Job Description

Job Category:

Operations

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Location:

Bognor Regis (UK)
Launch Your Career (or Restart It!) in Project Management with Innovate Tax



Looking to kick-start your career through a structured traineeship, learning real-world experience on the job?

Join Innovate Tax, a multi-award-winning global tax technology consultancy, as a Project Management Office (PMO) trainee focused on development, operations and technical projects.



Whether you're finishing school, college, or looking to retrain in a new career, this traineeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing global industry.



You don't need prior experience in Information Technology -- just curiosity, motivation, and a willingness to learn. We'll provide full on the job training, mentoring, and coaching to help you succeed in this role.



Alternatively, if you want to study while working, then check out our apprenticeship here.

Who we are

Innovate Tax is a global tax technology consultancy helping businesses automate and manage their VAT and other indirect taxes (GST) using well-known, reputable IT systems. We also implement compliance tools, including e-invoicing, globally, as well as developing our own tools, incorporating AI technology.



We're headquartered in the UK and have offices in Bognor Regis and Monmouth. We are also established in the USA, UAE, and India, and we will have remote team members and contractors across the UK, Europe and beyond. Our environment is friendly, fast-paced, and focused on helping people reach their potential.



The Project Management Office is crucial for the success of client and internal projects.



Many of our current project / delivery team members began their careers through our training and apprenticeship programmes, and now they lead teams and travel the world implementing solutions across major ERPs, including Oracle, SAP and Workday, using both Native and External Tax Engines for some of the biggest global brands (take a look at our website) across over 150 countries.

What You'll Do (With Full Support and Training)

As a

Project Management Office (PMO) Trainee

, you'll work alongside experienced project managers and gain hands-on experience in development, operations and information technology workstreams.



Your day-to-day might include:


Coordinating project requirements and activities (product development and IT workstreams) using our bespoke ticketing system, to ensure deadlines are met. Data analytics across the Operations department, using Microsoft Excel to present data to the Ops Director. Learning our applications to become the product champion assisting with employee queries and upskilling. Working with the technical team to test applications, capturing issues and escalate to the project team. Creating and amending standard operating procedures and user guides to reflect process changes, using our bespoke Company app. General PMO administration and coordination, as require by the PMO team, including Resource Planning and Timesheet population. Potentially gaining the opportunity (once trained) to visit our sites in the UK or abroad as part of the role.

No two days are the same -- you'll be learning new skills, building confidence, and developing a clear career path in project management.

Who You Are

We are seeking candidates who are:


Keen to learn and open to understanding (from a PMO perspective) the technical world of development, IT and technology. Enjoy tackling challenges, making decisions, and being solution focused. Able to communicate and enjoy working in a busy team and helping others. Organised, reliable, and have a great attention to detail. Positive, curious, and ready to grow in a fast-paced environment.

No experience in Project Management is required -- just the right mindset and a desire to learn.

Traineeship Entry Requirements

To be eligible, you must:


Be 16 years or older and eligible to work in the UK. Left full-time education and are not enrolled in any other full- or part-time education or training programme. Achieved GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent. Demonstrate a genuine interest in

information technology, product development, or project management

, and a willingness to learn. Be able to travel to our Bognor Regis office daily.

Prior experience in project management or information technology is not required -- full on the job training and mentoring will be provided.

What You'll Get

On the job training and mentoring from experienced project management professionals. Career development opportunities -- many of our team started as trainees and now lead global projects. 20 days' annual leave, plus public holidays (increasing yearly, with service). Company Sick Pay. Royal London Pension Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme & Wellness Hour initiative. Casual dress code and your

birthday off

! Exciting company events and social activities. A friendly, supportive environment that celebrates success and individuality.

Our Core Values

We're proud of the culture we've built -- one that's based on collaboration, respect, and continuous learning.



Our five core values guide everything we do:


Respect- for ourselves, our colleagues, our clients, our differences - everything! Look for opportunity- we always aim to innovate and improve, never accepting the status quo. Make your good better- we always strive to excel at the things we are good at and seek to improve our knowledge, expertise and ourselves. Always deliver- we take ownership of what we do and if we say we'll do something, we'll do it! Above and beyond- we always make the effort to go the extra mile to impress ourselves and our clients.

If you are keen to learn and interested in a career working in Project Management, there'll be lots of options open to you. Whatever your ambitions, we will give you all the support and encouragement you need.



This is more than just an traineeship-- it's your pathway to a professional future in a fast-growing sector.

Please note: This role is office-based, so you must be able to travel to and from our Bognor Regis office daily.