Apprentice Research Project Manager

Business Functions:

Project management principles. Financial understanding, calculating a budget and monitoring the same. Development of research and project proposals Project monitoring options Understanding of project and research governance Setting up public involvement events Use of range of office tools and equipment. Using research policies such as payment for participation. Helping researchers to set up interviews, sessions, focus groups etc.

 

Research functions:

Training in appreciative enquiry and opportunity to undertake interviews in support and with council teams and researchers. Developing and using methods of collecting information from people for example developing questionnaires and collating results (as well as exploring and using existing validated research tools and questionnaires). Developing topic guides for groups and discussions. Documenting and recording findings. Information governance and data management plans Understanding how to work with people to develop, research and evaluation questions. Understanding and implementing good practice principles in relation to public involvement Simple analysis Use of academic software. Be involved in the process of writing for academic publication

Training:
Remote learning Alongside your duties, 20% of your time will be set aside to undertake “off-the-job training” that will be used to learn new skills and produce evidence as part of your apprenticeship qualification

Training Outcome:
Whilst there is no guarantee of a permenant position at the end of this apprenticeship, there is a possibilty that a position may become available to apply for. There may also be the possibility to progress to higher level apprenticeships upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
We are the local authority for Plymouth, providing services and information to many of the area’s 262,700 residents as well as businesses and visitors. We employ over 2500 members of staff in a wide range of occupations including health consultant, park ranger, children’s social worker, refuse driver, registrar, housing delivery officer and customer support assistants. Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of any of the protected characteristics. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience