Thinking about a career in Project Management? We could have the start you are looking for. NCC is has an opportunity for you to come and join us as a Project Management Degree Apprentice. This is the perfect place to start your Project Management career. 

Develop real-world experience alongside academic learning starting in September 2025.

How the apprenticeship works…

• The course begins in September 2025 and runs for 4 years; this includes your end point assessment.
• You’ll study online with a virtual release day every Wednesday — this day stays the same throughout the course.
• Teaching takes place over 32 weeks (approx.) each academic year, we strongly recommend you continue to protect 1 day per week for learning during non-teaching weeks. This helps ensure you have enough time to complete projects and assessments alongside your job.
• It will start with a 2-day in-person induction at our training provider Weston College’s Weston-Super-Mare campus. This is a great opportunity to meet your lecturers, assessor, support team, and fellow apprentices.

• BSc (Hons) Project Management– A full honours degree awarded upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
• Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship (APM)– This is included within the degree apprenticeship. Learners will achieve the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), a nationally recognised and respected industry certification.
• Student Membership to the Association for Project Management (APM)– Apprentices gain student membership during the course, which supports professional development, access to resources, and industry networking.

What you can expect from NCC…

• A supportive and interesting place to work.
• A mentor – to offer support and guidance throughout the apprenticeship.
• Opportunities – to develop and get really involved in lots of exciting and varied projects.
• Additional training courses delivered at NCC to complement your studies.

What we're looking for...

• Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Passion for project management.
• Curious and willing to take ownership.
• Willing to ask questions and put your hand up.
• Flexibility and the ability to work individually and within a team environment.

Eligibility Criteria

• We would expect you to have achieved appropriate level 3 qualifications on entry e.g. 3 GCE “A” Levels at Grades A to C, or a vocational equivalent.
• Apprentices are also expected to have typically achieved Maths and English at Level 2 prior to starting the apprenticeship.

How to apply

To apply please submit your CV through the Government Apprenticeship website by searching for apprenticeship reference VAC1000331850 or click here for more information . You can also submit your CV directly through NCC jobs pages.

• Application Deadline - Monday 4^th August 2025
• Interview - Wednesday 20th August 2025
• Start date - start and enrolment at Weston College Monday 8th September 2025

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. We’re always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Why NCC?

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they’re engineers or not!

Diverse challenges –  NCC isn’t just about aerospace. We’re working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.

Innovation – a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.

Development in composites, and you – if the scope of exciting work isn’t enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.

We look forward to hearing from you. #fulltime