Job Title: Work Based Learning Manager
Salary: £51,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week | Full year | Permanent
Location: Cambridge
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Work Based Learning Manager to lead, grow and assure high-quality apprenticeship and work-based learning provision within our Construction & Motor Vehicle curriculum area.
The Work Based Learning Manager will be reporting to the Head of Department, you will be responsible for the strategic development, quality, performance and day-to-day delivery of all work-based learning programmes. You will lead a team of assessors, drive employer engagement, ensure compliance with funding and awarding body requirements, and deliver strong learner outcomes.
Work Based Learning Manager - Key Responsibilities
* Business Development & Employer Engagement
* Grow apprenticeship and work-based learning provision through effective employer engagement
* Respond to employer needs across apprenticeships and full-cost provision
* Promote apprenticeships through careers events, schools and external partners.
Curriculum & Quality
* Design and manage high-quality work-based curricula aligned to employer, awarding body and contractual requirements
* Lead quality assurance, internal verification and awarding organisation compliance
* Monitor performance, success rates, retention and timely achievement
* Contribute to Self-Assessment Reports (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plans
Learner Performance
* Oversee recruitment, induction, progress monitoring and safeguarding of learners
* Ensure workplace health & safety compliance
* Promote equality, diversity and inclusive outcomes for all learners
Leadership & Staff Management
* Line manage assessors and quality staff, including recruitment, induction, appraisal and performance management
* Lead CPD, occupational updating and quality improvement activity
* Carry out deep dives, observations and quality reviews
Operations & Compliance
* Manage budgets, forecasting and value for money
* Produce performance reports and action plans
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and College policies
What They Are Looking For
Essential
* Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant area
* A1/TAQA Assessor qualification
* Teaching or assessing experience in a relevant curriculum area
* Strong knowledge of current apprenticeship standards and funding rules
* Proven experience leading teams and managing performance
* Excellent communication, IT and organisational skills
* Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusive learning
Desirable
* V1 / Lead IQA qualification (or willingness to work towards)
* Teaching qualification (Cert Ed / PGCE)
* Management qualification
* Significant industrial experience
Additional Information
This role involves regulated activity and requires an Enhanced DBS check, as well as flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel as required
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