Job Title: Apprenticeship Manager
Reports to: Operations Manager
Working Hours: 37 Hours - Full Time
Location: Hybrid working with travel across the Yorkshire area. Office base Hull HU7 or Sheffield S9
(Office attendance dependent on successful candidate location)
Salary: £34k
About the Role
Enable Futures is looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Apprenticeship Manager to join our Apprentice Experience Team. This is a pivotal role within our Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Service, ensuring apprentices and Host Employers receive a consistent, high-quality service from recruitment through to successful completion.
You will take ownership of the full apprenticeship journey, supporting apprentices both academically and pastorally while working closely with Host Employers and training providers. Acting as a single point of contact, you will ensure apprentices are well supported, fully informed and progressing successfully against their apprenticeship standard.
This role requires regular travel across the Yorkshire region to conduct interviews, inductions, progress reviews and Health & Safety checks. You must be comfortable working independently, managing a caseload, and building strong professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
Work with the Recruitment Coordinator to attract and guide suitable candidates into apprenticeship opportunities
Attend and support final-stage interviews with Host Employers
Deliver apprenticeship inductions and complete employment documentation
Ensure all policies, procedures and compliance requirements are understood and adhered to
Coordinate enrolment with appropriate training providers
Apprenticeship Management & Support
Manage a caseload of apprentices throughout their employment
Provide ongoing academic guidance and pastoral support
Conduct regular progress and performance reviews with apprentices, Host Employers and training providers
Monitor progress against apprenticeship standards and address performance concerns appropriately
Act as the main point of contact for day-to-day issues, escalating where necessary
Employer & Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Host Employers and training providers
Conduct Health & Safety pre-checks and support compliance requirements
Promote the Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Service to employers and local stakeholders
Maintain accurate and up-to-date apprentice records using the apprenticeship management system
Compliance & Professional Standards
Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion principles are upheld
Remain up to date with apprenticeship standards, legislation and government initiatives
Attend relevant training and contribute to regional and national company developments
Represent Enable Futures professionally in all interactions
About You
We are looking for a motivated and resilient professional who is passionate about supporting young people into sustainable employment.
Essential Experience & Skills
Experience managing apprenticeships, work placements or similar programmes
Experience supporting young people in employment or training environments
Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and processes
Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
Proficient in MS Office
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Ability to travel across Yorkshire as required
Desirable
Level 3 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (or willingness to work towards)
Health & Safety qualification
Knowledge of apprenticeship standards within Construction and the Built Environment
Understanding of employment law and safeguarding practices
Experience developing employer partnerships
Personal Qualities
People-focused and service-driven
Passionate about safeguarding and inclusion
Confident working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Self-motivated, organised and adaptable
Friendly, professional and resilient
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check and other pre-employment checks.
Enable Futures is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates who share our values.