Apprenticeship Manager

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Apprenticeship Manager to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £41,705 per annum.

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.

About the role:

As the Apprenticeship Manager you will lead and manage a team of Assessor/Trainers and Progress Coaches to deliver brilliant outcomes for all of our apprentices. Collaboration and partner working internally and externally is also key within this role.

The Apprenticeship Directorate at Bournemouth and Poole College is one of the largest and most successful apprenticeship providers in the country. This award-winning department consists of a friendly and supportive team of Administrators, Progress Coaches, Assessor/Trainers and Management. Covering a wide range of industries, the Apprenticeship Directorate works with Employers and the Curriculum Team to give apprentices the best path through their career.  

Responsibilities as our Apprenticeship Manager will include:

• Leading, managing and motivating a team of Assessor/Trainers and Progress trainers to deliver brilliant outcomes for apprentices
• Working collaboratively with Learning Managers to ensure that college training is of the highest quality and meaningfully mapped to employer/stakeholder skills needs
• Working in partnership with the Business Development Team to ensure starts and income targets are met for area(s) of responsibility
• Delivering the highest levels of customer service for apprentices, partner employers and stakeholders
• Taking a lead role in ensuring that an impactful personal development is delivered to all apprentices
• Being responsible for implementing college procedures relating to health and Safety in relation to the apprentice’s workplace

As our Apprenticeship Manager, you’ll ideally have:

• Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths.
• Level 3 qualification
• Assessors qualification
• Experience managing and leading teams Assessing within a further education environment.
• Communication skills including written and verbal

Benefits:

As a member of the management team at Bournemouth & Poole College you can expect to receive a market rate salary and excellent benefits including:

•  29.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• up to 4 days leave during the Christmas closure period
• Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
• Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
• Pension options
• Excellent support and career development with the help of our Teaching and Learning Coaches and Quality department

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Apprenticeship Manager role then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Planned Interview Date: Thursday 09 May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.