Job Description
Responsible for internal delivery and stakeholder management of the UK wide apprenticeship scheme, including the implementation and delivery of new apprenticeship initiatives. This individual will be the main contact for apprentice managers for issues management and very influential in ensuring that AZ apprenticeship programmes are supported by the business to a high standard of implementation, delivery, quality, and compliance.Work with business stakeholders to ensure that existing programmes are delivered to a high standard and the performance levels of our apprentices, line managers, mentors and buddies are high.Support business stakeholders to manage the implementation of new apprenticeships, supporting and advising line managers on workplace activities, apprenticeship obligations and regulations, processes, performance management etcIdentify and develop solutions for additional training needs (outside of the apprenticeship) to support line manager and apprentice development, meeting the needs of the business to fulfil future training and skills gaps.Develop and use internal and external communication channels to build best practice within both apprentice and line manager communities.Lead the onboarding/induction process for all new apprentices across the UK into the organisation, in collaboration with the Early Talent Acquisition Team and the business as required.Contribute to, and support, the Early Talent Apprenticeship strategy by highlighting identified talent needs and working closely with the UK Apprentice Lead/UK Apprenticeship Vendor Partner/Stakeholders to ensure these needs are captured and consolidatedActs as an internal expert for the business on apprenticeships and apprenticeship standards.Provides central point of contact for escalation of queries from apprentices.Manages the End Point Assessment (EPA)process for all business areas/apprenticeships:Supports line managers to prepare for EPA process, ensuring full understanding of their role in the process, ensuring assessments/re-takes are scheduled.
Responsibilities + Skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.Excellent team player.
Education
Excellent organisational skillsExcellent communications experience (written & verbal)Good stakeholder management & influencing skills at all levels of the organisation, from the most junior to the most senior, as well as externally.
Experience
