Location Other, Uxbridge, High Wycombe, Aylesbury Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Salary Range £37,999 - £42,632 Hours per week 37 Closing Date 08/11/2024 Ref No 1623 Full Time - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover - 02/12/2024- 04.01.2026) - High Wycombe Salary - £37,999 - £42,632 Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed. Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require. At BNU, we currently offer more than fourteen apprenticeship programmes, with more planned to launch over the next two years. The Apprenticeship Partnership Manager role is part of the Apprenticeship Hub at BNU and reports to the Senior Apprenticeship Relationship Manager. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with both learners and employers, ensuring learner progression is effectively tracked and documented while providing ongoing information, advice, and support. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role, as it involves regular interaction with academic teams, registry, admissions, and other departments. The role encompasses all aspects of the learner’s professional and personal development, from Induction to the delivery of tri-partite reviews on a quarterly basis and preparing learners for Gateway and EPA. Effective stakeholder management skills, active listening, and the ability to coach learners to successful outcomes are crucial. The role also involves developing relationships with employers and subcontractors to address apprenticeship learning needs and ensure compliance. A solid understanding of the Education and Inspection Framework (EIF) and ESFA funding rules is required. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about work-based learning who is willing to go the extra mile for our apprentices! What we offer: a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days) Hybrid working (dependant on business needs) training & development support opportunities contributory pension scheme discounted gym membership for our on-site gym a range of staff discounts with major retailers. Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees. Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank. Please click here to view our employee handbook. If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you. For further information about this role, please contact simin.alaee@bnu.ac.uk All applications are to be made in full and online. BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles. Closing Date: 8 November 2024 Interview Date: 18 November 2024 Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will need to consent to a criminal record check through the DBS. Information will be kept strictly confidential, and your offer of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Apprenticeship Partnership Manager Faculty/Directorate: Apprenticeship Hub Grade: G Location: High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Uxbridge & employer premises Hours: 37 Responsible to: Senior Apprenticeship Relationship Manager Responsible for: Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Practice- Degree Apprenticeships Job Purpose: Responsible for designated cohorts of apprentices on BNU Apprenticeship programmes acting as key point of contact for and between the cohort, course team, Apprenticeship Hub and the designated employer. Support and monitor apprentices’ progress in progress review meetings and evidencing the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours outlined in apprenticeship standards. Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role: Provide and share apprenticeship delivery knowledge with Academic Leads and key business areas to ensure that Apprenticeship programmes are planned and delivered to an excellent standard Ensure that learners receive regular tri-partite progress reviews, along with appropriate coaching and guidance on all Education Inspection Framework (EIF) values, including Safeguarding, Prevent, Diversity & Inclusion, British Values, and the development of literacy and numeracy skills in line with the qualification level and programme of study. Assist the Apprenticeship Hub in ensuring Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and Ofsted related initiatives and requirements are planned and delivered to a high standard. Be an ambassador for BNU both internally and externally, communicating and promoting the strategic vision and aims of the University. Support the identification of best practice and benchmarking activities with other HEIs to ensure continuous development of programmes. Maintain high standards of work and professionalism at all times, particularly with regards to accuracy and presentation in written and verbal communication. Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required. Contribute to open days, school, college and partnership links and the promotional work of the Hub. Engage in appropriate professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to supporting apprenticeships. Maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in external settings. To provide cover for or any other such reasonable duties as required by the Designated Manager on an ongoing basis. Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices PERSON SPECIFICATION A = Application T = Test I = Interview Knowledge & Experience Proven experience of working effectively within a team A/I Experience in working with a range of stakeholders/partners/staff A/I General knowledge of apprenticeship provision A/I Experience in working within education sector preferably higher /further education institute. A/I Skills Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools A/I Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to network with a range of organisations and stakeholders. A/I Excellent planning and prioritisation skills A/I Excellent presentation skills A/I Special Requirements A willingness and ability to manage your own schedule across several off-site locations A/I BBF (Top 3 key behavioural categories most applicable to the role) Dynamic - Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Responsible - Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done Inclusive - Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
