Apprenticeship Development Manager (Fixed Term Contract up to 30/04/2026) Newtownards Campus ABOUT US We take great pride in Inspiring. Transforming. Enriching lives. Each member of staff has an important role to play in ensuring that our students and business clients get the very best of quality education. Our working environment is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding one. We need the best talent to help us become a world leader. As well as a challenging role which will add value to your CV you will get an attractive renumeration package, access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with some of the best in the education sector. We currently have a vacancy for an Apprenticeship Development Manager (Fixed Term Contract up to 30/04/2026) JOB PURPOSE The post holder will be employed in a Sales role, working primarily on the development of SERCs apprenticeship offer. Reporting to the Training Programmes Manager, the post-holder will deliver on SERCs Apprenticeship strategy by developing relationships with companies and assessing how their training and development needs could be met through the apprenticeship programme. The post-holder will have clear, challenging targets to increase the volume of apprenticeships and maximise income. The post holder will work closely with curriculum staff to ensure that the relevant school within SERC benefits from the industrial engagement in terms of knowledge transfer and curriculum development. The job will include the completion of proposals for companies to meet their training needs under apprenticeships. Working with Colleagues in Business Services, Marketing and Academic Schools, the post holder will be expected to arrange employer engagement events to increase the profile of SERCs offer and secure enrolments on apprenticeship programmes. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached Job Description.