Job Description

Permanent, full-time post (working 37 hours per week) | Salary: up to 44,699 per annum

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Location: Predominantly home based, with travel to employers and the college campus in Consett

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Closing Date: Sunday 08 June 2025

Why Derwentside College?

Derwentside College is a vibrant further education college based in the heart of Consett offering a diverse range of provision to young people and adults from across the local community. Across the region, the College delivers education and training to around 4,000 learners and apprentices across 200 courses, supported by around 170 staff. With significant ambitions for the future and high aspirations for learners and apprentices, the College has a vision to be an outstanding college that is highly valued by our learners and partners.


Following the promotion of the current post holder, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Apprenticeship Manager to lead and drive performance across our Professional Business Services and Childcare apprenticeship programmes.

What you will do?

As the Apprenticeship Manager for the Professional Business Services and Childcare department, you will take full accountability for the performance and quality of apprenticeship delivery covering a wide range of apprenticeship Standards ranging from Level 2 to Level 5. You will lead and develop a team of Training Consultants operating across multiple sectors within the wider region, ensuring that high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment are consistently achieved.


You will be responsible for setting and monitoring clear performance targets, using data and insight to drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable outcomes. A key aspect of your role will be to oversee quality assurance and compliance processes, ensuring alignment with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements. You will also act as the main point of contact for awarding bodies, building and maintaining effective professional relationships.


Using your strong commercial awareness and strategic mindset, you will contribute to the department's growth and sustainability, aligning team performance with organisational goals. Your excellent communication skills and high attention to detail will support effective stakeholder engagement at all levels, while your commitment to integrity and learner success will be central to everything you do.

What's in it for you?

36 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays*
Christmas closure days*
Automatic entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme depending on the successful candidate's employment background*
Flexible working*
Annual staff celebration days*
Continuous professional development*
Free on-site parking*
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle car leasing scheme*

Want to know more?

This is a permanent, full-time post (working 37 hours per week). If you feel you have the experience and drive to fulfil this role and would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Marie Espin (Head of Work-Based Apprenticeships) via marie.espin@derwentside.ac.uk. The role is predominantly home based, with travel to employers and the college campus in Consett required; therefore, use of your own transport, a current valid driving license and business insurance is essential.


The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585900 or email

hr@derwentside.ac.uk

Closing date for applications - Sunday, 8th June 2025


This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.


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