Summary: The Staff Apprenticeships and Development Specialist at De Montfort University plays a crucial role in managing and enhancing apprenticeship opportunities in alignment with ESFA standards. This position involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality apprenticeship delivery and compliance with relevant regulations. The role is part of a dynamic team focused on supporting the university's strategic goals related to employee development and workforce empowerment. This is a fixed-term contract position covering maternity leave, with options for full-time or part-time work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with DMU colleagues to identify appropriate apprenticeship opportunities
• Building and maintaining relationships with apprenticeship providers to ensure high-quality apprenticeship delivery
• Monitoring apprentice progress, addressing challenges, and ensuring a positive experience
• Managing apprenticeship-related systems, processes, and data, ensuring compliance with ESFA standards
• Overseeing DMU’s Apprenticeship Levy Transfer process, ensuring fairness and transparency
• Working collaboratively with People Partners, line managers, and mentors to identify development opportunities and support staff development

Key Skills:

• Proven experience managing apprenticeships from an employer or provider perspective
• A track record of developing compliant systems and processes that align with ESFA requirements and standards
• Experience managing the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account and using data to track performance against KPIs
• The ability to build strong relationships with apprentices, line managers, and training providers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A background in Talent, Learning & Development, particularly in Higher Education

Salary (Rate): £42,632

City: Leicester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR