Apprenticeship Coordinator

£36,650 Per annum

UKRI Band D

Full Time

Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire

Open Ended

Closing date: 9th March 2025

Job Overview

Are you motivated to develop talent through apprenticeships? UKRI has an established and growing apprenticeship programme, utilising a variety of apprenticeships to provide opportunities for new recruits and existing employees. Based within UKRI’s Talent Centre of Expertise, we have an opportunity for an individual to support our current and developing apprenticeship offer. In this key role you will support elements of the apprenticeship schemes across UKRI. We currently have c. 250 apprentices across UKRI including its Centres and Institutes and we have ambitious plans.

Working closely with the Senior Apprenticeship Coordinator, you will provide support, advice and guidance to UKRI’s managers and apprentices and support a range of projects to deliver and develop the current apprenticeship schemes.

Responsibilities

Summary of Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Apprenticeship expertise

• Provide apprenticeship advice, guidance and support to managers and supervisors across UKRI as part of the apprenticeship programme

Project delivery

• Support the UKRI Senior Apprenticeship Coordinator and UKRI Head of Talent to develop and deliver a range of projects.

• Supporting with the development and roll-out of internal apprenticeship programmes, including its Leadership & Management schemes and other schemes in development

Day-to-day delivery of apprenticeship programme

• Provide advice, guidance and pastoral support to apprentices

Our Apprenticeship Coordinators come to us with diverse skills developed in previous roles including apprenticeships, local authority, education and HR. You may have formally or informally line managed or supervised those in their early careers; have delivered Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) or have experience in a mentoring role. We are looking for passionate people to support our apprentices and the organisation across its many diverse activities.

About you

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

(S) – Assessed at shortlisting

(I) – Assessed at interview

(S&I) – Assessed at both shortlisting and interview

Essential:

• Knowledge and understanding of UK apprenticeships – including ESFA funding regulations, apprenticeship standards and relevant policies (S&I)

• Strong organisational skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail (S&I)

• Strong influencing skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships (S&I)

• Ability to simplify and convey complex information to a diverse audience of internal and external stakeholders (S&I)

• Self-starter with an ability to work independently (S&I)

• Confident and proficient using Office 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams (S&I)

• The ability to travel nationally when required, including occasional overnight stays (I)

• Project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects (S & I)

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Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;

An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
Flexible working options

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How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page

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