Degree Apprentice (Level 6) - Project Management Consulting

We are proud to offer a supportive working environment, and whilst you will have an assigned mentor, you’ll be working with and receive coaching from a number of our experienced P3M practitioners including APM qualified Project Professionals and PMI PMP qualified staff.

You can expect to build skills in:

Planning Risk Management Statements of Work Reviews Business Case development & implementation tracking Reporting and management (Governance) Supplier Management, Control & Communications MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook (O365) Progress briefings to staff and company management

We are seeking candidates who:

Are natural problem solvers – you want to know why things run the way they do, and develop effective solutions Have an analytical approach, typically nurtured by studying STEM-related subjects Are keen planners and organisers. If your revision notes were supremely organised – think colour coding and timetabling – then we want to hear from you! Have an inquisitive and curious approach. You’re not afraid to ask questions when you don’t understand

There could be a good fit if you:

Are interested in a job where you see activities through from start to finish, rather than diving into one specific area for a long time Want to work on a variety of projects and tasks. If you want to work in one sector day in, day out, we’re not the employer for you! Would describe yourself as trustworthy. You may work on projects related to national security, so we are looking for individuals who are conscientious and act with integrity Genuinely wish to develop professional skills, and seek continuous opportunities to learn

Training:
You will be working towards a Bachelors degree with honours in Project Management at the University of Cumbria, delivered remotely. The course is part-time (one day per week) and runs for four years.

Training Outcome:

Decision Analysis Services is an expert provider of consultancy related to programme management, complex systems engineering, digital consultancy, data analytics, and asset optimisation, meaning there are a wide range of career paths available to you on completion of this apprenticeship. 

We work with our staff at all experience levels to ensure they are working on projects that they find interesting and align with their career ambitions, and this apprenticeship will be no different. If you know exactly what you want to do, and believe this apprenticeship will help you get there, then we will do everything to support you. Don't know what you want to do yet? Don't worry. Project Management is applicable to a wide range of industries and can expand into Programme and Portfolio Management, too, so we can help you explore your options and work out what's right for you.

Employer Description:
Decision Analysis Services (DAS) is an independent professional services company. Since 2007 we have provided services globally to more than 200 client organisations within the energy, defence, government, transport, and health sectors. Based in offices from Glasgow to Sydney, we support clients across five continents. We specialise in bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, developing enduring solutions to the uniquely complex issues faced by our clients. We are experts in programme management, systems thinking, investment modelling, machine learning, and data analysis. These unique skills, coupled with our extensive experience of engineering, regulatory practices and operations delivery enable us to develop sustainable, long-term solutions for our clients.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative,Trustworthiness