Starting Date:Immediate
Post specification
Job Title:Apprenticeship Manager - Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and Computing
Location: On-Campus with flexible attendance
Contract Type:Part-Time (3 days/week)
Salary:£36,000-£40,000 per annum (pro-rata, depending on experience)
Reporting To:Principal
Start Date:As soon as possible
Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivatedApprenticeship Managerto lead the development and delivery of aNewHigher Education apprenticeship programmes (Level 4 and above)in the subject areas ofCivil Engineering,Construction Management,Electrical & Electronic Engineering, andComputing.
This role will focus specifically onapprenticeship training for employers, where apprentices are recruited fromexisting employeeswithin partner organisations. The successful candidate will be responsible forbuilding the programme from the ground up, including gaining regulatory approvals and securing public funding streams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and implementation of new apprenticeship schemes in the relevant subject areas
* Prepare and submit applications to relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., OfS, IfATE, ESFA)
* Identify and engage with employers to support recruitment of apprentices from within their current workforce
* Develop partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and government agencies
* Ensure all programmes meet the required academic and industry standards
* Manage the end-to-end development process including validation, quality assurance, and funding compliance
* Establish systems for monitoring apprentice progress, employer satisfaction, and programme performance
* Stay up to date with relevant policy, regulatory, and funding developments
Qualifications Required
* A Practicing apprenticeship administrator in a UK college or University with transferrable extensive experience
* Holder of a degree in relevant subject areas
* Recently retired person who held an apprenticeship administrative position within UK HE will be welcomed
Person Specification
Essential:
* Proven experience in Managing Higher Education apprenticeship schemes at Level 4 and above
* Good Knowledge of the regulatory and funding requirements for HE apprenticeships (OfS, IfATE, ESFA, DfE)
* Demonstrated ability to build apprenticeship provision from scratch
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to liaise with employers, regulators, and internal teams
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and deliver strategic and operational outcomes
* Holder of UK Engineering /Technical degree and verifiable apprenticeships managerial skills.
Desirable:
* Recently retired professionals with relevant engineering or HE experience are strongly encouraged to apply
* Professional qualifications in engineering, construction, computing, or education
Terms & Conditions
WARNING TO ALL APPLICANTS:
YOU MAY ONLY APPLY FOR THIS JOB IF YOU ARE PRESENTLY HOLDING A SIMILAR POSITION IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OR RECENTLY RETIRED YOUR POSITION AS APPRENTICESHIPS MANAGER SERVING THE UK EDUCATION SECTOR.
How to apply
[CV application will not be considered]
Please use thelink below to download our application form. Please complete allAPPLICABLE SECTIONSof the form electronically and submit it as email attachment to:personnel@lcuck.ac.uk(via the 'Apply' button above).
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