Job Description:

Job Title: Apprenticeship Manager – Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and Computing
Location:On-Campus with flexible attendance
Contract Type: Part-Time (3 days/week)
Salary: £36,000–£40,000 per annum (pro-rata, depending on experience)
Reporting To: Principal
Application Deadline: 30th June 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Apprenticeship Manager to lead the development and delivery of new Higher Education apprenticeship programmes (Level 4 and above) in the subject areas of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and Computing.

This role will focus specifically on apprenticeship training for employers, where apprentices are recruited from existing employees within partner organisations. The successful candidate will be responsible for building the programme from the ground up, including gaining regulatory approvals and securing public funding streams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of new apprenticeship schemes in the relevant subject areas
Prepare and submit applications to relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., OfS, IfATE, ESFA)
Identify and engage with employers to support recruitment of apprentices from within their current workforce
Develop partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and government agencies
Ensure all programmes meet the required academic and industry standards
Manage the end-to-end development process including validation, quality assurance, and funding compliance
Establish systems for monitoring apprentice progress, employer satisfaction, and programme performance
Stay up to date with relevant policy, regulatory, and funding developments

Person Specification

Essential:

Proven experience in leading Higher Education apprenticeship schemes at Level 4 and above
Familiarity with the regulatory and funding requirements for HE apprenticeships (OfS, IfATE, ESFA, DfE)
Demonstrated ability to build apprenticeship provision from scratch
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to liaise with employers, regulators, and internal teams
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and deliver strategic and operational outcomes

Desirable:

Recently retired professionals with relevant engineering or HE experience are strongly encouraged to apply
Professional qualifications in engineering, construction, computing, or education

Important Notice

Please do not apply unless you are currently or have recently been engaged in a similar leadership role involving HE apprenticeships. This role requires up-to-date knowledge of apprenticeship policy, compliance, and programme design.

To Apply

Please submit our online application using the link below and a detailed cover letter outlining your relevant experience .

https://lcuck.ac.uk/forms/application-for-employment_form.docx

Application Deadline: 30th June 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: UCK3355

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