Apprenticeships - Join our Project Management Teams
Salary: From September 2025 - £7.55 per hour - £279.35 per week - National Apprenticeship Wage - during first 12 months. (
If 19 years old or over, after 12 months your salary will increase to minimum wage for your age)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Locations:
Contract: Apprenticeship
Start Date: From September 2025 onwards
Apprenticeship Duration: Typically 24 months
Closing Date: 9th March 2025
Interviews: April 2025
About This Opportunity
The PMO (Project Management Office) and Transformation Team are at the heart of driving change and innovation within our organisation. As we continue to evolve and take on exciting new projects, we're looking for motivated and ambitious individuals to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career, gain hands on experience, and be part of a team shaping the future.
Apprenticeship Opportunities Including
Business Administrator L3
Associate Project Manager L4
What You’ll Do
As an associate project manager apprentice, you'll play a key role in keeping projects running smoothly and successfully. You'll assist in planning and tracking key milestones, analysing business cases to ensure projects stay on course, and collaborating with stakeholders to communicate progress. Your day-to-day work could involve preparing key project reports, supporting the project manager, and identifying risks to help projects stay on track. You'll also contribute to quality management, ensuring everything meets the required standards, and review project outcomes to drive continuous improvement. This is a hands-on opportunity to build practical skills, gain real-world experience, and be part of a team delivering meaningful change.
If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!
How To Apply
- Please complete the online application form and read all the Supporting Information including the Apprenticeship Description carefully to help you complete your application.
- Ensure you have answered the three questions telling us why you’re interested and how you have or would develop the essential skills, qualities and behaviours and give examples. Please remember to indicate which apprenticeship you are applying for - it could be both!
- List all your qualifications, including any predicted exam grades.
- If you have any additional information you’d like to provide to support your application, for example a copy of your CV or a covering letter, please upload with your application form.
Eligibility Checks: Training providers will carry out eligibility checks. Some of the details you have included in your application form i.e. name; date of birth; home address; email address; telephone/mobile number and qualifications will be shared with commissioned apprenticeship training providers for the purpose of the recruitment, training and management of the apprenticeship programme.
We believe in cultivating potential over perfection. If this apprenticeship sounds like you and you resonate with our values, we encourage you to apply or contact earlycareersandapprenticeships@cumberland.gov.uk for an informal chat prior to your application.
About Us
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Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.
At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do, underscoring every initiative and ensuring we provide unparalleled support for all.
We can’t do it without you! Come and embark on the journey to a vibrant future with us, where the work you do will make a real impact. Together, let's shape a community that's as dynamic and inclusive as our landscape. Be a part of the transformation!
#WeAreCumberland
Cumberland Council Staff Benefits - some of the benefits are given below:
Pension
- Opportunity to join a generous defined benefit pension scheme to secure your future (most employees are part of the Local Government Pension Scheme)
Holidays
- 25 days holiday per year when you start, rising to 31 days holiday per year after 5 years of service
- 8 public holidays
- The option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave and spread the cost over 12 months
Flexible Working
- Flexible working arrangements including the ability to work remotely from home supporting a culture that fits around you*
- subject to the demands and requirements of the specific role.
Deals and Discounts
- Money off your local gym including Better, Newfield Health, The Gym Group and Lifestyle Fitness
- Various discount schemes including RAC roadside recovery discount and money off local supportive businesses
- Tusker car leasing salary sacrifice scheme as well as an esteem car loan scheme for essential car users
- Spec Savers eyecare voucher
- Free flu jabs in winter from participating pharmacies
Employee Assistance & Support
- In house staff support networks
- Employee assistance programme offering mental health support
- Access to in-house Occupational Health service including physio treatment
We welcome applications from everyone
At Cumberland Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce, striving to mirror the rich tapestry of the communities we proudly serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are devoted in fostering an inclusive, supportive culture that embraces and appreciates our unique differences.
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that applicants with disabilities, meeting the essential criteria for this position, are guaranteed an interview as part of our commitment to equal opportunities. Your diverse perspectives and talents contribute to our collective success.
We're also an Age Friendly Employer, meaning we commit to providing an inclusive workplace for people in their 50s and 60s and taking the necessary action to help them flourish in a multigenerational workforce. We recognise the importance of mature workers and aim to provide an environment on which they can thrive.
Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know on; Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. Adjustments are not always guaranteed although we will endeavour to make adjustments that are reasonable to accommodate your needs.
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Cumberland Council offers a guaranteed interview scheme to the following applicants
as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application.
Continuing Professional Development
We are committed to nurturing the ongoing growth and professional advancement of our valued team members to fulfil your potential and advance your career. Our comprehensive career development and training offer emphasises continuous learning as a cornerstone for achieving both individual and organisational goals.
Keeping the people we work with safe
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect unwavering commitment to this cause from our employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs). Together, we create a secure environment where every individual is safeguarded and respected.
Your Voice Matters; Connect, Engage, and Make Your Voice Heard!
We don't just encourage engagement—we celebrate it. That's why we've cultivated a vibrant community of staff networking groups where every voice matters.
These groups are more than just forums—they're hubs of innovation and inclusion, dedicated to sparking fresh ideas, challenging the status quo, and championing equality and fairness for all. From exploring new perspectives to shaping policies that reflect our diverse workforce, our staff networks play a pivotal role in driving positive change.
Join Us And Become Part Of Something Bigger
- Race Equality
- Rainbow Alliance
- Menopause Support
- Carers Network
- Shine Community
- Wellbeing/Health Advocates
- Be a Change Champion to shape our council's future through transformative initiatives.
Please Read The Supporting Information
Apprenticeship Description
Apprenticeship Description
Apprenticeship Standard
Associate project manager / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Business administrator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
