Apprenticeships Administrator - Fixed Term

Fixed term contract until 30 September 2025

The Centre for Teaching Excellence and Student Success houses the University’s budding Apprenticeship portfolio. We currently offer three Standards (Children, Young People and Families Practitioner; PGTA; Senior Leader), and are delighted to have been awarded funding by the OFS to develop three further Apprenticeship degrees, (Teacher; Physiotherapist; and Youth Worker). This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in Apprenticeship delivery to support the University’s ambitious plans in the field of work-based learning. This is offered as a Fixed Term position with the possibility of extension.

Ideal candidates will have experience of supporting the delivery of Apprenticeships within either Higher Education, Further Education or a Private Sector context. You will enjoy taking ownership of administrative processes and procedures, offering suggestions for the creation of new tools and timelines to support students and Academics. The role involves developing strong, positive relationships across a range of teams that intersect with Apprenticeships (Admissions, Registry, Quality, Faculty Administration), as well as having confidence to liaise with Employers. You will have an eye for detail and a keen understanding of compliance around Apprenticeships. A creative problem solver who will enjoy contributing to the growth of a new area for the University, particularly geared toward our widening access and participation strategy.

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. We will consider part-time/ hybrid working arrangements with up to 2 days of working from home. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

Closing Date: 17 November 2024 at 23:00

We encourage all interested candidates to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies and interview the candidates prior to the advertised closing date.  

Interview Date: 26 November 2024

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