Degree Apprenticeship Coach £38,000 per annum + excellent benefits You might occasionally need to travel to one of our sites within the UK Permanent, Full Time Please click here for the full job description Arden University We are an aspirational and award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career- focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. Corporate Learning Team We have a large and growing team of Apprenticeship Coaches which are allowing our apprentices to access the learning they need more flexibly. Our Apprenticeship Coaches provide incredible value by equipping our graduates with the employability skills they need for success, supported by degree and industry-recognised qualifications and accreditations. All our programmes are accredited by at least one leading industry body and include multiple qualifications upon successful completion. The Role – Degree Apprenticeship Coach We are recruiting coaches with experience of working with Leaders and Managers at Levels 6 & 7. The role of the Apprenticeship Coach is to guide and support your apprentices every step of the way, through their Apprenticeship at Arden. You will empower your learners as they build the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours to succeed. You will be allocated Apprentices for the duration of the programme and take responsibility for their ongoing progress through to their successful EPA. To do this, you will use your coaching experience to provide detailed feedback, set relevant actions and give regular guidance to support your learners. About You: You should demonstrate a deep understanding of leadership principles, coaching methodologies, and industry-specific knowledge to effectively guide and support apprentices on their learning journeys. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential to foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. DBS statement: In our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all members of our community, we have established a policy that mandates the completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for all new staff members joining roles that involve working with apprentices. This precautionary measure is in place to safeguard the well-being of our apprentices and maintain the highest standards of security. To streamline the onboarding process and adhere to our safeguarding principles, it is imperative that the DBS check for any relevant new starter be initiated and completed before their scheduled start date. Why Arden: At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7% PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade) Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Plus, other competitive benefits! Arden’s values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. Closing Date: Sunday 24th November Interview Dates: interviews will take place between Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th December. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible. This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
