Job Description

:

Job Title:

Apprenticeship Manager - Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and Computing

Location:On-Campus with flexible attendance

Contract Type:

Part-Time (3 days/week)

Salary:

36,000-40,000 per annum (pro-rata, depending on experience)

Reporting To:

Principal

Application Deadline:

30th June 2025

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic

Apprenticeship Manager

to lead the development and delivery of

New

Higher Education apprenticeship programmes (Level 4 and above)

in the subject areas of

Civil Engineering

,

Construction Management

,

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

, and

Computing

.

This role will focus specifically on

apprenticeship training for employers

, where apprentices are recruited from

existing employees

within partner organisations. The successful candidate will be responsible for

building the programme from the ground up

, including gaining regulatory approvals and securing public funding streams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of new apprenticeship schemes in the relevant subject areas

Prepare and submit applications to relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., OfS, IfATE, ESFA)

Identify and engage with employers to support recruitment of apprentices from within their current workforce

Develop partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and government agencies

Ensure all programmes meet the required academic and industry standards

Manage the end-to-end development process including validation, quality assurance, and funding compliance

Establish systems for monitoring apprentice progress, employer satisfaction, and programme performance Stay up to date with relevant policy, regulatory, and funding developments

Person Specification

Essential:

Proven experience in Managing Higher Education apprenticeship schemes at Level 4 and above

Good Knowledge

of the regulatory and funding requirements for HE apprenticeships (OfS, IfATE, ESFA, DfE)

Demonstrated ability to build apprenticeship provision from scratch

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to liaise with employers, regulators, and internal teams

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to work independently and deliver strategic and operational outcomes

Holder of UK Engineering /Technical degree and verifiable apprenticeships managerial skills.

Desirable:

Recently retired professionals with relevant engineering or HE experience are strongly encouraged to apply

Professional qualifications in engineering, construction, computing, or education

Important Notice

Please DO NOT APPLY unless you are currently or have recently been engaged in a similar leadership role involving HE apprenticeships. This role requires up-to-date knowledge of apprenticeship policy, compliance, and programme design.

To Apply

Please submit our online application using the link below and a detailed cover letter outlining your relevant experience .

https://lcuck.ac.uk/forms/application-for-employment_form.docx

Application Deadline: 30th June 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 36,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: UCK3355