Project Management Degree Apprentice

About The Company

OCS 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 Role

Project 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. This programme allows you to work and study simultaneously, completing a fully funded BSc (Hons) Project Management degree while gaining hands‑on experience across national contracts.

What You’ll Do At OCS

As a Degree Apprentice, you’ll work across live business projects that support our operations and customers. Your responsibilities include:

• 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

What We’re Looking For

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 Study

Delivered through the Level 6 Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship (ST0411), the programme blends academic study with workplace learning across three years. Topics include project planning and scheduling, risk management, finance and procurement, project governance and leadership in project environments.

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
• Mentoring from experienced OCS leaders
• Opportunities to progress your career within OCS upon successful completion

Why Join OCS

OCS is ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting our dedication to building a supportive workplace. Our catering team offers breakfast and lunch services at our Ipswich head office, free coffee, hot chocolates and a replenishable fruit basket. We invest in our colleagues’ futures through the OCS Academy, providing a range of courses and resources to grow your personal skills and advance your career. We provide exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources through our Hapi app.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds. 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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