Apprentice Associate Project Manager

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to develop a career in project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning Assistance: Support Project Managers in developing comprehensive project plans, including defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Task Coordination: Coordinate daily activities amongst team members, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and in line with project goals.
• Status Reporting: Compile and deliver regular progress reports, highlighting key milestones, upcoming deadlines, potential risks, and any issues requiring escalation.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate clear and timely communication amongst project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and vendors.
• Documentation Management: Maintain meticulous records of project documentation, including meeting notes, action items, change requests, and deliverable approvals.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Assist in identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation strategies in partnership with the project team.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet GM61 Limited’s quality standards and client expectations.
• Resource Scheduling: Support the allocation and management of project resources, managing schedules and resolving minor conflicts as they arise.
• Budget Support: Assist Project Managers in tracking project budgets, monitoring expenditures, and preparing financial updates as required.
• Process Improvement: Contribute ideas for process enhancements that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, or quality of project delivery.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Participating in daily stand-up meetings to track project progress and set priorities.
• Preparing agendas and minutes for project meetings; following up on action items to ensure completion.
• Updating project schedules and assisting with timeline adjustments based on team feedback and unforeseen challenges.
• Communicating with team members to gather updates, clarify requirements, or troubleshoot issues.
• Monitoring and updating project management tools to ensure all documentation and tasks are current.
• Coordinating with vendors and external partners for project-related deliverables and logistics.
• Reviewing project documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Escalating issues or roadblocks to the Project Manager when necessary to maintain project momentum.
• Gathering and analysing data to support project status reports and performance metrics.
• Assisting with onboarding new team members or stakeholders to ensure consistent project understanding.
• Helping manage project change requests and ensuring they are documented, reviewed, and implemented appropriately.

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Multi-tasking ability
• Able to adapt quickly

• Mathematics & English GCSE, grade 9-4 (A*-C) (Essential)
• Level 3 qualification A Level, grade achieved (Desired)