Job title: Project Management Officer Apprentice
Department: Project Management Office, Department of Marine Operations
Reporting to: Head of Project Management
Salary: £27,565 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years
Base: Gravesend, Kent
Closing Date: 8 August 2025
Who we are:
The Port of London Authority is the statutory harbour authority for the tidal Thames and responsible for 95 miles of the River Thames from the Estuary to Teddington Lock in West London. We work to keep river users safe, protect and enhance the environment and promote the use of the river for trade and travel.
The role:
As an apprentice, you will support the Project Management Office (PMO) with important project administration and coordination tasks. You will help the team in following and applying the PLA’s project management processes and assist in keeping project information up to date and well organised.
This role is a great opportunity to learn how large projects are managed. You’ll be involved in supporting the delivery of key projects within the VISION12 strategic portfolio and other departmental projects at the PLA. With guidance, you’ll contribute to good project governance and help promote consistent ways of working, which will support better outcomes across the organisation.
You will work towards successful completion of the Associate Project Management (Level 4) apprenticeship.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will:
- Be educated to A Level, T Level, BTEC National Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship level
- Have a keen interest in organising tasks and supporting project administration.
- Possess good attention to detail and willingness to learn how to manage deadlines and priorities.
- Have clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbally.
- Be comfortable working with documents, data, and reports, with guidance.
- Have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint), with an interest in developing further skills.
In return, we offer a competitive benefits package:
- 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
- Generous pension
- Onsite parking with electric charging
- Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to MyGymDiscounts
For further information or if you would like to have an informal chat about the position, please contact Steven Wightwick (Head of Project Management) on email [email protected].
The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.
