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With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.\n2027 Project Manager Apprentice - Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship\nStart Date: 06 September 2027\nSalary: £24,000 per annum\nEmployee type: Permanent\nLocation: Fareham\nWorking Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday)\nTurn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you.\nBenefits of the programme:\nEarn a salary while studying\nGain hands-on experience in a project manager role\nReceive job-specific training and development\nAchieve a recognised qualification\nSecure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship\nHave your tuition fees fully paid\nAbout the Role\nThales Cyber Security Products, Digital Banking offers financial institutions and their customers secure access to banking & payment services.\nSupporting Tier1 customers primarily in the UK and northern Europe, providing cards, card readers, authentication tokens, Fido Security keys and software solutions.\nScope and define projects based on customer work requests.\nDeliver the solution in compliance with customer requirements and Thales’ proposal.\nDrive the project ensuring customer satisfaction with clear communication of project planning, risks, resource level & quality.\nManage project budget and Thales Digital Banking interests.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams in the UK and overseas\nWhat You Will Learn\nProject management methodologies\nWork package specification, definition and allocation\nTeam management\nStakeholder engagement and communication\nGovernance and compliance\nApprenticeship Programme\nThrough our higher apprenticeship you’ll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand the Project Management Function from the ground up; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry.\nThroughout your apprenticeship, you’ll receive on-the-job training tailored to work alongside your studies, giving you the hands-on experience needed to develop practical skills and knowledge.\nThe programme will be delivered via a virtual delivery model combining:\nlive virtual workshops\n1-2-1 coaching calls\nSelf-directed learning activities\nThis is a 2-year programme, working towards the Level 4 Project Manager Associate Apprenticeship standard, with our training provider, The Apprentice Academy. Upon successful completion of your End Point Assessment, you will roll off into the Thales UK Bid and Project Management job family.\nWe are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. A self-starter who can manage their time, show initiative and have a genuine interest in project planning/controls and Thales. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve the qualification.\nTo apply, you will need:\nA Levels\n2 A Levels grade C or above in any subject or equivalent L3 qualification such as BTEC Diploma (MM), T Level (Merit) or Level 3 apprenticeship.\nGCSEs\nMinimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above \nMust include: \nEnglish Language \nMathematics \nPlease note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme.\nBenefits\n Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum\n·Performance-related pay uplifts· \nHoliday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)· \nContributory Company Pension· \nHealth Care Cash Plan· \nHybrid/flexible working options· \nEmployee assistance programme· \nLearning and development support· \nEmployee discounts and wellbeing initiatives· \nLife Cover· \n80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) \nThales Apprentice Recruitment Process\n1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage.\n2. Upload Your CV\n3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will come from \n4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles.undefined\n5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role.\n6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews.\n7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales.\nFor further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr.\nPlease note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.\nClosing date: Our applications will close at11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps.\nPLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY.\nBecause of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements.To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment.\nTo be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history.\nIn addition, this role supports a UK Eyes Only programme and is therefore subject to government-mandated nationality restrictions. To satisfy the security clearance requirements for access to highly sensitive information, applicants must have been British citizens from birth and must not hold any other nationality. This requirement is determined by the UK Government and is a condition of programme access rather than an employment preference.\nFor further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link -https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.\nAt Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.\nWe are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.\nIf this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. 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