Company Description

MSX has been a trusted partner to leading vehicle manufacturers, their retailers, and mobility organizations globally for more than 30 years. Our unwavering commitment is to help our clients transform their businesses and effectively manage operations in the areas of: Sales Performance; Repair Optimization and Compliance; Parts and Accessories Sales Performance; and Consumer Engagement.
With our global teams, industry expertise, and the power of technology, we design and deliver tailored, sustainable, and innovative solutions and services that help our clients optimize their operations and captivate their customers.

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our team as a Level 4 Associate Project 

Manager Apprentice. This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to develop essential project 

management skills while working towards a nationally recognized qualification equivalent to a 

Higher National Certificate (HNC). You will support the delivery of projects across the organization, 

learning from experienced project professionals. 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Support & Coordination 

Assist project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects 

Support the development of project plans, schedules, and resource allocation 

Help coordinate project activities and ensure tasks are completed on time 

Monitor project progress and update project documentation 

Assist with risk identification and issue management 

Support the preparation of project status reports and presentations 

Coordinate project meetings and document minutes and actions 

Stakeholder Engagement 

Communicate with project stakeholders to gather requirements and updates 

Support stakeholder engagement activities and maintain stakeholder registers 

Assist in managing stakeholder expectations 

Build effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders 

Escalate issues and concerns to senior project managers appropriately 

Project Administration 

Maintain project documentation, filing systems, and shared drives 

Update project management tools and software (MS Project, Trello, Jira, etc.) 

Track project budgets, timelines, and resource usage 

Prepare project reports, dashboards, and presentations 

Organize and coordinate project meetings, workshops, and events 

Manage project correspondence and communications 

Planning & Scheduling 

Assist in developing work breakdown structures (WBS) 

Help create and maintain project schedules using Gantt charts 

Support resource planning and allocation activities 

Monitor project milestones and deliverables 

Identify dependencies and critical path activities 

Update plans based on project progress and changes 

Quality & Risk Management 

Support quality assurance processes and documentation 

Assist in identifying and assessing project risks and issues 

Help maintain risk and issue registers 

Support the implementation of risk mitigation actions 

Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards 

Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement activities 

Financial Management Support 

Assist with budget tracking and forecasting 

Process purchase orders and invoices 

Monitor project expenditure against budget 

Support financial reporting and variance analysis 

Help maintain financial records and documentation 

Qualifications & Education 

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4/A*-C, including English and Mathematics 

Eligibility to undertake a Level 4 apprenticeship program 

Right to work in the UK 

Skills & Attributes 

Strong organizational and time management skills 

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy 

Good communication skills, both written and verbal 

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 

Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach 

Basic numeracy and analytical skills 

IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively 

Willingness to learn and develop professionally 

Professional and positive attitude 

Desirable Requirements 

Previous experience in an administrative, coordination, or project support role 

Understanding of project management principles and methodologies 

Exposure to project management software (MS Project, Asana, Trello, Monday.com) 

Experience working in a fast-paced or deadline-driven environment 

Interest in obtaining project management certifications (PRINCE2, APM, PMI) 

Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies 

project 

Additional Information

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.