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Trainee Junior Project Manager

ITOL Recruit·St Albans, Hertfordshire·Posted 1 week ago
💰 £28-35k/year🌱 Junior
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Job description

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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 specialise in placing candidates within the project sector using our career progression and placement program.

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.

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Must-have skills
Communication skillsOrganisational skillsDependability
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Team leadershipOnline learning experienceCoordination experience
Soft skills
CommunicationOrganisationDependabilityMotivationLeadershipTime management
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⭐ Highlight your organisational skills prominently as the advert specifically mentions this as essential for project management success

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📊 Emphasise any experience coordinating tasks or people, even from non-PM roles: "Coordinated 5-person team delivery, completing project 2 weeks ahead of schedule"

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🎯 Mention your commitment to professional development and willingness to complete APM and PRINCE2 qualifications within the specified timeframes

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🌐 Include any experience with online learning platforms or self-directed study to show you can handle the remote training format

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🤝 Demonstrate examples of motivating others or working in team environments, as this is specifically mentioned as a key requirement

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  • Coordinated cross-functional team of 8 members to deliver quarterly targets, achieving 105% completion rate through structured task delegation and weekly progress reviews
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ITOL Recruit's trainee project manager programme represents exactly the career change opportunity I've been seeking, particularly with the structured APM and PRINCE2 qualification pathway you've designed. My strong organisational skills and ability to motivate others align perfectly with the core competencies you've identified for project management success.

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Interview questions

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Technical

  • What do you understand about the PRINCE2 methodology and how it differs from other project management approaches?
  • How would you approach studying for the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification?
  • What project management tools or software have you used or are familiar with?
  • Can you explain what a waterfall methodology means in project management?
  • How would you handle multiple competing priorities in a project environment?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time when you had to organise and coordinate multiple tasks or people
  • Describe a situation where you had to motivate someone who was struggling with their work
  • Give an example of when you had to communicate complex information to different stakeholders
  • Tell me about a time when you had to learn something completely new in a short timeframe
  • Describe a situation where you had to be dependable under pressure
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Tell me about a time when you had to organise and coordinate multiple tasks or people

During a busy period at my previous role, I was tasked with coordinating the annual stocktake across 3 departments with 12 team members. The situation was challenging because each department had different schedules and priorities. I created a detailed timeline breaking down tasks by department and individual, scheduled daily briefings to track progress, and established clear communication channels. When the IT department fell behind due to system issues, I reallocated 2 people from the completed finance section to assist them. The result was completing the stocktake 2 days early with 99.8% accuracy, and the approach became the standard template for future stocktakes.
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Describe a situation where you had to motivate someone who was struggling with their work

A colleague in our customer service team was struggling with complex enquiries and becoming increasingly frustrated, which was affecting the whole team's morale. I recognised they had strong communication skills but lacked confidence with technical processes. I arranged to spend 30 minutes each morning for a week walking through difficult cases together, breaking down complex procedures into simple steps. I also highlighted their natural rapport with customers during team meetings. Within 2 weeks, their resolution rate improved from 65% to 89%, and they volunteered to mentor the next new starter. This experience taught me that motivation often comes from building confidence through practical support.

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