Project Assistant Apprentice

You'll play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of website and marketing projects from start to finish. This is a varied and hands-on position that provides exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle, including client communication, task coordination, content management, and quality control.

Role

  • Working under the guidance of experienced team members, you will contribute to the smooth execution of client projects while gaining valuable insight into the inner workings of a busy digital agency
  • Monitor and manage the shared development mailbox, flagging key messages and summarising actions for Project Managers
  • Answer incoming phone calls professionally and assign appropriately
  • Check calendar daily for upcoming client meetings and prepare relevant materials or reminders
  • Track and update project tasks and timelines using systems
  • Record and monitor team time entries to support time management and budgeting
  • Maintain and update client and project records
  • Compile regular project updates and progress reports for Project Managers
  • Highlight pending actions or project blockers with clear summaries for escalation
  • Assist with basic website content updates and quality checks in WordPress
  • Take meeting notes, track action items, and follow up to ensure completion
  • Support Project Managers with day-to-day administrative and coordination tasks

Training

  • Associate Project Manager Level 4 (Higher national certificate) Apprenticeship Standard 
  • Potential to stay on as a permenant member of staff after the apprenticeship completion
Apprenticeship Standard
Associate project manager (level 4)
Training Provider
W S TRAINING LTD.
Working Week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 11th July 2025
Start Date
Monday, 21st July 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Qualifications

  • Maths and English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)

About the Employer

Unity Online
At Unity Online, we are a full- service marketing and website agency and exist to help businesses of all shapes and sizes achieve real success online. Our specialist team of in-house digital project managers, designers and developers work closely with our clients to understand what’s best for their organisation in order to achieve their commercial objectives through online marketing.
Company
Unity Online
Location
Unit 2, Chesters, Coddenham Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£13,741 a year
Posted
Company
Unity Online
Location
Unit 2, Chesters, Coddenham Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£13,741 a year
Posted