Project Officer Apprentice

Introduction

Norwich Business Improvement District Ltd is hiring a Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your project management career and work closely with the team and business community while gaining hands-on experience.

About the Employer

Since 2012, Norwich BID has worked on behalf of local businesses to deliver a varied and comprehensive programme of projects that benefit the city. The organisation is funded, managed and led by those businesses and over the past decade, has delivered work that has had a demonstrably positive impact on people who live and work in Norwich. It represents a city-wide collaboration that continues to make a difference.

Norwich BID’s vision is to drive the sustainable success of Norwich’s business community and to help position the city as one of the most sought-after in the UK. The BID operates as a not-for-profit collective of local organisations working together to deliver the changes they want to see and to support the city’s progress.

All activity and investment undertaken by the BID is carried out on behalf of local businesses to help the city thrive. The organisation delivers a wide programme of work including management of the city’s official destination marketing body, VisitNorwich, as well as Norwich’s talent-attraction and inward-investment brand, Work in Norwich.

What You'll Do

• To assist with all aspects of the planning and delivery of NBID projects, including Norwich Food Week, Wine Week and Cocktail Week, Norwich Christmas Lights and business events
• To support other key projects including events, festivals, street entertainment, VisitNorwich and other initiatives
• The apprentice will support the wider Norwich BID team in delivering the objectives of the BID Business Plan and creating positive outcomes for businesses, residents and visitors
• To assist with stakeholder engagement, including communicating with businesses, partners, suppliers, and community organisations to support successful project delivery
• To support project administration and coordination, including maintaining project plans, arranging meetings, preparing documentation, and tracking actions and deadlines
• To support with project monitoring and reporting including compiling reports, data, and evidence required by stakeholders, funders, and partner organisations
• Maintaining and updating our databases (CRMs), such as ALERT crime system and Vicinity business portal, to support the organisation

Training Outcome

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the potential for a permanent position depending on conditions such as performance and business situation.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - 5 GCSE at grades 9-5 including Maths & English - 5+
• Essential - A Level - • A Levels, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent qualification - n/a

Course Information

Course: Associate project manager (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: The core working hours will be 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C