Apprentice Programme Manager
Remote with travel across the UK
Salary £35,000 to £40,000
The Role
The Apprentice Programme Manager is accountable for delivering high-quality programs to our Recruit, Train, Deploy customers. You will be committed to maintaining superior standards and offering guidance to all onsite learners. This position involves managing the overall learning experience, serving as a direct supervisor to learners, and guaranteeing they receive top-tier education. The role includes providing ongoing support to apprentices, aiding them in effectively handling their responsibilities and advancing successfully through their courses.
Key Responsibilities
Recruit, Train, Deploy (RTD) Programme Management:
- Manage the RTD programme from onboarding to graduation, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, industry standards, and business objectives. Facilitate a comprehensive onboarding process that includes orientation, training, and integration into the company culture.
- Identify potential apprentices from various niche pathways, including university, school, and college students, individuals transitioning from the military, and candidates from underrepresented groups that drive social mobility. Engage with educational institutions, military transition programs, and community organisations to source and attract diverse talent.
- Conduct interviews and assessments to select candidates who demonstrate the potential and commitment to succeed in the apprenticeship programme.
- Provide continuous support and mentorship to apprentices throughout their learning journey, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to succeed. Manage relationships with all training providers to ensure high-quality service delivery and effective collaboration.
- Regularly review and assess the progress of apprentices, coordinating with training providers to gather and consolidate updates. Provide feedback and address any challenges apprentices may face, ensuring they stay on track for successful completion.
- Ensure apprentices successfully complete their programs and transition into full-time roles within the company or further their education and career development. Collaborate with HR on succession planning initiatives to support the development and retention of apprentices.
- Proactively manage your schedule to regularly visit all sites, providing necessary 1:1 time to each learner as required.
- Organize and manage internal and external RTD awards, nominations, and additional events to celebrate and recognise achievements.
- Oversee the Professional Qualifications process, advising on career development opportunities for apprentices.
- Focus on maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business development opportunities within the RTD framework.
- Manage the Apprenticeship Service portal, ensuring that all records are accurately maintained and up to date.
About you
- TAQA (Training, Assessment, and Quality Assurance) Level 3 qualification.
- Proven experience working within a training provider or employer-provider environment.
- Significant experience in managing apprenticeship or similar training programs, including recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support for learners.
- Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with training providers, educational institutions, and other external stakeholders.
- Experience in conducting interviews and assessments, with a strong focus on identifying potential and suitability for apprenticeship programs.
- Deep understanding of learning methodologies and training delivery, with the ability to apply these concepts in a practical, business-focused manner.
What Can We Offer You?
- A competitive salary package
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, and your birthday off
- Company pension
- Blended working
- Benefits
- An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses
Impellam is a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our 2000 people and market leading brands work across a broad spectrum of industries and job categories throughout North America, the UK and Europe and Asia Pacific.
At Impellam we believe in the power of work.?
Through the power of work, we build better businesses and help people lead more fulfilling lives.?
Our strength lies not just in our brands, and their specialist vertical markets and regional knowledge, ?but in how we are united by one purpose, one culture, one ?driving force.?
We call it Virtuosity. It's why we're different. It's our determination to do even more and to always be ambitious and brave for our customers and candidates.
None of this would be possible without a culture based on trust. That's why we have an ambitious vision to be the world's most trusted workforce and specialist recruitment solutions group, trusted by our people, our customers and our investors in equal measure.?
We trust our Virtuosos and give them the freedom and autonomy ?to do the right thing, to adapt and see the possible in the impossible. We make sure people make ?the difference. ?
Together, we can deliver ?a world where you'll always ?have exceptional people ?doing exceptional work.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age.