Project Management Apprentice Green Spaces and Biodiversit

Are you passionate about the environment and looking to kickstart your career in project management? Warwick District Council is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for an individual who is eager to learn and develop their skills while making a positive impact on our green spaces and biodiversity.

What you’ll do at work:

As a Project Management Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the Green Space Team and Climate Change Team in delivering the Council’s Biodiversity Action Programme and various green space improvement projects. You will gain hands-on experience in managing and promoting green spaces, working closely with a range of stakeholders, and contributing to projects that improve local parks, wildlife habitats, and recreational spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of Warwick District Council’s Biodiversity Action Programme
  • Assist in the management of green spaces, including sports pitches, wildlife habitats, trees and woodlands
  • Help plan and deliver park improvement projects, including regenerating local parks and creating new green spaces
  • Work with local communities, voluntary groups, and other stakeholders to promote green spaces
  • Collect and analyse data to assess the success of projects

Essential Skills:

  • Genuine interest in nature, sustainability, and green space management
  • Strong enthusiasm to learn project management skills and environmental practices
  • A proactive “can do” attitude with excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Computer literate and able to manage tasks effectively
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines

This post offers the opportunity to study for a Level 4 Project Management Qualification.

Where you’ll work

Royal Pump Rooms
Parade
Leamington Spa
CV32 4AA

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills –

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Patience

Other requirements

To be eligible you must have lived in the UK for 3 years prior to the apprenticeship start date and not be undertaking another apprenticeship or other qualification at the same time. The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available.

About this company

Providing local government services in Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Whitnash and surrounding areas.

After this apprenticeship

  • It is hoped but not guaranteed that an offer of employment will be given upon completion of the apprenticeship

For more information and to apply please click here

Company: Warwick District Council
Location: Leamington Spa
Salary: 15194