Apprenticeship Officer

Do you enjoy helping people achieve their goals and reach their full potential?

We're looking for a motivated and supportive Apprenticeship Officer to join our Apprenticeships Team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in apprenticeships, training, assessment, mentoring, coaching or industry who is passionate about supporting learners to succeed.

You'll work closely with apprentices, employers and curriculum teams to monitor progress, provide coaching and guidance, and ensure apprentices remain on track to successfully complete their programmes.

About the Role

As an Apprenticeship Officer, you'll manage your own caseload of apprentices, acting as a key point of contact throughout their apprenticeship journey.

You'll be responsible for conducting regular progress reviews with apprentices and employers, setting meaningful targets and identifying any support required to help learners achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of apprentices across a range of programmes.
• Conducting regular progress reviews with apprentices and employers.
• Setting SMART targets and monitoring progress against agreed actions.
• Coaching and motivating apprentices to achieve their learning and career goals.
• Working collaboratively with Skills Trainers, Assessors, Mentors and Curriculum Teams.
• Identifying barriers to achievement and implementing effective interventions.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation using OneFile.
• Supporting employer engagement and strengthening employer relationships.
• Monitoring learner progress and highlighting risks to timely achievement.
• Signposting apprentices to wellbeing, pastoral and additional support services where required.
• Promoting a positive learning culture and supporting learner development.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and supporting others to succeed.

You will ideally have:

• Experience within apprenticeships, work-based learning, training, coaching, mentoring or assessment.
• Experience working within a vocational or industry setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• The ability to motivate, encourage and challenge learners to achieve their goals.
• Confidence working with employers and building professional relationships.
• Good digital skills and experience maintaining accurate records.

A qualification in assessment and quality assurance is desirable, although support may be available for candidates willing to work towards relevant qualifications.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.