Project Management Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)

Job Description:

At Leonardo Helicopters UK, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a BSc (Hons) Project Management Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6).

Designed for the real world; Learn the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to succeed in project management.

Blend of work and study; Combine virtual classroom learning with real workplace experience – learning builds from Level 4 to Level 6.

Industry-focused assessments; Apply what you learn to real project scenarios, like building business cases and planning projects.

Grow professionally; Complete personal development modules to set goals, track progress, and reflect on your growth.

Created with experts; Designed with input from students and employers to make sure it meets industry needs.

Final project (EPA); Show what you’ve learned in a practical, career-ready project at the end of the course.

During the apprenticeship, you will:

Start with an Induction into Leonardo, as well as a 2 day in person Weston university centre Induction, to ensure that apprenticeship requirements and expectations are fully established.

The structure of the Apprenticeship programme will be as follows:

• Year 1 : Online Day Release (1 day per week) to start the year 1 modules; Introduction to the Project Environment, Introduction to the Business Environment, People in Organisations, Introduction to Finance, Professional Practice. 4 days onsite within the workplace spending time within placement.

• Year 2:   Online Day Release (1 day per week) to start the year 2 modules; Introduction to Enquiry Based Research, Project Management Fundamentals, Project Methodologies, Business Case Development, Professional Practice 2, Project Management Qualification (PMQ). 4 days onsite within the workplace spending time within placement

• Year 3 : Online Day Release (1 day per week) to start the year 3 modules; Procurement and Contract Management, Project Change Control and Quality Management, Project Governance and Risk Management, Working with Data in Projects, Professional Practice. 4 days onsite within the workplace spending time within placement .

• Year 4 : Online Day Release (1 day per week) to start the year 4 modules ; Project Leadership, Contemporary Issues in Project Management, Work-based Project and Professional Review (EPA) 4 days onsite within the workplace spending time within. placement

During your time on site you will work across a variety of Project Delivery teams, gaining valuable experience as an active team member within our diverse Product Lines across the Helicopter Division. By contributing to all phases of the project delivery lifecycle, you will develop a broad understanding of project management and delivery processes, while building practical knowledge and experience across complex projects.

This opportunity will provide you with the foundations for a successful career in project delivery, supporting the development of advanced and complex helicopter programmes.

What you’ll bring

Entry criteria for degree level courses is:

- Age 18+
- 60 UCAS tariff points, preferably in related subjects such as Maths, Science and IT, T Level Pass (C or above on the core) or a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM, or a T Level at Pass, or equivalent, in addition to Level 2 English and Maths at 4/C or above

Desired Skills

- Thirst for continuous improvement
- Eye for detail
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Good communication skills (written & verbal) as well as negotiation and influencing skills
- Good IT skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support engagement with all levels of the business
- An ability to problem solve and make timely decisions even in situations with ambiguous or incomplete information.

Security Clearance

At Leonardo, many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations.  As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years.

For staff operating in more sensitive posts, there is an additional range of personnel security controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV).  As part of this process, a range of factors may be considered, including an individual's background, travel history, nationality, previous nationalities held and other information relevant to the vetting assessment.

To be eligible for National Security Vetting at SC level, applicants will generally be expected to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years. For DV clearance, this is typically ten years.  In some circumstances, time spent overseas may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.  Additional vetting requirements may apply upon appointment.

For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

- Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
- Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role , or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location:
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hybrid Working:
Onsite