Business - Project Manager Apprentice -Manchester

Job Title: Business - Project Manager Apprentice Manchester
Business – Project Management Apprentice Level 4 
 

Location - Manchester

Start date - 7th September 2026 

Apply by Date – 22nd February 2026 

Salary - £22,000

Duration - 19 months

Due to the sensitive nature of the high security work you will be doing, you will need to go through additional personnel screening and Government BPSS and SC Security Clearance. Further information can be found here: 

National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK 

What you’ll be doing   

In our Project Management Delivery Hubs, you’ll be working with some of our largest government customers and corporate brands across the UK. What we do matters to their customers and affects the everyday lives of citizens in the UK. You may be working as part of a wider team to help support or deliver projects for our customers or you may get the opportunity to deliver your own work orders from start to finish. Each of our projects and customers are unique, which means it’s an exciting place to learn new skills. 

What you’ll be doing   

In our Project Management Delivery Hubs, you’ll be working with some of our largest government customers and corporate brands across the UK. What we do matters to their customers and affects the everyday lives of citizens in the UK. You may be working as part of a wider team to help support or deliver projects for our customers or you may get the opportunity to deliver your own work orders from start to finish. Each of our projects and customers are unique, which means it’s an exciting place to learn new skills. 

You will work alongside other similarly skilled individuals in a co-located team. You will be well supported by experienced project and programme managers, developing you to reach your own career ambitions. 

Join us as an apprentice and you’ll get dedicated support, a personal buddy, hands‑on exposure across the business, and the chance to build real‑world, transferrable skills that set you up for long‑term success. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities  

Delivery – Delivery of complex work orders to the Project & Programme Management Team as directed, on projects (or individual work orders) of varying size and complexity. This may involve owning some work orders end-to-end (with a small to medium degree of risk) or delivering work orders or project support activities as part of a wider Programme or Project Team.  

Organising - Organising and controlling delivery activities, under the direction of a Project or Programme Manager. Ensure deadlines are met and documents are updated accurately. Tracking and ensuring actions are completed. 

Stakeholders – Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across BT and your customer, at an appropriate level.   

Methodologies - Following and learning the necessary Programme & Project Management methodologies and processes to benefit now and in the future.  

Ownership – Taking accountability for the delivery of the work order or allocated part of project 

Tolerances - Delivering work to the necessary time, cost and quality constraints. 

Risks and Issues - Managing risk and issues.  

Resources - Booking and managing delivery resources. Where required, interface with 3rd party suppliers, which involves the agreement, planning, timelines and quality of deliverables.

Reporting & Governance - Providing status updates within BT and externally and contributing to Programme & Project governance.  

Finances – Track work order costs where required. Ensure completed requests are effectively closed out for invoicing. Identify and manage changes to scope and cost. 

As a Project Management apprentice, you’ll study for a Level 4 Associate Project Management Apprenticeship.  (completion is required to retain the role). 

What we’re looking for 

Analytical and critical thinking skills - to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently.   

An eye for detail - to help build quality into everything we do 

Application of best practice techniques as well as tailoring approaches to project needs  

Strong teamwork and communication skills.   

Willingness to learn, adapt, and embrace new challenges.   

Commitment to building a career in digital and technology centred solutions.   

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, you must undergo personnel screening and obtain Government Security Clearance to SC/ NPPV level. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels 

All applicants will  need a full UK Right to Work for the duration of their scheme, without this we cannot accept an application.  

We are unable to offer Sponsorship for any of our Early Careers Programmes. 

Entry Requirements  

We’re looking for applicants who match the entry requirements outlined 

5 GCSE’s at grade 4-9 including Maths and English or SCQF 5  

2 A Level’s –– grade C or above or SCQF Level 6   

Internal candidates will have to take on Terms & Conditions of the Apprentice role including salary and benefits. 

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, you must undergo personal screening and obtain Government Security Clearance to SC level. 

What’s in it for you? 

Huge discounts on EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband – saving you hundreds of pounds every year. 

Online GP – Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us. 

Market leading paid carer’s leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled, ill or elderly. 

Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more. 

Support in carving your own career path. We are passionate about developing our people and we’ll support you to achieve the career you want. 

Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community. 

Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your family. 

Accessibility support for Candidates  

BT Early Careers Accessibility - Updated Jan 26.pdf 

Ready to Apply 

It's easy to apply online; just tell us about your details and current education. You will then complete 5 text-based questions and 1 video based question. After this you will attend an in person assessment centre and have the chance to ask any questions you might have.  

BT Group will never ask for payment during recruitment. 
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Let’s look out for one another and keep our job-seeking community safe.We look forward to receiving your application!  

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