Trainee Junior Project Manager
Description du poste
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Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Project Management?
If you are organised, competent, dependable and can communicate well and motivate those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Project Manager.
We do this using our specialised programme looking at placing candidates into gateway project management positions to build the foundation of a project management career.
Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience project worker as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.
Qualified Project Managers can easily earn between £450-£1,000 per day working on contracted positions and average salaries for lower level and entry level positions are also extremely lucrative and in high demand.
Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Project Managers:
- Project Administrator - £26,000
- Project Coordinator - £33,000
- Junior Project Manager - £36,500
- PRINCE2 Project Manager - £61,500
- Senior Project Manager - £70,000+
Using our experience in providing project management training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the Project Management sector.
The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK and European project sector.
Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.
Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.
Step 1 - APM (Association for Project Management) Qualification
The first step is completing the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
This professional industry-recognised qualification teaches you the fundamental principles of the project profession. The APM are the only chartered project management group in the world.
Study time for the qualification is approximately 20 hours and qualification achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.
The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.
You will be provided with access to a 1hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.
This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a Chartered Project Professional with additional study and experience.
Step 2 - PRINCE2 Foundation
PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management.
It is a process driven methodology and often referred to as a waterfall methodology.
Study time is approximately 15-20 hours and qualification obtained through a 1-hour multiple choice exam.
The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.
You will be provided with access to a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.
Step 3 - Project Management Simulation
With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have the opportunity to make your way through a simulated project which shadows a project manager.
These projects and scenarios are based on real world project and scenarios.
Once completed, our tutor will grade your work and issue a certificate of completion.
Step 4 - Recruitment Support
Now you are qualified for an entry level project management position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first role in the project management sector.
We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.9 Trustscore on Trustpilot.
Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.
They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.
Our money back guarantee
If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.
However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.
Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.
What Now?
To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front.
Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Project Management career aspirations.
We look forward to receiving your new application and putting you on the pathway to a new and financially rewarding career in project management.
Compétences clés extraites
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Nos conseils pour postuler
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⭐ Highlight any organisational or coordination experience at the top of your CV — the advert explicitly lists these as core traits for entry into project management.
📊 Quantify any past responsibilities where possible: "Coordinated 3 concurrent events for 200+ attendees, managing timelines and supplier communications."
🎯 Mention your APM PFQ or PRINCE2 Foundation certification prominently in a dedicated Qualifications section, as these are the two gateway credentials named in the advert.
🌐 Tailor your personal statement to reference the Cheshire West and Chester area and your readiness to take on entry-level project roles, signalling local availability.
🤝 Emphasise any experience motivating or coordinating others — even in non-PM roles — as the advert specifically calls out the ability to "motivate those around you" as a key selection criterion.
Bullets CV suggérés
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- •Coordinated a 3-month community fundraising project involving 12 volunteers, delivering all milestones on schedule and raising £4,200 against a £4,000 target.
- •Completed APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) within 3 weeks, scoring above the pass threshold in the 1-hour multiple choice exam on first attempt.
- •Managed scheduling and stakeholder communications for a 6-person team during a departmental office relocation, completing the move 2 days ahead of the planned deadline.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
ITOL Recruit's structured trainee programme — combining the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification and PRINCE2 Foundation — is precisely the career pathway I have been seeking. Having researched the project management sector, I understand that these two qualifications are the industry-recognised gateway credentials for entry-level roles across the UK, and I am committed to completing both to the highest standard.
My background in coordinating tasks, managing competing priorities and communicating clearly across teams has prepared me well for the organisational demands of a junior project management role. I am a dependable self-starter who thrives when given responsibility, and I am confident I can progress quickly through the four-step programme to contribute meaningfully in a project coordinator or junior project manager position.
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Questions probables d'entretien
10 questions générées à partir de cette offre.
Techniques
- ›What are the key principles of the PRINCE2 methodology and how does it differ from Agile?
- ›Can you explain what the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification covers and why it is relevant to a project management career?
- ›What is a waterfall methodology and in what types of projects is it most appropriate?
- ›How would you define the stages of a typical project lifecycle from initiation to closure?
- ›What tools or techniques would you use to track project progress and manage deadlines as a junior project manager?
Comportementales
- ›Tell me about a time you had to organise a complex task or event — how did you plan and deliver it?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to motivate others to meet a deadline or goal.
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt quickly to a change in priorities or circumstances.
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a risk or problem early and took steps to resolve it before it escalated.
- ›Describe a situation where clear communication made a significant difference to an outcome you were involved in.
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Tell me about a time you had to organise a complex task or event — how did you plan and deliver it?
Describe a situation where you had to motivate others to meet a deadline or goal.