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Project Management Degree Apprenticeship
A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero.
Join our Project Management Degree Apprenticeship and you can make an immediate impact, powering the nation today whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.
"The energy industry is a great sector to work in, with a diverse range of opportunities and a key role to play in the UK's net-zero carbon targets. The HPC project, spanning construction and nuclear operations, has plenty of interesting and challenging opportunities. I find being part of this team very rewarding."
Lucas, Apprentice
What is the Project Management Degree Apprenticeship?
Here at EDF we are providing you with a sound academic programme which will give apprentices with all abilities and backgrounds the opportunity to attain a BSc Honours in Project Management. We'll provide you with the knowledge and understanding of Project Management. We''ll also help you develop as a critical, reflective thinker and life-long learner with the ability to recognise the value in applying principles to practice.
You’ll be encouraged to see the links between theory and practice in the workplace, and develop knowledge, skills and behaviours progressively against the Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship Standard.
What salary and benefits are we offering you?
- Starting salary of £21,819 plus excellent benefits
- 28 days’ annual leave
- Flexible benefits package
- Wellbeing, physical and mental health support services
- Outward Bound programme – team building excursion prior to starting in September
- A dedicated Early Careers Programme Lead for your scheme, as well as the support of a Line Manager and Buddy
Training, development and support for you:
You will have a base location at one of our operating Nuclear sites. The scheme will support you to build your knowledge in project planning, cost management of projects as well as how to deliver projects safely and to a high quality. To support this it will include rotations into different teams and departments and will also include placements based at other locations.
This will help you gain an in-depth understanding of how projects are effectively delivered as well as obtaining an understanding of the wider organisation and how the project teams interact with others to ensure successful delivery.
Following your Apprenticeship, there are so many opportunities for you to progress - the future is yours for the taking!
Where you’ll work:
You’ll be based at either Heysham , Hartlepool, Torness or Sizewell B. Your training provider will be the University of Cumbria and this will be a fully remote course where you will spend 1 day per week completing this from your base location. You will also have the opportunity to complete rotations at different EDF locations throughout your apprenticeship.
To join our team you’ll need:
- Five GCSE’s in the A*to C or 9 to 4 range including English, Maths and a Science subject.
- 96 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications, A-Levels, BTEC Diplomas, related Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
- Good communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment.
- This role might suit you if you’ve studied any of the following; Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Maths and Science.
- To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
Our Assessment Centre will be held virtually on Wednesday the 10th of April.
About EDF
As Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we are meeting around one-fifth of the country’s demand and supplying millions of customers with electricity and gas. We are leading the transition to a cleaner, low carbon future, tackling climate change and helping Britain reach net zero.
We generate low carbon electricity from six nuclear power stations, more than thirty onshore wind farms and two offshore wind farms, and we operate one of Britain’s biggest battery storage units, one gas and one coal power station, EV charge-points, and combined heat and power plants.
Work is just one part of our lives at EDF. As well as your annual leave entitlement and monthly salary, we are dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. Many of the benefits are available to select all year round, supporting people and their differing needs.
EDF is on a JEDI journey, championing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We're dedicated to fostering a work environment that is both physically and psychologically safe, where equity is prioritised, and Everyone's Welcome.
How to apply
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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
