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Apprentice Assistant Project Manager - 11357

Gloucester

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

Gloucestershire - our vision for 2050

Bringing this vision to life is our role. We are focused on the sustainable growth of the economy by developing jobs, housing and the transport infrastructure across a diverse county with outstanding potential. This will be change on an unprecedented scale.

This is an exciting time for talented, self-driven apprentices to join our team as we take our 2050 vision forward - thinking creatively about our role in making it happen. We are leading the way in revitalising and delivering transport and infrastructure schemes around known and planned housing growth, working in partnership with central government, external agencies and district councils. Our award-winning Highways Major Projects Teams are responsible for portfolios of over £250 million including exciting projects like M5 Junction 10, the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine and major geotechnical and structures projects.

If you want to play a role in making Gloucestershire a magnet county while building your own career, we have an opportunity for you.

About the Team and Role

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge working on exciting highway projects within the Local Major Projects Team?

You will make a difference as an Apprentice Assistant Project Manager supporting on the development, planning and delivery of some of the most ambitious schemes the County has ever delivered. Leading the way in revitalising and delivering transport and infrastructure schemes around known and planned housing growth, working in partnership with central government, external agencies and district councils.

We are committed to investing in your development and operate flexible ways of working, so you may be working in our Shirehall office in the heart of the City Centre, meeting partners anywhere within the region, working on your laptop in one of our staff cafes or working from home.

The work will be intense and fast paced; we will expect you to think on your feet and be ready to tackle challenges to grow the County’s vision.

About You

We are looking for those who will quickly understand the Gloucestershire context and can display their expertise and a can do attitude to achieve ambitious targets.

Inter personal skills and being a team player will be fundamental as will first class communication skills. A resilient, can do attitude is vital as well as the flexibility to deal with a varied workload. Whilst it may be beneficial to have project management, local authority or civil engineering experience, you must also have the skills to work across varied disciplines such as public liaison, legal, property and communications.

This post requires Level 3 or equivalent qualifications (A-Level, Diploma, BTEC).  The Apprenticeship will include a two year level 4 Project Management qualification and the two year apprenticeship incorporates formal training alongside more informal on the job learning.

The work will be intense and fast paced; we will expect you to think on your feet and be ready to tackle challenges to grow the County’s vision.

About Us

Benefits of working for GCC:

•    Flexible and agile working opportunities

•    25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service

•    An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)

•    Career development and qualification opportunities

•    Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision

•    Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

•    Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.

•    Cycle to Work scheme

•    Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

•    Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)

How to Apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

For any queries about the role please contact Alex Haworth at Alex.haworth2@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Additional Information


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Apprentice Assistant Project Manager - Job Profile


Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.


It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.


Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

For more information about the job, view links, download attachments and apply please click on the Apply Now button. 

Closing date for applications: 2025-05-18

Salary: £28,899 - £31,610 per annum

Hours Per Week: 37.00

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