Project Manager apprentice (GWE) - Pfizer Pfizer

Notjustlabcoats; Brighton; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Project Manager to ensure alignment with business objectives across global projects. This role involves supporting operational tasks, managing project activities, and collaborating with teams to drive project success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills and a commitment to excellence, with a minimum of GCSEs and A Levels required. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous company benefits, including a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

25.5 Days Holiday Allowance

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Casual Dress

Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite Canteen

Onsite Parking

Employee Recognition/Awards

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Developed Markets Lead in operational and organizational tasks.
• Assist in planning and scheduling of project activities.
• Coordinate project tasks to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Ability to work effectively both alone and in a close-knit team environment

Ability to problem-solve; question, analyse and propose innovative solutions

Excellent planning and organization skills

Proficient Microsoft Excel skills

Education

5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above including mathematics and English

Minimum of 96 UCAS points from 2 A Level subjects or equivalent

Job description

This is a great opportunity to work for one of the world’s innovative pharmaceutical companies. Pfizer is looking to recruit a Project Manager to support the global execution of all significant projects across the global portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives, design standards, and sustainability goals

Qualification Requirements

• 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) including mathematics and English.
• You must have gained a minimum of 96 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Level subjects or equivalent.

Salary - £20,500 per annum

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance - 25.5 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
• Flexible Working Hours
• Casual Dress
• Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite Canteen
• Onsite Parking
• Employee Recognition/Awards

Location - Pfizer Ltd, Walton Oaks, Dorking Road, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7NS

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday, 9am – 5.25pm. Fridays, 9am – 4.05pm

12pm - 12.45pm lunch break

Duration - 48 months

Start Date - 1st September 2026

Interview Date - The Assessment Centre for this position will be on the week commencing March 23rd 2026

Closing Date for Applications - 27th February 2026

To Apply

To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on [e-mail] for assistance

Next Steps

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.

The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager

Job Description

Global Workplace Experience (GWE) Project Management Group is a key function within GWE supporting the global execution of all significant projects across the global portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives, design standards, and sustainability goals.

Our mission is to ensure a best-in-class workplace that matters to our colleagues, to the business and to the enterprise.

• We influence a highly engaged global organisation that capitalises on external market knowledge.
• We deliver workplaces that encourage innovation and drive productivity.
• We create work experiences that enable our customers to do their best work.
• We establish dynamic relationships with the business to appreciate and anticipate needs and align prioritises.

Job Responsibilities

The Apprentice will support the Commercial Developed Markets Lead in various operational and organisational tasks, including programme management, organisational support, financial analysis, communications, and scheduling/governance tracking. This role involves coordinating activities, maintaining documentation, and ensuring smooth progress against deliverables. Additionally, the apprentice will assist in programme planning and execution, gaining hands‑on experience in business management and project management.

The individual will be a key team member contributing and managing projects that vary from process improvements to organisational governance support, enabling use your project management skills to bring innovative solutions to our work. You will get the chance to work with regional teams for cross‑site collaboration on your day‑to‑day responsibilities as well as taking gradual ownership of the projects you become involved with over time.

• Assist in the planning and scheduling of project activities.
• Coordinate and track project tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Support the preparation of project status reports and presentations.
• Communicate with team members and stakeholders to gather information and provide updates.
• Identify and elevate any issues or risks to the GWE Commercial Lead.
• Participate in project meetings and take detailed minutes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project management processes and tools.
• Conduct finance analysis and support decision‑making activities.
• Manage data, including data validation and ensuring data accuracy.
• Maintain and update organizational charts and headcount records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Follow up with team members and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks and deliverables.

Candidate Requirements

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively both alone and in a close-knit team environment
• Ability to problem‑solve; question, analyse and propose innovative solutions
• Excellent planning and organization skills, including the ability to manage time effectively and multi‑task between competing assignments
• Technically competent in Microsoft Office – Proficient Microsoft excel skills are favourable

Personal Qualities

• High level of attention to detail
• Adaptable, with a willingness to learn
• Self‑motivated
• Personal confidence, pro‑activity and enthusiasm
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients and voice constructive opinions to Senior Management
• Comfortable both leading projects, and working cohesively with a team to achieve a desired goal
• A strong cultural awareness of national diversity across the region

Training To Be Delivered

Qualification to be delivered – BSc Project Manager

Apprenticeship Standard – Project Manager

Training Provider – Cumbria University

Delivery model – Training for this role will be delivered online

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.

Things To Be Considered

The apprentice must be able to demonstrate the required attitudes, behaviours and interpersonal skills associated with the professional workplace. The apprentice must be willing to commit an amount of personal time to study. Please ensure you check out travel options to be able to commute to the workplace.

About Pfizer

You’re the future. Your ambition, talents, ideas and unique way of looking at the world will help us drive innovation in every part of our business.

At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time.

We need people with a hugely diverse range of talents. Love Science? Want to work on the business side? Get stuck into an apprenticeship to launch your career.

Pfizer’s apprenticeship scheme, run in partnership with Cogent Skills, offers the best of both worlds. You’ll work with world‑leaders in your field, from researchers to business gurus. You’ll study towards a nationally recognised academic or professional qualification. And all the time, you’ll be earning a highly competitive salary.

Looking for an alternative to college or university, where you can earn while you learn, and build experience with a global leader? Find it at Pfizer.