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SALARY: £45,000 per annum, plus pension
JOB TYPE: Permanent
HOURS: Full Time
LOCATION: Stevenage – Engineering and Construction campus
JOB PURPOSE:
As part of the Operations management team within Hart Learning and Development, you will have operational oversight of the Engineering and Construction Apprenticeship provision, with responsibility of the management and planning of the sector to help reach our business objectives. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational leadership to ensure excellence in training, compliance with industry standards, and the continuous development of apprentices and staff. You will contribute to the governance requirements and support the Head of Apprenticeships in setting the business direction.
We currently offer 6 apprenticeship programmes to over 200 apprentices within our Construction Trades working with a number of SME’s providing apprenticeship opportunities to our learners. We are a team of 12 delivering apprenticeships in Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, Motor Vehicle and Carpentry.
The successful applicant will have experience of managing Apprenticeship provision and will lead the already successful Construction and Motor Vehicle apprenticeship provision as well as developing a new Engineering provision. This role is based at our Engineering and Construction Campus in Stevenage, close to a number of world leading engineering employers.
If you have the skills and attributes detailed in the person specification below and experience to deliver the duties outlined in the job description, we look forward to receiving your application.
MORE THAN JUST A SALARY
Contributory pension schemeFor a full outline of benefits, click here
PERSON SPECIFICATION
For the Person Specification and the full job description please follow this link
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement the department’s vision and strategic objectives aligned with industry needs.Ensure the department’s operations meet regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.Foster innovation and continuous improvement in apprenticeship delivery.Oversee the planning, scheduling, and delivery of apprenticeship programmes.Manage resources effectively, including facilities, equipment, and staffing.Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry best practices.Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners, awarding bodies, and regulatory agencies.Represent the department at networking events, industry forums, and professional associations.Work closely with employers to ensure apprenticeship programmes meet workforce demands.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of apprenticeship programmes.Ensure compliance with apprenticeship standards, funding requirements, and accreditation bodies.Lead audits and inspections to maintain high-quality training standards.Lead, mentor, and develop a team of trainers, assessors, and support staff.Implement staff development initiatives to enhance teaching and assessment quality.Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that supports professional growth.Manage budgets effectively, ensuring cost-effective delivery of training programs.Identify funding opportunities and secure grants or sponsorships to enhance resources.Monitor financial performance and report to senior management.
