Working at APM
We’re APM: Association for Project Management. We’re a professional membership organisation that sets the standards for the project profession and raises its profile.
Ask our people what’s great about working here and the views are unanimous. You’ll be joining a community that’s warm, caring and thoughtful. We believe that good communication creates a culture that’s open and fair. We ensure everyone at APM, regardless of their role, has a voice and knows they’ll be listened to and treated with respect. We see everyone as individuals and champion diversity and inclusion, both within APM and across the wider project profession.
You’ll work in a collaborative environment that’s thoughtful, considerate and positive. You’ll be supported by your team and across departments so, together, we meet the high standards we set ourselves.
Benefits
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- Holiday - 25 days holiday (excluding all public holidays). This increases after four year's service.
- Additional annual leave via salary sacrifice (up to 10 days).
- Paid volunteering day for a charity of your choice.
- Paid wellbeing day.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Hybrid/flexible working - this is available dependent on job role. However, there is a requirement to come into the office 4 days per month.
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- Private healthcare and dental. Cover is available after completion of six-month probationary period. APM pays the premium for the employee. This becomes a 'benefit in kind'.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Discounted gym memberships. Provided via MyGymDiscounts.
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- Pension scheme - offered in line with auto enrolment with up to 8% contribution from APM.
- Salary sacrifice schemes - pension, cycle to work scheme, additional annual leave (up to 10 days).
- Life assurance - at four times the salary.
- Performance related pay (PRP) scheme - the discretionary bonus will take account of individual performance as well as APM's overall financial performance.
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- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free parking at the office.
- Discounted shopping platforms - save money and earn cashback.
- Season ticket loans.
Workplace and culture
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Inclusive values and culture
Respect, kindness, and fairness aren’t just buzzwords or a nice-to-have approach at APM, they’re a way of life and the building blocks of how we operate.
“When I joined, I couldn’t get over how friendly everyone was, the fairness, kindness, trust and respect that you are given." APM Employee
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Helping you to grow
We have a supportive culture that is lead by great managers who focus on coaching and developing their team on an ongoing basis.
This ensures individuals continue to grow and have the confidence to ask for support where it is needed. -
Work-life balance
Our continued successes and award-winning activities are well earnt and the result of constantly finding new and exciting ways to respond to our profession’s needs.
We take the same approach with our colleague's demands, offering them the flexibility to enjoy a sustainable work-life balance.
Meet some of our team
An award-winning workplace
Our trophy cabinet is well stocked with many years of Best Companies awards, including our 2025 two-star rating, meaning that we are an 'outstanding' company to work for. This is a direct result of our investment in our staff and their wellbeing.
We are also proud to say that we are a Carer Confident approved workplace.
Our Values
Warm
Being warm is about championing diversity and inclusivity. We treat everyone with empathy and respect - however challenging the circumstances. We're also flexible, friendly and collaborative.
Excellent
Being excellent is about our commitment to promoting the profession and raising its profile. We set the benchmark with chartered status and constantly challenge ourselves to improve by investing in our quality of thought, delivery, dialogue and services.
Thoughtful
Being thoughtful is about listening and leading debate. We constantly evolve, share our perspective, and own our voice. We support the skills that go beyond project management process alone and are fundamental to success.
Progressive
Being progressive is about approaching things with an open mind. We try to find the most creative way to get things done and we embrace technology, innovate and have a global outlook.
About Association for Project Management
We’re Association for Project Management (APM). We’re a professional membership organisation that sets the standards for the project profession. As a registered charity, we reinvest our surplus for the benefit of our members and the profession.
We deliver education and develop qualifications. We conduct research and provide knowledge and resources. We run events and share best practice. We give people the opportunity to connect and provide community for our individual members and corporate partners, wherever they are. Above all, when doing so makes a difference, we challenge the status quo.
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