Apprentice Project Manager

To support the project team in preparing and updating project management documentation following CPI’s Project Management process To coordinate with and assist project managers in the day-to-day running of projects To manipulate and format project data To gain approval of, refining and updating project documentation To help prepare and maintain communication plans, such as arranging and participating in project meetings To help facilitate project progress via interaction with CPI’s functions To communicate with internal and external stakeholders across a range of projects To have awareness, understanding and support of risk management To support the Project Management Office (PMO) as required To support and increase awareness of governance practices within projects To contribute to the operation of the project teams, supporting the continuous development and improvement of CPI’s Project Management processes To support the Project Manager’s with CPI’s Purchase Request System (PRS) To understand and support CPI’s project management processes throughout a project lifecycle To execute the lessons learnt process to maximise learning for CPI To follow up upon the status of actions To carry out project administration tasks To support project compliance requirements Upon completion of the apprenticeship, be proficient in running and delivering a small-sized project meeting to time, quality, and cost requirements 

Training Outcome:

Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator

Focus: Managing smaller projects or defined workstreams independently Responsibilities:
- Planning and tracking tasks
- Managing stakeholders on low-risk projects
- Budget tracking (small-scale) Typical timeframe: 0–2 years after apprenticeship

Project Manager

Focus: Full ownership of projects Responsibilities:
- End-to-end project delivery
- Budget, risk, and resource management
- Senior stakeholder engagement

Senior Project Manager

Focus: Large, complex, or high-risk projects Responsibilities:
- Managing multiple projects
- Coaching junior PMs
- Strategic decision-making Often requires strong commercial and leadership skills

Employer Description:

At CPI we work with our partners to translate inventions into products and processes that enhance health and well-being, protect and improve our environment and increase productivity across industries. With a deep understanding of innovation processes and funding, outstanding technical expertise and industry relevant assets, we enable products and processes to be quickly and cost-effectively brought to market.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm and Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness