Apprenticeship Specialist – Compensation and Benefits
£49,500* up to £66,000* per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table – we’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.
Just like you, as the Apprenticeship Specialist you will be responsible for Lidl’s apprenticeship programme, ensuring the successful delivery and continuous improvement of all apprenticeship programmes, including our Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship. Your role will be pivotal in upskilling and engaging our colleagues, working closely with our operations teams to make the programmes a success, and in helping us to recruit a wider, more diverse workforce. The role sits within our Learning & Development team, supporting Lidl’s commitment to developing future leaders and providing high‑quality learning opportunities.
At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model: three or more days in our state‑of‑the‑art office and up to two days at home for work/life balance.
To keep in line with company structure, this role will be called Talent Consultant internally
What you’ll do
* Own, manage and develop Lidl’s apprenticeship portfolio, including the Degree Apprenticeship programme, working closely with our partner university.
* Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain and develop apprentices across all business areas.
* Partner with internal teams (HR, Operational Departments, Learning & Development) and external providers to ensure programme success.
* Act as the primary point of contact for apprentices, managers and learning providers.
* Monitor provider performance and conduct regular audits to maintain quality.
* Track and report on key metrics such as retention, completion rates and progression outcomes.
* Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on programme improvements.
* Innovate and enhance apprenticeship offerings to align with Lidl’s business needs and industry best practices.
* Oversee apprenticeship levy utilisation and ensure cost‑effective programme delivery.
* Support the team with ad‑hoc projects when required, including graduates, internships and placement programmes.
What you’ll need
* Previous experience in managing apprenticeship programmes including degree‑level apprenticeships, ideally in a retail environment.
* Proven experience managing relationships with external apprenticeship providers.
* Experience working with apprenticeship standards and frameworks.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to analyse data and provide actionable insights.Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach.
* Highly organised and detail‑oriented.
* Collaborative and confident in fostering constructive dialogue and influencing decisions at all levels.
What you’ll receive
* 35 days holiday (pro rata)
* 10% in-store discount
* Sabbatical
* Enhanced family leave
* Pension scheme
* Plus other perks you deserve.
We value diversity, equity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful and inclusive environment.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Once a vacancy has closed we are unable to consider further applications; please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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