Technical Project Coordinator

TAKE ON OUR NETWORK EXPANSION Our Shared Rural Network Programme team are the ones responsible for expanding our network into new areas. Grow your potential as a Technical Project Coordinator Apprentice and join them in making connectivity available to more and more people, earning £30,000 whilst doing it. Make things happen As an apprentice, you’ll join the team that focuses on delivering the Shared Rural Network programme, a government led initiative involving all 4 major network operators – Virgin Media O2, Three UK, Vodafone and BT EE. This impactful programme focuses on connecting rural areas to the rest of the world through a reliable network. Join us in an apprenticeship role and get involved in the end-to-end delivery of this project, getting hands on in all areas. Day-to-day, you could be: *Collaborating with key stakeholders to facilitate ongoing projects *Setting up and leading meetings whilst accurately recording actions and outcomes *Following up on agreed actions to ensure completion as to not delay other projects *Reporting on delivery costs and providing evidence-based justification for management approval *Providing updates and reporting on progress of projects to internal and external partners

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too. Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions. Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Applicants will need at least 2 GCSEs at level 4-9, or equivalent, to be eligible for this role. This role will be based in our Wythenshawe office for approximately 10 months. We are relocating our offices to central Manchester, so successful candidates should be comfortable travelling to central Manchester after this period.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, confident individuals that aren’t afraid to challenge our ways of working. In this role, you’ll be balancing various tasks at once, so it’s important you can effectively multitask. You’ll also be working with other networks, the wider business, government agencies, and more, so effective communication is key. Other qualities we’d like to see include: *Great organisation skills *Good attention to detail *Confidence in your ability With inclusivity at our hearts, we’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society, so we’re keen to hear from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. The only barrier to applying would be if you didn’t have the right to work in the UK and were unable to obtain it without our support. 

This role will allow you to leave a lasting impact. Not only does it have a wider affect but, you’ll enjoy a starting salary of £30,000, but that’s not where it ends. After 12-months in the scheme, your salary will raise to £33,000 with salaries upon successful completion starting from £40,000. Not only will you be earning, but you’ll leave the scheme with a level 3 business administration apprenticeship. Plus, you can enjoy our amazing benefits including: *25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after 5 years  *Your birthday off!  *Flexible benefits package including matching up to 10% of your pension contributions, medical plans, and buying and selling holiday  *Wide range of discounts on everything from days out to household bills  ...and loads more! 

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include an online test, a telephone interview, a coaching call and an assessment centre. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed. Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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