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Job description

This exciting Project Planning & Controls Apprenticeship will give you the skills and knowledge to be an effective team member within the Bid and Project Management Function at Thales. The apprentice programme will provide you with a strong understanding and working knowledge of planning, scheduling, monitoring and controls, building the foundations for future roles supporting or managing projects that deliver world leading solutions to our global customer base. The Bid and Project Management functions’ key responsibilities are to support the project team deliver the mission and ensure strong governance over bids and projects and oversee the implementation of consistent and assured processes. Apprenticeship Programme Through our higher apprenticeship you’ll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand the Project Management Function from the ground up; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll receive on-the-job training tailored to work alongside your studies, giving you the hands-on experience needed to develop practical skills and knowledge. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. A self-starter who is able to manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in project planning/controls and Thales. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve the qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of the integrated master schedules for assigned projects.
• Contributing to project reports and attend associated reviews.
• Assisting in the deployment & reporting of risk & opportunity management.
• Helping the project team ensure correct and effective project governance is applied.
• Operating Thales UK tools to ensure effective management of the project schedule, budgets, risks and opportunities.
• Committing to attend all elements of the apprenticeship including attendance on virtual training modules, 1-2-1 coaching calls, assignments, exams and mandatory Thales UK training activities to lay the foundations for your contribution.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 64 UCAS points at A Level, or BTEC diploma or a Level 3 apprenticeship, 5 GCSE's 9-4 (A-C), including Maths and English (or equivalent).

Further Information

Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your apprenticeship. Gain hands-on experience within the Bid & Project Management environment. Receive job-specific training and development. Achieve a recognised qualification. Have your tuition fees fully paid. Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. Please note that roles may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.