In this role, you will provide effective and timely, technical support to apprentices within the Wessex Water Academy in line with regulatory expectations detailed in apprenticeship standards and the wider Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education quality guidance.  

We can provide training and support to work towards assessor qualifications.

What you'll do

You will:

design and deliver engaging technical knowledge sessions to apprentices, ensuring they gain the skills required for their role
monitor and track apprentice progress, providing regular updates to apprentices and relevant stakeholders
carry out regular check-ins with apprentices and their managers to discuss progress, challenges and development areas
observe apprentices in practice to assess practical skills and competencies in line with apprenticeship standards
undertake initial assessments to determine the starting point of each apprentice, ensuring appropriate support and learning plans are created
provide constructive feedback to apprentices on their performance and development, guiding them towards successful outcomes
undertake regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in coaching, assessment and the relevant vocational areas
attend team and training meetings to collaborate, share best practices, and contribute to the development of apprenticeship programmes
ensure compliance with ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency), Ofsted, and other regulatory requirements in relation to apprenticeship programmes
provide support and guidance to apprentices, helping them overcome any challenges they may face during their apprenticeship
maintain accurate and up-to-date records of apprentice progress, attendance, and achievements.

What you'll need

You will be/have:

a minimum of five years' experience in the Sewerage workstream
awareness of safeguarding 
effective planning and prioritisation skills 
confident, credible and engaging communication skills 
experience providing feedback in an informal and formal setting 
proactive, driven and ability to work on own initiative 
innovation with the passion for driving change 
customer focused 
effective influencing skills and encouraging people to develop.

What you'll receive

A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
Career progression and professional development opportunities.
25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
One paid volunteering day each year.
Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
Support from mental health first aiders.
A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.  

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

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