Project Support Apprenticeship (Level 4)

Key Tasks

Support projects and programmes Provide support to manage risk of project Contract management and procurement Project budgets and finance Produce routine basic information in response to a request Help others in dealing with enquiries from customers Keeping project documentation up to date Taking minutes of project meetings Assisting with data input and processing using electronic systems General administrative duties – to support project work

Training:
You will attend a training provider, usually on day release, to gain a Level 4 qualification in project management Attend an Apprentice Induction Gain a health & safety qualification Attend enrichment activities to enhance your knowledge eg interview techniques, health & wellbeing, finance, disability awareness Have the chance to attend marketing events and also take part in activities during National Apprenticeship Week

Training Outcome:
Gain a Level 4 Project management apprenticeship 2 years work experience in the public sector Personal support to seek employment 4 months from the apprenticeship ending The apprenticeship programme has a high retention rate as there are many opportunities to gain employment within the council

Employer Description:
Wakefield Council is a local authority who provides many services to the citizens of Wakefield and the surrounding district. We are an ambitious, high achieving and low spending council, delivering value for money through efficiency and innovation. Continuous improvements to our high quality services means we need to employ talented and dedicated individuals to support our existing workforce.

Working Hours :
The working week is usually: Monday to Thursday - 8.30am - 5.00pm Friday - 8.30am - 4.30pm. Flexible/hybrid working is required.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Resilience