Who are we?
South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.
Join our team and help us continue to improve quality of life, by bringing people together to get the most out of life.
SWR is part of FirstGroup, the largest rail operator in the UK and second largest bus operator in the UK outside London. FirstGroup operates services throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 30,000 employees providing services that make travel smoother and life easier. FirstGroup works hard to reduce its impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more environmentally responsible methods of transport.
The South Western Railway Apprenticeship programme has officially achieved the Silver standard from Investors in People for 'We Invest in Apprentices'
About the job
Associate project managers need good planning, organisation, leadership, management and communication skills. An associate project manager utilises resources with suitable skills, qualifications, experience and knowledge to work together in a motivated and integrated team, with clearly defined reporting lines, roles and responsibilities.
Apprenticeship Standard: Level 4
Your main responsibilities will be:
* Assist the Learning and Development Project Support Manager with the development and delivery of the Journey to Better programme and associated activities helping to align all initiatives within the business.
* Assist all departments within the People & Culture function in the design and execution of projects as part of the business improvement strategy, including any evaluation.
* Provide reporting and analytical support for any initiatives including training interventions, producing KPIs as required.
* Maintain auditable and accurate information on training and produce/maintain evaluation reports in line with requirements, using appropriate databases and systems.
* Develop, produce and communicate relevant information on initiatives on a regular basis that can be communicated to the wider business through various communication channels.
* Support any project meetings as required as part of any initiatives.
* Produce and manage website content forany initiatives including any post-training support, linking with the Learning Management System where appropriate.
You'll need:
* A desire to pursue a career in the railway industry.
* Flexibility – this apprenticeship may involve early or late shifts and travel to other areas on our network.
* Excellent communication, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
* Proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving, with a keen eye for detail.
* Willingness to undergo training and development to enhance skills and knowledge in the role.
* A dedication to upholding the company's values and delivering exceptional service to customers
As a minimum, you will need to have:
* GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths
About the location
Overline House is conveniently situated overlooking Southampton Central Station and is easily accessible by public transport. The station is very local to West Quay, a hub for retailers and restaurants, and providesan excellent link between London, Coastal areas and the Isle of Wight.
Working pattern
Working an average of 37 hours per week over 5 days
Involves some early and late shifts
The Reward
In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:
* Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
* Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
* 75% discount on many other train operating companies
* Full training and support with development
* Large range of exclusive retail offers
* Excellent pension scheme
Additional Information
The programme aims at developing skilled project managers and you will be fully supported and mentored through your apprenticeship and be given protected time to complete your course work. You will be supported monthly by your business coach, have quarterly reviews involving your manager & attend 18 days of facilitated training to ensure you are fully equipped to start your career as a Project Manager.
Weall belong at SWR.FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.
We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.
We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.
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