Job Description

Salary

39,000

Location

Coventry

This is a permanent

,

full time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy
This EPA Advisor role will support apprentices on the PDD and Mechatronics pathways of the historic Engineering Technician apprenticeship Standard, and newer engineering standards such as the Machining and Engineering to support the successful completion of EPA, with the scope to potentially support other apprenticeship Standards in the future as the MTC Training offering grows.


The role will include consultation and supporting apprentices and their employers around all elements and logistics of the EPA process. The role will require travel to meet with apprentices and employers on their premises.


The EPA Advisor will be responsible for managing a caseload of apprentices, providing guidance and support to ensure successful progression and completion of their apprenticeship programmes. This role is flexible and may evolve in alignment with MTC Training's apprenticeship delivery model, adapting to meet Skills England requirements and to enhance apprenticeship success rates.

Key Activities:

The EPA Advisor will consult and support via remote on site and remote meetings on various technical disciplines and behaviours identified in the apprenticeship Standards across the MTC, OAS and employer locations.


The EPA Advisor will also manage a caseload of apprentices to support progress and completion of their apprenticeship journey.

An understanding and experience of using e-portfolios, ideally Smart Assessor, would be highly advantageous to this role. A recognised Assessor qualification and experience of assessing is essential and a willingness to undertake the End Point Assessor qualification if not already held. Full UK driving license is essential. Internal Quality Assurance qualification and experience is desirable, or willingness to complete this as part of the probation period.

Qualifications:

A recognised Assessor qualification and experience of assessing is essential and a willingness to undertake the End Point Assessor qualification if not already held. Full UK driving license is essential. Internal Quality Assurance qualification and experience is desirable, or willingness to complete this as part of the probation period.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.


The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.


Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.


Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.


The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.



Competitive Salary
Excellent Pension Scheme
Flexible Working