We are looking for a driven Apprentice Development Manager to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK based in Bridgewater (TA6). Salary is £40,000pa (pro rata) Flexible: - 3 full days or 5 shorter days (up to 25 hours per week) Permanent role Benefits: 35 days holiday (including bank holidays), Company pension scheme, Healthcare options, and access to Discount & Offers Platform. As an Apprentice Development Manager, you will take full ownership of the site’s engineering apprenticeship programmes, managing a pool of up to 20 apprentices. This will include both 16–18-year-olds and adult apprentices, ensuring tailored support is provided across different learning needs and career stages. You’ll lead the end-to-end process of programme design, delivery, monitoring, and improvement. As the main point of contact for apprentices, training providers, and internal managers, you’ll ensure progress is tracked effectively, milestones are achieved, and training delivery remains aligned to the site’s operational and skills requirements. You’ll monitor apprentice performance closely, providing feedback, coaching, and intervention where required. The role also carries responsibility for ensuring compliance with apprenticeship standards and levy requirements, while embedding a culture of continuous improvement in trai...