Modern Apprentice Project Management

Location: Hybrid Working, with offices based in Edinburgh/Glasgow (course location Glasgow) Type of role – Fixed Term Contract 24 months Salary Grade – Modern Apprentice £24,251 per annum Hours – 35 hours per week

Job purpose This Modern Apprenticeship role offers an exciting gateway for you to launch your career within Audit Scotland’s Innovation and Quality Group. Our Innovation and Quality (I&Q) business group comprises five functions: professional support and learning; quality; digital audit and digital services; and organisational improvement. I&Q ensures that the quality of audit work across Audit Scotland is outstanding, innovative and at the forefront of the profession, and helps fulfil the vision and strategic objectives of the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission.

Your apprenticeship will be ‘based’ within Digital Services, with chances to work with other Innovation and Quality teams during the two-year programme. You'll gain hands-on experience by supporting key functions; for example, supporting the delivery of projects from initiation to closure, assisting with project reporting, supporting project meetings, communicating with stakeholders, learning about what an Information Security Management System (ISMS) is and co-ordinating ISMS activities that maintain Audit Scotland ISO 27001:2022 certification.

Your journey will be guided by our dedicated Senior Digital Project Manager and you will have ongoing support from an appointed mentor who will help you develop both professionally and personally throughout your apprenticeship.

This varied role promises a vibrant learning environment, where you will be supporting the delivery of projects, while learning at the same time and working towards achieving a recognised Project Management qualification. This is a brilliant opportunity to build skills, confidence, and begin a rewarding career at Audit Scotland. Please refer to the role profile for full details.

Special working conditions This is a hybrid working role where the successful candidate may choose to work from home. However, the role holder will be expected to spend a minimum of two days a week in our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices when required to do so. This course requires attendance in-person at six workshops held in Glasgow in addition to online learning.

Interested? Next steps Download the attached role profile for detailed role information. Click apply to submit an application. Please note that due to the volume of applications, we cannot guarantee that CVs will be screened alongside your application form, therefore please ensure your application form includes all information required to demonstrate you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. If you require an alternative way to apply under grounds of a reasonable adjustment, please get in touch with a member of the HR team. The closing date for applicationsis Sunday 17 May 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be held in-person at our Glasgow office on 2 and 3 June 2026.

Diversity and Inclusion We value the unique perspective a diverse workforce brings to what we do. Therefore, we’re keen to increase representation in our workforce and support progression of minority ethnic groups. We are also a proud disability confident employer.

Reasonable Adjustments Audit Scotland’s recruitment process may include various stages and activities including application forms, online assessments, and interviews, to assess whether you meet the requirements of the role. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to providing inclusive and accessible recruitment where everyone is supported to perform at their best. When applying for a job with Audit Scotland, you will be asked in the application form if you need an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process. Please include the reason you require an adjustment and details of what adjustment/s might help. Some examples of adjustments that have been given to candidates include changing the time, location or format of interviews and providing additional time in any assessments and interviews. This is not an exhaustive list, and we will consider any adjustments that you might need. As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, our equality network groups would be delighted to offer an insight into Audit Scotland’s culture of inclusivity. If you consider yourself to have a visible or hidden disability and wish to hear more about life at Audit Scotland or wish to speak with someone about the possibility of any adjustments, please contact Careers@audit-scotland.gov.uk or call 0131 625 1500 for further information and a member of the HR team will be in touch.

How we work We employ around 340 staff in a wide variety of roles. They work flexibly at home and in the office as well as from audit sites across Scotland. This isn’t your typical work from home or work from office type job. We’re flexible about working patterns and we’ve transformed how we deliver high-quality public audit. We support you to work in the ways that achieve the best results for you, your team and the business, including your physical location and how you manage your hours. Put simply, we trust you to do your job, and want you to have the ability to have a rewarding work-life balance and best support your individual circumstances, be that childcare, adult carer responsibilities or managing disabilities.

Other conditions Audit Scotland is committed to ensuring that: We minimise our impact on the environment in accordance with Government policy affecting public sector organisations. We uphold the principles of equality, fairness & diversity. We all work within a safe environment and adhere to good standards of health & safety. All information is protected and managed appropriately. We maintain independence and political neutrality.