Apprenticeship Manager

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are looking to recruit an Apprenticeship Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £42,957 per annum.

About Us:

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.  You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.

The Apprenticeship Manager Role:

The Apprenticeship Directorate at Bournemouth and Poole College is one of the country’s largest and most successful apprenticeship providers. 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.  

As a key member of the College Leadership Team, 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 quality and outcomes for these strands of provision are amongst the best in the country, and we are ambitious to increase the size and income generation of these areas.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Lead, manage and motivate a team of Assessor/Trainers and Progress trainers to deliver brilliant outcomes for apprentices

·        Work collaboratively with Learning managers to ensure that college training is of the highest quality and meaningfully mapped to employer/stakeholder skills needs

·        Work in partnership with the Business Development Team to ensure starts and income targets are met for area(s) of responsibility

·        Deliver the highest levels of customer service for apprentices, partner employers and stakeholders

·        Take a lead role in ensuring that an impactful personal development is delivered to all apprentices

·        Responsible for implementing college procedures relating to health and Safety in relation to the apprentices workplace

About You:

·        Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths A-C or 9-4

·        Level 3 qualification

·        Assessors qualification

·        Experience managing and leading teams

·        Experience assessing within a further education environment.

·        Knowledge of the Apprenticeship policy

·        Flexible and adaptable attitude to working with students of all ages and abilities

Benefits:

You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:

·        27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years’ service

·        up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period

·        Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers

·        Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme

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!

We are 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.