Job summary
To lead the development, implementation, expansion and ongoing progression of all apprenticeships across all professions and at all levels across the organisation.
To maximise the organisations Apprenticeship levy by leading on the creation and delivery of apprenticeship plans, in line with the Trusts learning needs analysis, including the commissioning and procuring apprenticeship development programmes.
To take the operational lead for apprenticeships acting as a guide, advisor and consultant to leaders and mangers across the organisation using apprenticeship development as part of workforce transformation.
To work with the Head of Education and Practice Development and Organisational Development lead on the application of apprenticeships and support staff development as part of the staff workforce development strategy.
Main duties of the job
Take the lead for expansion of apprenticeships across the organisation through raising the profile and promotion of apprenticeships.
Act as the main account holder for the Digital Apprenticeship service, monitor and report financial data to the Deputy Head of education and practice development and support with any other reports to the Trust board.
Responsible for the apprenticeship levy allocation and spend.
Line management of apprenticeship administrators.
Maximise the use of the apprenticeship levy through effective planning andprovision of resources.
Interpret data from the digital apprenticeships service and produce reports to monitor progress of learners, programmes and Levy expenditure.
Ensure the Digital Apprenticeship service is being used effectively andappropriately.
Responsible for the quality assurance of the apprenticeship provision in terms of success, retention and progression and for the development and extension of apprenticeship programmes.
Monitors candidate progression, identifies and escalates risks against Levy spend and candidate non-completions.
Supports departmental managers in the application of apprenticeshipprogrammes, off the job training requirements, supports end point assessment and supports learners in practice.
Responsible for full data management and entry using the apprenticeship service system.
Produces bespoke reports as required by the organisation.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we wil look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
1. First degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience
2. Advanced IT Skills
Desirable
3. Coaching or mentoring
Experience and knowledge
Essential
4. Experience of planning and developing a range of apprenticeship programmes
5. Experience of the apprenticeship procurement and the contracting process
Desirable
6. Understanding of the apprenticeship levy and digital apprenticeship service
7. Experience and knowledge of implementing a variety of apprenticeships across a large and multidisciplinary organisation
8. Experience of line management
9. Experience in recruiting apprenticeship programmes
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
10. Knowledge of the full range of apprenticeship standards and frameworks relevant to the NHS
11. Specialist knowledge of the apprenticeship funding process
12. Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and leading project work
13. Knowledge of how learning and development activity supports service improvement