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Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.Ready to own your future? At Scottish Water, our Apprenticeships arenxe2x80x99t about just sitting in classrooms all day. Theyxe2x80x99re designed to get you out there, hands-on, learning real skills from the start. Youxe2x80x99ll earn while you learn, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and build a career that actually matters.Fresh out of school? Ready for a career switch? Whatever your story, wexe2x80x99ve got opportunities that challenge you, support you, and help you grow.Join our Business Transformation team in Glasgow or Edinburgh from August 2025.What does a Project Management Technical Apprentice do?At Scottish Water, project management is all about helping people work smarter, finding better ways of doing things, and making positive change happen. As a Project Management Technical Apprentice, youxe2x80x99ll play a key role in supporting projects that make a real difference to how we deliver services across Scotland.Youxe2x80x99ll learn how to plan and coordinate projects using agile tools and methodologies, including Scrum (a team-based way of working that helps keep projects focused and flexible), while working alongside teams to make change feel smooth, supported, and successful. Whether itxe2x80x99s helping colleagues adapt to new technology, improving a business process, or supporting communication with partners, youxe2x80x99ll be right in the thick of it.No two projects are the same. Youxe2x80x99ll build skills in organising tasks, managing risks, solving problems, and keeping everything moving in the right direction. Itxe2x80x99s hands-on, practical experience where youxe2x80x99ll see the real impact of your work xe2x80x94 and grow in confidence as you learn to lead and support change.Throughout your apprenticeship, youxe2x80x99ll be supported by mentors, coaches, and experienced project teams. Youxe2x80x99ll also be working towards a professional qualification and membership of the Association for Project Management, setting you up with a strong foundation for your future career. Plus, youxe2x80x99ll be encouraged to take your learning further by progressing to a Graduate Apprenticeship degree course at university.If you enjoy working with others, looking for ways to improve things, and seeing projects through from start to finish, this could be the perfect first step.Your Journey with UsApprenticeships combine on-the-job learning, with the opportunity to complete professional qualifications. Supported by one of our external training partners, each apprentice has both a day-to-day line manager, and a personal assessor who supports them through their qualification and ensures their training is of the highest standard.Over four years, youxe2x80x99ll receive dedicated training to become a fully qualified Assistant Project Manager, gaining the skills and confidence to make a real impact.Youxe2x80x99ll learn how to:Plan, coordinate, and deliver change projects across different areas of Scottish Water.Understand and apply project management tools, methods, and principles in real-world settings.Work with teams across the business to help people adapt to new systems, processes, and ways of working.Manage risks, timelines, and budgets while keeping projects on track.Youxe2x80x99ll be part of an expert, experienced team who will support you to develop your skills and knowledge while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. This is your chance to earn as you learn, working with industry-leading teams to help deliver services that are essential to the daily lives of the people of Scotland.Whatxe2x80x99s in it for you?Youxe2x80x99ll challenge and stretch yourself. Wexe2x80x99re here to help you make the most of your skills and abilities with first-class training, support, and a big investment in your development.You will qualify initially with a Diploma in Project Management at SCQF Level 8. Then, from your third year, youxe2x80x99ll progress onto the Graduate Apprenticeship in Business and Project Management xe2x80x93 joining at a level that recognises the qualifications youxe2x80x99ve already earned.Earn as you learn. Youxe2x80x99ll start on xc2xa323,840, with clear, scheduled pay increases as you reach key milestones throughout your training. Youxe2x80x99ll also be eligible for an annual bonus and a great pension scheme.Job security. The vast majority of our apprentices choose to stay with us after completing their programmes. Many people even spend their entire careers with us! Some go on to become team leaders or managers, while others focus on honing their technical expertise.Youxe2x80x99ll be providing an essential service to Scotland and your local community, helping to protect our natural environment.And the best bit? Youxe2x80x99ll be working as part of a friendly, close-knit team that genuinely wants to see you succeed - and who make coming into work fun.What youxe2x80x99ll needYou need to be at least 17 years old by 1 August 2025.A responsible attitude to learning and work is essential. Youxe2x80x99ll be someone people can trust and rely on.Ideally, youxe2x80x99ll have a minimum of 5 Highers. English and Maths are particularly helpful, but they arenxe2x80x99t a dealbreaker.Foundation Apprenticeship qualifications are very welcome in lieu of a Higher.A Note to Women Considering an ApprenticeshipWexe2x80x99re proud to see more women joining our apprenticeship programmes every year - but we know therexe2x80x99s still work to do. Women are underrepresented in some of these roles, and wexe2x80x99re committed to changing that.If youxe2x80x99re reading this and wondering if an apprenticeship is right for you, herexe2x80x99s the answer: it is. Donxe2x80x99t let outdated ideas about who belongs in certain jobs hold you back.Apprenticeships are for anyone with curiosity, drive, and a willingness to learn. If that sounds like you, wexe2x80x99d love to see you apply.At Scottish Water, youxe2x80x99ll find a supportive network of women and men whoxe2x80x99ve got your back. Whether youxe2x80x99re out in the field, in the lab, or in the office, youxe2x80x99ll be part of a team thatxe2x80x99s here to help you grow, succeed, and feel like you belong - because you do.The not-so-small printWexe2x80x99re accepting applications until midnight on Sunday, 18 May 2025.There will be some fun (no, honestly!) online assessment activity during late May/early June. Interviews will happen during June. And wexe2x80x99re aiming to get all our new apprentices started on the 11 August.For more information on our apprentice programmes and applications please visit our website:Start your career in Scotlandxe2x80x99s Water SectorInterested in learning more about career opportunities that make a real difference? Explore hands-on roles across leading employers in Scotlandxe2x80x99s water sector. Make an impact on communities, the environment, and public health while securing a sustainable future for Scotland. Visit today.A few final things worth knowingxe2x80xa6Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youxe2x80x99re interested in this job, but donxe2x80x99t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So donxe2x80x99t rule yourself out!Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. Wexe2x80x99re very used to making adjustments, so please donxe2x80x99t be afraid to ask.As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, itxe2x80x99s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you donxe2x80x99t already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.Finally (finally!), candidates who havenxe2x80x99t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wonxe2x80x99t need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.Wexe2x80x99re here to help. Ask us anything at

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