Description
Interested in Project Management? Getting into the industry can feel like taking one giant leap. Our degree apprenticeship programme takes you a step forward in your project management and professional career.
Joining our Professional Services department at CDL, you’ll embark on a BSc (Hons) Project Management degree at QA, one of the UK’s leading tech talent and training organisations, in partnership with Northumbria University
About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.
We have built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.
In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!
Delivery: One study day per week (virtually), four days hybrid working, between home and our CDL Stockport campus (2 days in the office mandatory).
Provider: QA, in partnership with Northumbria University
Duration: 4 years
Salary: Starting at £20,000 per annum and we’ll pay your student fees
Key Responsibilities
During the four-year apprenticeship you will work on projects for some of the UK’s best-known brands with leading-edge technology. You will develop expertise in all aspects of the project management lifecycle - initiation, planning execution and closure - drawing on the latest theory and industry principals.
At the same time, you will have a fantastic opportunity to work on the delivery of innovative software products that are at the forefront of technology in the retail insurance sector.
You will work alongside colleagues at every stage of the project management journey, from Junior Project Managers to Programme Managers with 10 years’ and above experience to their name. The modules taught on the degree will complement work-based projects, where you will use real life business challenges and scenarios from your new role in CDL as part of your degree.
If you’re interested in earning while learning with a leading tech company, apply now.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
We’re looking for forward-thinking, inquisitive people who:
- have at least 3 A-levels (or BTEC equivalent) at C or above.
- have achieved GCSEs in Maths and English Language at grade A*-C (or equivalent) – alternatively, you can complete Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications alongside your apprenticeship)
- have a passion for project management
- are flexible and organised, with great time management skills
- good communication skills -written, verbal, face to face and remote working.
- an enthusiastic, 'can-do' attitude to overcoming issues and challenges.
- think logically, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving.
- enjoy collaborating with others to deliver projects
If you don’t meet all the requirements we’re looking for, but you’ve got relevant workplace experience, please submit your application. We’ll assess each application individually.
Benefits
Salary
The salary for the role of Project Management Degree Apprentice pays up to £20,000p.a.
Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD)
- Truly flexible working.
- 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.
- Top employer for 9th year running
- Excellent training and development platform
- Opportunities for career progression
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.
- Life and health assurance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Established Recognition Award System
- Great Parental Benefits
- Diversity and Inclusion network
- Pension scheme
- Community projects and volunteer days
- Refer a friend bonus
Campus Benefits:
- On-site free parking
- Open plan modern offices
- Quiet Spaces are also available
- Shuttle bus to and from the station
- Subsidised restaurant
- Games room and chill out zone
- Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events
- Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!
- Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Shower and dry rooms
Diversity and inclusion
We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.
CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
About CDL Software
The UKs biggest insurance retailers rely on CDLs trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.
