CSF-1133-26 - Apprenticeship Advisor

University of Kent; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK University is looking for an Apprenticeship Advisor to ensure an excellent apprentice experience. You will be responsible for managing recruitment, supporting and mentoring apprentices, and overseeing induction processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience in Higher Education and a proven track record in supporting apprentices. Flexible working options and generous leave entitlements are offered in this collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Employee-funded healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Experience in an apprentice-focused role is necessary.
• Direct experience of supporting and mentoring apprentices is required.
• Experience in managing the progress of apprentices and apprenticeship managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and admissions service for apprentices.
• Conduct due diligence and health checks during the induction process.
• Secure and maintain evidence of apprenticeship progress.

Skills

Supporting apprentices

Mentoring experience

Monitoring progress

Recruitment

Working in Higher Education

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

If you have experience in an apprentice-focused role and a passion to support, mentor and monitor progress of apprentices, then this may be the role for you.

The Apprenticeship Advisor is responsible for ensuring an excellent apprentice experience and that the university delivers against its education strategies. As Apprenticeship Advisor you will establish and monitor the internal and external training provision determined by Apprenticeship Training Plans, and use your relevant knowledge in a related discipline or equivalent work experience in order to recruit, support and review new apprentices. You will promote higher and degree apprenticeships and other training opportunities to employers in multi‑industry sectors. You will also provide support to senior managers within the Digital and Lifelong Learning Team.

As Apprenticeship Advisor you can expect to be involved in:

• Working with employers to provide a timely and efficient recruitment and admissions service to apprenticeship employers, including screening, interviewing and placing apprentices, so that recruitment campaigns are managed in line with University’s best practice. In accordance with the ESFA regulations, ensure applicants are eligible
• Managing the apprentice induction process including conducting due diligence checks, health and safety checks and induction meetings between the University and the employer and the apprentice
• Operating systems to effectively secure and maintain appropriate apprenticeship evidence including progress of apprentices and employer contribution, including mapping of JD, training plans and programme against the apprenticeship standard.

What will you bring to the role?

• Degree or equivalent experience of working in similar role within HE/FE
• Direct experience of supporting, mentoring and monitoring progress of apprentices
• Direct experience of supporting, mentoring and monitoring progress of managers of apprentices.

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

What we can offer in return:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [e-mail] quoting reference number CSF-1133-25.

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