Job Description

Get work-ready, Earn a living wage, Reach your potential

LTSB is a social mobility charity and we've partnered with NatWest Group to connect young people from underserved backgrounds with brilliant apprenticeship opportunities.

We are offering places on our 12-day interactive course where you will receive employability training, interaction with NatWest Group staff and Q&A sessions, gain insight into the culture at NatWest Group and other employers, interview prep work and advice from previous LTSB students on their apprenticeships.

Everybody who completes our course is guaranteed an interview for an apprenticeship at NatWest!

Programme start date: 31st July 2025 Apprenticeship:

Level 4 Associate Project Manager

Eligibility Criteria:

Educated at a state school (non fee-paying) Live in Manchester or commutable distance Received free school meals and/or require additional support to access careers

You must have 5 GCSEs (Grade 9-4 / A

-C) and A-Level (or equivalent) in a STEM related field.

You won't be able to join the programme if you have the same or equivalent qualification in a similar field. This may include a related apprenticeship, a university degree or a role in which you may have developed similar skills.

LTSB will continue to support successful candidates until roles commence in the autumn, and then for the first year of your career.

The Job

You'll learn to:

Monitor your projects, tracking everything from budget to quality through the project lifecycle. Plan project delivery, schedule activities, identify risks and opportunities, to develop and maintain resource plan.
You'll also:

Support development of project plans (resources & financials). Get involved in assuring risk, issues, and dependencies. Use data analysis to support decision-making. Utilize project management tooling. Participate in running stand-ups, scrums, and PI planning.

The Skills You'll Need

We're looking for people with a passion for learning and high levels of determination, motivation, and drive to succeed. You'll have strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build, maintain, and enhance relationships at all levels.

You'll also need:

The ability to maintain a strong customer focus. An innovative and creative mindset. Good problem-solving skills and a proactive and inquisitive mindset, with the ability to challenge and offer solutions. An analytical, numerate, and logical skillset with the ability to adapt well to change. Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively.

The Business Area: Digital X - Data & Analytics

We are the team that will harness our customer data, in a safe and meaningful way to help make our customers' lives easier.

In Data and Analytics, we keep data at the heart of everything we do. Good data engineering helps us to get to grips with the data we have and profile the key features that we can use to power our data science models. In Data Science, we apply statistics, computer science, and problem-solving skills together with strong research methods to test, learn, and optimise machine learning-powered decisions.

As an Apprentice in Data & Analytics, we'll equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experiences you'll need to make a significant impact through your work and become a leading data expert.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: From 25,020.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester M4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Manchester L4 NatWest
Expected start date: 31/07/2025