You’ll be joining a dynamic team dedicated to delivering software and content licensing solutions that empower UK further and higher education institutions. Working alongside experienced licensing managers and portfolio specialists, you’ll gain hands-on experience by attending key meetings, supporting negotiation processes, and actively contributing to a variety of licensing initiatives that shape the future of education.

A Day in the Life of an Associate Project Manager Apprentice

A typical day sees you supporting the licensing team, preparing for vendor negotiations, tracking licence agreements, and reviewing pricing proposals and contract terms to ensure they meet academic needs. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and gain hands-on experience in the processes that keep Jisc’s licensing work running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining documentation and CRM records, supporting stakeholder consultations, and contributing to reporting on agreement performance and sector impact. You’ll also help identify potential issues with vendor delivery and assist in updating licence terms, pricing, or scope as needed.

Collaboration sits at the core of this role. You’ll partner with colleagues across licensing, procurement, data, and business operations, bringing together diverse expertise to understand member priorities and drive projects forward. By working seamlessly across teams, you’ll help turn complex needs into impactful delivery.

Why Choose a Jisc Apprenticeship?

At Jisc, we’re proud to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every voice is valued. Our September 2026 apprenticeship programme offers a range of exciting opportunities designed to help you grow and thrive in the digital sector. Whether you're just beginning your journey or expanding on existing technical experience, we’ll provide the tools and training to help you succeed.

We live by our guiding principles and welcome applicants who share our values and are driven by our mission to improve lives through digital transformation.

• Customer First – Take ownership, communicate effectively, and focus on quality solutions that deliver on our promises.
• Never Stand Still – Look ahead, welcome new ideas, and drive continuous improvement.
• Make an Impact – Be confident, stay curious, and deliver meaningful, sustainable value for our customers.
• Always Inclusive – Collaborate openly, embrace diversity, and create space for every voice to be heard

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a keen interest in technology, education, and business. You’ll bring an appreciation of the project management lifecycle and understand the skills and qualities that drive successful delivery. Whether you’ve managed small projects at school or contributed to larger initiatives outside of an educational setting, we want to see your passion for project work and your ability to apply lifecycle thinking to achieve results.

You’ll feel comfortable managing a variety of tasks and deadlines, with the awareness to spot when objectives may be slipping and the initiative to help get things back on track. Clear communication, both written and verbal, will be important, alongside a customer focused approach and a genuine commitment to delivering quality.

This is the ideal opportunity for you if you’re a proactive team player with strong organisational skills, confidence using Microsoft 365, and a keen eye for detail. With a positive, learningfocused mindset, you’ll embrace feedback, grow quickly, and make a real impact.

Discover the amazing benefits we provide. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hands-On Experience - Work on real projects
• Mentorship and Support - One-on-one support from experienced professionals
• Career Growth - Opportunities for advancement
• Community - Join networks like Youth Network, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, Women's Network, and more
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes three closure days over Christmas
• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments
• Buy up to an additional 5 days leave during the flexible benefits window
• Generous flexible pension scheme
• A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, mental health first aiders and support
• Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office
• Financial well-being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support and resources to help you make the most of your money
• A wide range of discounts and cashback from retailers and big-name high-street stores
• Support your volunteering with up to 3 days volunteer leave
• Claim back the cost of a Young Person’s Railcard each year, saving 1/3 on rail travel

Entry requirements

• At least 5 x GCSE’s including English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above
• At least 48 UCAS points or equivalent
• You are 16 years of age or over by the time you start your apprenticeship
• A UK resident (for at least the past 3 years) with the right to work in the UK who will be living in England for the duration of the apprenticeship.
• To qualify for the apprenticeship levy you need to reside in England or be able to work from an England Jisc office for a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Not in full-time education (you can of course be in education when you apply but must have completed your studies by the time the apprenticeship starts.)

Eligibility

Please note that if you hold any of the below qualifications, we will not be able to offer you an apprenticeship.

• A Project management qualification at Level 4 or higher, such as:
• Level 4 Certificate/Diploma in Project Management
• Level 6 Project Manager Integrated Degree Apprenticeship
• Foundation Degree, Higher National Certificate/Higher National Diploma, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in project management or closely related discipline (e.g., programme management, operations management)
• Prince2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, or AgilePM Practitioner (if studied outside the apprenticeship and at a higher level)

Sponsorship

Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. This decision is based on current Home Office eligibility criteria, which require specific conditions to be met in terms of job type, salary level, and other factors. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.