Apprentice Project Manager

MSX has been a trusted partner to leading vehicle manufacturers, their retailers, and mobility organizations globally for more than 30 years. Our unwavering commitment is to help our clients transform their businesses and effectively manage operations in the areas of:
Sales Performance;
Repair Optimization and Compliance;
Parts and Accessories Sales Performance; and Consumer Engagement.
With our global teams,industry expertise, and the power of technology, we design and deliver tailored, sustainable, and innovative solutions and services that help our clients optimize their operations and captivate their customers.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our team as a Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprentice. This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to develop essential project management skills while working towards a nationally recognized qualification equivalent to a Higher National Certificate (HNC). You will support the delivery of projects across the organization, learning from experienced project professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support & Coordination

• Assist project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects
• Support the development of project plans, schedules, and resource allocation
• Help coordinate project activities and ensure tasks are completed on time
• Monitor project progress and update project documentation
• Assist with risk identification and issue management
• Support the preparation of project status reports and presentations
• Coordinate project meetings and document minutes and actions

Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate with project stakeholders to gather requirements and updates
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and maintain stakeholder registers
• Assist in managing stakeholder expectations
• Build effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders
• Escalate issues and concerns to senior project managers appropriately

Project Administration

• Maintain project documentation, filing systems, and shared drives
• Update project management tools and software (MS Project, Trello, Jira, etc.)
• Track project budgets, timelines, and resource usage
• Prepare project reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Organize and coordinate project meetings, workshops, and events
• Manage project correspondence and communications

Planning & Scheduling

• Assist in developing work breakdown structures (WBS)
• Help create and maintain project schedules using Gantt charts
• Support resource planning and allocation activities
• Monitor project milestones and deliverables
• Identify dependencies and critical path activities
• Update plans based on project progress and changes

Quality & Risk Management

• Support quality assurance processes and documentation
• Assist in identifying and assessing project risks and issues
• Help maintain risk and issue registers
• Support the implementation of risk mitigation actions
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards
• Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement activities
• Assist with budget tracking and forecasting
• Process purchase orders and invoices
• Support financial reporting and variance analysis
• Help maintain financial records and documentation

Qualifications & Education

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4/A*-C, including English and Mathematics
• Eligibility to undertake a Level 4 apprenticeship program
• Right to work in the UK

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Problem‑solving mindset and proactive approach
• Basic numeracy and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Professional and positive attitude
• Previous experience in an administrative, coordination, or project support role
• Understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Exposure to project management software (MS Project, Asana, Trello, )
• Experience working in a fast‑paced or deadline‑driven environment
• Interest in obtaining project management certifications (PRINCE2, APM, PMI)
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.