects that enable businesses to solve real‑world challenges with the latest technologies. You’ll assist both internal and external stakeholders in delivering projects that create meaningful results across industry and academia.

You’ll learn first-hand how to oversee complex collaborative research projects, while assisting us in developing and advancing our methods following the UK Association for Project Management approach. Join us and engage with a team dedicated to continuous growth in a fast‑paced, innovative atmosphere.

About an Apprenticeship at STFC

We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to develop their skills through formal training and hands‑on experience. As an apprentice, you’ll gain real‑world experience, build technical and professional skills, and contribute to cutting‑edge research and innovation in a dynamic, supportive environment.

You’ll be fully supported throughout the programme with regular check‑ins from a dedicated Apprenticeship Coordinator, structured training, practical experience, and mentorship from industry professionals. Plus, you’ll have access to workshops, a peer network, and career development support, helping you feel confident and prepared for new challenges.

Why join the Hartree Centre at STFC?

The Hartree Centre’s goal is to equip UK industry with the necessary knowledge, skills, and compute capabilities to unlock advanced digital technologies’ full potential. As a part of UK Research and Innovation, it features some of the UK’s most sophisticated computing, data, and AI technologies. From SMEs starting out to multinational corporations, its experts collaborate with both industry and the research community.

They address real challenges and speed up the deployment of high‑performance technologies, driving major gains in efficiency, performance, and time to market.

Qualifications Gained

• Level 6 Project Manager (integrated degree) apprenticeship
• BSc (Hons) in Project Management
• APM PMQ
• Project manager (integrated degree) / Skills England

What You’ll Learn

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will develop a deep understanding of multiple elements of project management, including:

Project Governance & Compliance

• Understanding governance frameworks, roles, and responsibilities.
• Ensuring projects align with organisational strategy and legal requirements.

Planning & Scheduling

• Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Applying change control and maintaining schedule integrity.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
• Managing issues proactively to minimise impact on delivery.

Financial & Resource Management

• Preparing and monitoring budgets and cost forecasts.
• Managing resources effectively to optimise performance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Building positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicating clearly and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Understanding procurement processes and supplier management.
• Managing contracts to ensure compliance and value for money.

Change & Benefits Realisation

• Managing organisational change and ensuring benefits are delivered.
• Aligning projects with long‑term strategic objectives.

Training provider

University of Cumbria: BSc (Hons) Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship – University of Cumbria

Delivery – Online (live sessions) and face‑to‑face over the Annual Summer School

What You'll Be Doing – Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of Hartree Centre projects, helping meet agreed goals and deadlines.
• Assisting with planning tasks,…