Product Management Apprentice

Drive innovation through our products

Join the teams responsible for ensuring we’re offering what consumers really want and gain exposure to product services, delivery and more. Grow your potential as a Product Management Apprentice and work towards a professional qualification, all whilst earning £27,000!

Make things happen

As an apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience in shaping our innovative products through three rotations—Product, Project, and Consumer. You'll develop key skills in research, strategy, and customer insights while working on exciting projects like our TV and entertainment services, exclusive O2 Priority offers, and even the latest iPhone launches. This programme will help you build strong industry relationships and gain a deep understanding of what customers love. Day-to-day, you could be:

*Supporting on which products or services should be launched, when’s best to launch these and the way in which we go about this

*Coordinate and lead customer research to gain feedback on how they respond to our products

*Working with our technical teams to make impactful changes to our existing product portfolio

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.

What is involved with studying for an apprenticeship?

This apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to become skilled in your role, and combines on the job learning and academic study, where you’ll spend approximately 20% of your working hours completing learning with one of our training providers. At the end of the programme, you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification.

Who we are

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.

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.

The must haves

You will need at least 5 GCSEs level 4-9, or a level 3 equivalent to be eligible for this scheme.

The other stuff we are looking for

Bring your authentic self

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ready to take initiative and get stuck into a range of different tasks. We’ll encourage you to develop your data analytics skills and master your project management skills throughout the scheme. You will need at least 5 GCSEs level 4-9, or equivalent to be eligible for this scheme. Other qualities we’d like to see include:

*Ability to collaborate effectively within a team

*Organisational skills

*Basic Microsoft Excel skills with a desire to develop these further

What's in it for you

Not only will you be working towards your level 4 project management apprenticeship, but you’ll also pursue your Association of Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ). Join us on a starting salary of £27,000 with an increase at 12-months to £30,000. Final landing salaries start from £35,000 upon successful completion of the scheme. Plus, you’ll get to 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!

Next steps

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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