Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship – Level 4

National Trust • Full-time • Swindon • 17h ago

Come and join us on a National Trust apprenticeship where we will support and develop you to play an integral part in our work to tackle climate change, protect historic sites and help people and nature thrive. You don’t need experience for this role, just loads of enthusiasm and a desire to learn.

Upon successful completion you will have a Level 4 Associate Project Manager Higher Apprenticeship and eligibility to join the Association for Project Management as an Associate Member. You will also have the option to take the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Management Qualification.

What it's like to work here:You will develop skills in planning, organising, monitoring and reporting on projects, managing stakeholders and communications, controlling budgets and risks, and supporting successful delivery through effective leadership and teamwork.

This is a unique opportunity to join the Apprenticeships and Early Careers team as an Associate Project Manager Apprentice. Helping to shape future talent, this role will support the delivery of high‑quality apprenticeship and early careers programmes. You’ll support key projects across the team - coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and helping to improve how programmes run - while developing your own project management skills through real, hands‑on experience. You’ll also play an important part in enabling others to access early career opportunities, contributing to recruitment activity, candidate support and outreach activity that helps people start their careers with confidence.

This role is based in a national team - we are a hybrid team and meet in the Head Office (Heelis) in Swindon at least once a week.

What you'll be doing:Working alongside your mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship, you will develop the skills & knowledge relevant to the apprenticeship standard Associate Project Manager Level 4.

Your apprenticeship training will be delivered by a Learning Coach, with teaching and learning sessions held online, lots of on-the-job learning and support every day in the workplace.

You’ll attend regular review meetings and be accountable for your own progression. You’ll be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided.
Who we're looking forWe would love to hear from you if you meet the following eligibility criteria by the start date of the role:

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at C/4 or above (including maths and English) or equivalent

2 A levels, BTEC or an equivalent level 3 qualification

Aged 16 or over and have completed year 11

Not in full time education

Have the right to work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for three consecutive years before starting the apprenticeship

Not currently on any other training or education programme (e.g. another apprenticeship or a degree)

Able to travel to work location

If you are aged 18 or under at the point of enrolment and have not achieved English and maths at grade C/4, you may be enrolled on functional skills level 2 as part of your apprenticeship.

If you have a qualification in the same or a related subject or have lots of relevant work experience this will mean you are not eligible for the apprenticeship.

Once you’ve checked you’re eligible, please use your application to tell us how you demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Ready to start your apprenticeship – no experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm

Positive, curious and up for learning – motivated, open‑minded and keen to grow

Confident to speak and happy to listen – you help people feel heard and included

Good at building strong relationships – you know how to talk to people and form strong relationships

Works well in a team – you are flexible, happy to help and comfortable with adjusting when needed

Focused on giving great service – you care about helping others and doing a good job

Can follow instructions and stay safe – you know a bit about health and safety and are confident to use tools and equipment (we can show you how)

Friendly and respectful – especially when working with volunteers or others in the community

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.