Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.Based in the Academic Quality and Standards Team and working closely with the Apprenticeships Team, this is an exciting opportunity to support the provision and maintenance of a high-quality experience for all apprentices and employers. To this end, the Apprenticeships Quality Assurance and Administration Officer will facilitate the validation of new apprenticeships and the review, and re-approval, of existing apprenticeships. Through their involvement in the External Examiner and External Verifier processes, the Apprenticeship Quality Assurance and Administration Officer will play a key role in the operation of the mechanisms to facilitate external oversight of the quality and standards of the university’s apprenticeship provision. In addition, working closely with the Head of Apprenticeships, the role will act as operational lead for university wide external regulatory and/or monitoring activity related to apprenticeships. We are seeking someone with knowledge of current developments in apprenticeship provision and quality assurance within a Higher Education context. A methodical, flexible and adaptable individual, we are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, with highly developed organisational skills, and a keen eye for detail. The role is maternity cover and is therefore a fixed term appointment for up to 12 months. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. Informal inquires may be made to Andrew Jarrett, Head of Academic Quality and Standards at A.J.Jarrett@ljmu.ac.uk. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
