Apprenticeship Programme Lead Location: East Sussex/Kent Salary: £31,200 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week) About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established supported employment charity for an Apprenticeship Programme Lead to oversee and develop a specialist apprenticeship programme supporting young people with learning disabilities and autism. This is a pivotal role, combining hands-on programme delivery with strategic development, ensuring apprentices are supported into meaningful employment and successfully complete their apprenticeship journeys across East Sussex. The programme is currently part-funded by the National Lottery, with a clear remit to grow into a financially and operationally sustainable model. Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver a supported apprenticeship programme, achieving 24 apprenticeship starts by June 2027
- Provide strategic leadership to shape and grow the programme for long-term sustainability
- Build strong partnerships with employers, training providers, funders and local stakeholders
- Manage and support a small delivery team, including a Team Co-ordinator and Job Coaches
- Oversee programme quality, outcomes and reporting
- Support employers to meet safeguarding expectations, working closely with internal employer engagement and training leads
- Ensure young people receive tailored, high-quality support throughout their apprenticeship journey
Working Arrangements
- Based primarily at an East Sussex office, with regular travel to employer sites
- Services operate across a wide geographical area, so flexibility to travel is essential
- Core hours are Monday-Friday, with occasional early morning, evening or weekend work by agreement to meet learner and employer needs
What's on Offer
- Salary of £31,200 per annum
- 5.6 weeks' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)
- 6-month probationary period
- The opportunity to play a key role in developing a high-impact, socially focused apprenticeship programme