Apprenticeship Training and Education Specialist

Position Title: Apprenticeship Training & Education Specialist

Duration: 12 Month Rolling Contract

Location: Gaydon

Division: Human Resources

£32.00 per hour - Inside IR35 (Umbrella Rate)

The Opportunity

• Our Client is undergoing a business wide transformation programme.
• REFOCUS is a new organisation-wide transformation strategy, which will see the Client right size, repurpose and reorganise into a more agile operation.
• The intent of the programme is to empower employees to create and deliver at speed and with clear purpose.
• This role is responsible for ensuring the consistent and efficient delivery of the Client Employee Development Apprenticeship programmes from apprentice induction through to successful completion.
• This requires direct and regular engagement employees on the programmes, their line managers, education providers and other internal and external stakeholders such as End Point Assessment Organisations.
• You will review and monitor progression against agreed plans and milestones providing support and guidance throughout the apprenticeship journey.

Key Performance Indicators

• Apprentices on boarded in a timely manner to start the programme
• Accurate tracking of apprentice progress against criteria set for the programme
• Overall Apprenticeship Completion and Success Rates at or above industry norm
• On programme Qualifications delivered on time to schedule (where applicable)
• Apprentices transition through the End Point Assessment gateway in a timely manner
• Contribute to apprentice selection (where applicable)
• Contribute to apprentice on boarding and apprenticeship induction
• Support the development of apprentices during the off and on the job training to enable them to successfully complete their programme and become competent in their occupational role, and an effective contributor to our business operations.
• Enable apprentices to develop new skills, knowledge and behaviours so that they can perform to their optimum and consistently deliver the Clients’ strategic objectives.
• Ensure all apprentices have a clear development pathway, and the various forms of support required to help them to achieve all aspects of their programme and associated personal development to a high standard.
• Contribute to monthly progression and at risk meetings with Training Providers aligned to their apprentice standard and as appropriate for their stage in the programme and experience.
• Use informal coaching methods to; support apprentices to make effective decisions, reflect on their performance / behaviours, and identify alternative approaches.
• Ensure that supporting programme activities such as internally planned training activities, placements, rotations, team projects, are planned, communicated and delivered to a high standard.
• Provide regular feedback to apprentices, line managers, academy managers on the progression and performance of their apprentices. Identifying strengths and development opportunities for each apprentice.
• Work with Academy Team members to provide feedback on delivery activities and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Apply knowledge of adult learning pedagogy to ensure a high quality and impactful apprentice experience in line with brand values and enable business efficiency and competitive advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Proven record of accomplishment in supporting the delivery of apprenticeship programmes or other complex learning and development activities.
• Significant knowledge in respect of content and assessment apprenticeship standards including End Point Assessment planning and preparation
• Highly developed mentoring / coaching skills – able to adapt style and approach to situation and audience.
• A good understanding of academic and vocational qualifications, delivery and assessment approaches.
• Comfortable using LMS / reporting systems to effectively and proactively deploy learning curriculums, manage progression of apprentices, build action plans, and keep relevant stakeholders informed.
• Knowledgeable in Learning and Development methodologies (e.g. competency frameworks, learning needs analysis, adult learning pedagogy, approaches to assessment and evaluation).
• A working knowledge of UK academic qualification levels (2 to 7)
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience

Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location