Learning and Development Coach (Apprenticeships)

The University of Salford is committed to delivering high-quality and compliant apprenticeships. We recognise that apprentices have different needs and work to ensure they all receive outstanding learning experiences enabling them to reach their potential. We build highly effective partnerships with employers and key stakeholders.

We wish to appoint a Learning and Development Coach (Apprenticeships) on a part time basis (0.5FTE) who will strengthen our apprentice support team. The primary role will be to regularly engage with and support our Apprentices as they navigate their working and learning journey towards their degree and professional accreditation goals.

We want to employ people who embrace diversity and appreciate the importance of enabling every individual to succeed. We want you to be passionate about your role in enabling us to provide high-quality and compliant apprenticeships that prepare all our apprentices for occupational competence, successful careers and making a difference.

Main responsibilities…

Maintain familiarity with relevant professional body requirements and support apprentices to meet Programme requirements.

Ensure apprentices have a thorough understanding of their Gateway and end point assessment (EPA), how the on-Programme element prepares them for this and support them through to successful completion.

Plan, deliver and evaluate formal and informal information sessions on apprenticeship and work- based learning for apprentices, staff, and work-based mentors.

Organise, attend and document regular tripartite progress review meetings for apprentices to address apprenticeship requirements including industry and professional body obligations.

Give advice on academic Programme structure to apprentices and employers in relation to the relationship between academic and industry aspects of apprenticeship.

A bit about Salford Business School

Salford Business School plays a central role in delivering the University strategic plan that emphasises industry collaboration and ‘real world’ learning: education for employment, research for the real world and exceptional partnership with business.

It has a clearly articulated aim to be: An industry focused business school known for exceptional applied knowledge, creation and exchange. It is Salford Business School’s vision to foster the next generation of leaders and a new vision of innovative and entrepreneurial leadership that integrates people, values and the digital in order to meet the challenges and opportunities of a sustainable future.

Salford Business School has around 170 staff and c.4,000 learners in Salford and as many again with partners overseas. The School has most major professional accreditations such as CMI, CIM, ACCA and holds EFMD accreditation on postgraduate taught Programmes. Salford Business School offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research Programmes in all the key functional areas of business and management.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave - An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working- we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.
• Professional development- a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

At the University of Salford, you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect, and thrive.

If you have any questions about the role please contact either n.watson@salford.ac.uk or f.howat@salford.ac.uk

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