Project Management Degree Apprentice

Job description

About The CompanyOCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‐winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values – Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The RoleProject Management (Level 6)

Location: Ipswich (with travel to operational sites and the University of Suffolk as required)

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Start Date: June 2026

Contract: Full-time Fixed-Term Contract (40 months)

OCS is excited to welcome our first cohort of Project Management Degree Apprentices, delivered in partnership with the University of Suffolk. OCS is a leading international facilities management company supporting organisations across the UK and globally.

Starting in June 2026, you will be based at our head office in Ipswich, with the opportunity to support contracts nationally.

You'll gain valuable hands‐on experience, working alongside experienced facilities management professionals, while studying towards your BSc (Hons) Project Management Degree Apprenticeship.

Why choose a Degree Apprenticeship? Instead of choosing between university and starting work, this programme allows you to do both.

You will gain industry experience at OCS while studying for a fully funded BSc (Hons) Project Management Degree through the Level 6 Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship standard (ST0411).

By the end of the programme, you will graduate with:

A university degree

Several years of real project experience

A recognised professional qualification

No student tuition fees

About OCSOCS is a leading international facilities management company delivering essential services across sectors including healthcare, education, transport, defence, and commercial workplaces.

Our teams support organisations across the UK and globally, helping to keep critical environments safe, efficient, and sustainable.

As part of OCS, you will gain exposure to real projects that support major organisations and public services.

What You'll Do at OCSAs a Degree Apprentice, you'll be part of a supportive team, working across live business projects that support our operations and customers. You will:

Support the planning, coordination and delivery of real business projects

Work with project managers and stakeholders across the organisation

Monitor project risks, schedules and resources

Contribute to project documentation and reporting

Bring fresh thinking and creative problem‐solving to the team

By the end of the programme, you'll have the skills and experience to lead complex projects independently and confidently.

What We're Looking ForYou don't need prior project management experience—we're looking for potential.

Entry Requirements

96 UCAS points (CCC at A‐Level / MMM BTEC / T Level Pass)

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

A passion for problem‐solving, organisation and teamwork

A commitment to learning and applying new skills

Full driving licence

What You'll StudyDelivered through the Level 6 Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship (ST0411), the programme blends academic study with workplace learning across three years.

You will study topics such as project planning and scheduling, risk management, finance and procurement, project governance, and leadership in project environments.

With expert guidance, practical workshops, real project documentation, and weekly project surgeries, you'll learn skills you can apply immediately in your role at OCS.

What You'll Get

Fully funded BSc (Hons) Project Management degree

Competitive salary throughout your apprenticeship

Access to OCS employee wellbeing benefits

University of Suffolk student support services

Professional qualification: APM PMQ from the association for Project Management

Mentoring from experienced OCS leaders

Opportunities to progress your career within OCS upon successful completion

Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ipswich

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English