Apprenticeship Partnership Manager
Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
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Part Time (22.5 hours) - Permanent - High Wycombe
Salary - £38,249 - £42,882 pro rata
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
This role will cover a variety of apprenticeship sectors working with employers as well as learners and liaising with our academic teams and compliance team. Ideally you will have some knowledge or experience of apprenticeships or HE provision. We are looking for someone who can engage with learners, help them successfully navigate their apprenticeship journey making sure they stay compliant with funding rules. Providing advice, guidance and directing them to appropriate support with the University when needed. Contribute to open days, school, college and partnership links and the promotional work of the Hub. You will be based from our High Wycombe campus.
What We Offer
- a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum (pro rata), plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact Matthew.webb@bnu.ac.uk
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Closing Date: 13 May 2025
Interview Date:TBC
Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS.Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
Job Description
Job Title: Apprenticeship Partnership Manager
Faculty/Directorate: Apprenticeship Hub
Grade: G
Location: High Wycombe, Aylesbury & Uxbridge, and Employer sites
Hours: 22.5
Responsible to: Senior Apprenticeship Relationship Manager
Responsible for: All Apprenticeship provision
Job Purpose
Employers and Learners
- Develop relationships with Employers and sub-contractors regarding apprenticeship learning needs and ensure that compliance is in place.
- To ensure a positive end to end learner experience, working in partnership with internal and external partners
- Attending governance meetings and report on learners’ compliance
- Timely problem resolution and escalation in response to employers’ and learners’ concerns
- Data analysis of caseload performance and report to senior managers and employers
- Direct collaboration with academic team to share information on learners’ performance and concerns
- Provide deputy leadership for the Senior Apprenticeship Relationship Manager as required
- Build and maintain strong inter-departmental relationships and communication in order to work in collaboration with a variety of colleagues across the University
- Full understanding of quality assurance processes of education within Higher Education
- Involvement in all relevant university activities across all campuses
- Track and manage Learner progression through partnership with the Employer, academic delivery team and with the support of the Hub to ensure an excellent standard is achieved.
- Ensure that Learners receive regular tri-partite reviews, appropriate coaching and guidance on all Education Inspection Framework (EIF), related values such as Safeguarding, Prevent, Diversity & Inclusion and Fundamental British Values
- Assist the Apprenticeship Hub in ensuring that Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and Ofsted related initiatives and requirements are planned and delivered to a high standard.
- Be an ambassador for BNU both internally and externally, communicating and promoting the strategic vision and aims of the University.
- Support the identification of best practice and benchmarking activities with other services in the university to ensure continuous development of programmes.
- Support the identification of best practice and benchmarking activities with other services in the university to ensure Total Quality Improvement (TAI) for all apprenticeship provisions.
- Maintain high standards of work and professionalism at all times, particularly with regards to accuracy and presentation in written and verbal communication.
- Contribute to open days, school, college and partnership links and the promotional work of the Hub.
- Engage in appropriate professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences, webinars) relating to supporting apprenticeships.
- To provide cover for or any other such reasonable duties as required by the Designated Manager on an ongoing basis.
- Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
- Adhere to dynamic working policy i.e. attendance three days a week on the campus
- Attendance on all extra activities such as Teams Away Day, Training days, or any other activities as required by business
A = Application P = Presentation I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
Means of Testing
Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
A
Evidence of recent continuing professional development relevant to the post
A/I
Knowledge & Experience
Proven experience of working effectively within a team
A/I/P
Experience of supporting a range of learners
A/I/P
Experience within apprenticeship provision
A/I/P
Knowledge of ESFA Funding rules & Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
A/I/P
Experience in working with a range of stakeholders/partners/staff
A/I/P
Skills
Relevant Coaching experience
A/I
To be able to create, understand and report on apprenticeship data
A/I/P
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
A/I
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to network with a range of organisations and stakeholders.
A/I/P
Excellent in building professional relationship with all internal and external stakeholders
A/I/P
Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
A/I/P
Excellent presentation skills
A/I/P
Special Requirements
A willingness and ability to manage your own schedule across a number of off-site locations
A/I
BBF (Top 3 key behavioural categories most applicable to the role)
Working together
Developing self and others
Delivering excellent service
Seniority level
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Job function
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Higher Education
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