Are you passionate about supporting learning and development? Do you have experience in managing apprenticeship programmes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
Position: Apprenticeship Programme Officer
Location: Barking and Dagenham, Greater London
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months initially)
Hourly Rate: £21.52 per hour PAYE or £28.06 per hour Umbrella
About the Role: As an Apprenticeship Programme Officer, you will play a vital role in assisting our client's Apprenticeship and Career Development Manager. Your contributions will ensure the success of the apprenticeship programme, benefiting the council and apprentices alike.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the apprenticeship levy digital account, ensuring all apprentice details are accurately recorded and regularly updated.
- Process procurement-related activities through the YPO framework, adhering to the council's procurement policy.
- Update Itrent with digital account records to generate monthly reports.
- Efficiently process funding applications from approved training providers.
- Provide guidance to internal and external customers on levy operations and appropriate apprenticeship standards.
- Monitor and record data on apprenticeship starts, retention, and completion rates.
- Produce monthly financial reports reflecting levy transactions against agreed budgets.
- Foster positive relationships, ensuring effective communication among apprentices, managers, educational institutions, training providers, and partner organisations.
Who We're Looking For:
- Proven experience with apprenticeship programmes and funding.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
- Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
