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If you're ready to begin your career in project management while helping deliver innovative digital transformation initiatives within a global aerospace business, apply today.

Why Safran?
A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 colleagues across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place.
Mobility & training opportunities: Access training, development and long-term career opportunities.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement.

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Project Coordinator Apprentice

Burnley | Site Based

Skills: Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Digital Transformation.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Fridays (role dependant)
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (role dependant)
4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (role dependant)
Excellent training, education, and development schemes
Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa
Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you
About Safran Nacelles

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.

Your Role

As a Project Coordinator Apprentice, you will support the planning, organisation and delivery of projects that help drive digital transformation and continuous improvement across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the preparation, scheduling and coordination of projects across a range of digital transformation initiatives.
Organising meetings, workshops and project activities, while tracking actions and deliverables.
Assisting with stakeholder communications and helping share project updates and progress.
Maintaining project documentation, trackers, reports, risk logs and lessons learned.
Supporting the collection and analysis of data to aid project decision-making.
Working with project teams to identify opportunities where digital tools and technologies can improve business processes and performance.
Contributing to continuous improvement activities and project reviews.
Learning project delivery methodologies and best practices through hands-on experience and structured development.

What You'll Bring

Essential

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with a variety of stakeholders.
A genuine interest in project management, business improvement and digital technologies.
Desirable

Analytical thinking and strong attention to detail.
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
Working towards or achieved qualifications suitable for a degree apprenticeship, such as A-Levels, BTEC or equivalent.
Understanding of business processes, project work or digital technologies gained through education, work experience or personal interests.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Adaptability and the ability to balance academic and workplace commitments.
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone