Do you have a strong administrative background and experience working within a Higher Education, Apprenticeships and training? If you can answer yes to this question, we would welcome your application. Full-time. Fixed term contract 24 months. The Apprenticeship Advisor is responsible for ensuring an excellent apprentice experience and that the university delivers against its education strategies. The post holder will establish and monitor internal and external training provision determined by Apprenticeship Training Plans and will use relevant knowledge in a related discipline or equivalent work experience in order to recruit, support and review new apprentices. The Apprenticeship Advisor will promote higher and degree apprenticeships and other training opportunities to employers in multi-industry sectors. The role holder will also provide support to senior managers within the Digital and Lifelong Learning Team. As an Apprenticeship Advisor, you can expect to be involved in: Working with employers to provide a timely and efficient recruitment and admissions service to apprenticeship employers, including screening, interviewing and placing apprentices. Managing the apprentice induction process, including conducting due diligence checks, health and safety checks and induction meetings between the University, the employer and the apprentice. Developing, managing and regularly reviewing a range of administrative processes to ensure degree apprenticeship programmes comply with university, Ofsted (where appropriate) and EFSA regulations and procedures. What will you bring to the role? First degree or equivalent experience of working in a similar role within HE/ FE. Direct experience of supporting, mentoring and monitoring progress of apprentices. Experience of streamlining office systems and implementing new processes and procedures. What can we offer in return? As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits, including: Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 43 days leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff). Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health. We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve join us in making the world a better place.