The Engineering Curriculum Innovation Officer will help drive growth and innovation within our engineering and advanced manufacturing offer across T Levels, study programmes, apprenticeships and higher education. The post holder will focus on building strong partnerships, developing industry‑responsive curriculum, and supporting the next generation of engineers and technicians to thrive in a rapidly changing sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Build mutually beneficial relationships with engineering and manufacturing employers and external stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain these collaborative relationships across Atom Valley and Greater Manchester.
* Support the drive to increase T Level applications and placements for Engineering and Manufacturing.
* Promote the Hopwood Halls engineering apprenticeship and training offer to new and existing employers and to prospective students.
* Coordinate and deliver employer engagement events, workplace visits, school presentations and partnership activities to showcase our learners and facilities.
* Maintain regular contact with employers to ensure ongoing satisfaction and identify new opportunities.
* Deliver outstanding customer service to all employers and stakeholders, acting as the initial point of contact for all new engineering and manufacturing business.
* Increase the number of employers engaged in the co‑design of apprenticeship standards to support and inform curriculum intent and implementation.
* Achieve targets linked to increasing the number of students enrolling on Engineering T Levels, increasing the number of engaged employers providing placement opportunities, and increasing the growth of businesses employing relevant skills and training.
* Work with curriculum leaders and teachers to ensure programmes reflect the latest technologies, standards and industry practices.
* Support the co‑design and continuous improvement of engineering and manufacturing apprenticeship standards and study programmes in line with employer feedback.
* Champion the integration of real‑world projects, site visits, live briefs and industry placements into learning delivery.
* Contribute to strategic targets for the growth of engineering apprenticeships and full‑time study programmes.
* Identify new opportunities for partnership, curriculum expansion and funding aligned to regional and national skills priorities.
* Monitor and report on outcomes, employer satisfaction and new business to support continuous improvement.
* Achieve recruitment and sales targets as well as other KPIs agreed with the Head of Engagement, Communications & Marketing.
* Maximise the use of market intelligence to inform strategic employer engagement opportunities and marketing.
* Report on impact and progress on a monthly basis.
* Ensure quality and accuracy of information provided to employers in line with relevant funding and guidance.
* Maintain an in‑depth knowledge of apprenticeship funding and other funding streams and government initiatives.
* Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
* Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be required.
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