Apprentice Co - ordinator - Human Resources

5 Star Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment in Swindon is seeking an Apprentice Co-ordinator in Human Resources to manage apprenticeship administration, reporting and stakeholder guidance. You will oversee the DAS system, enrolment documents and liaison with providers to support learners.

The role emphasizes developing apprenticeship pathways, coordinating network sessions and driving CPD opportunities for staff while strengthening partnerships with providers and service areas.

Qualifications

• Understanding of apprenticeships as learning and development.
• Ability to build positive partnerships internally and with external partners.
• General coordination and administration to support apprenticeship programmes.
• Experience providing guidance to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the online DAS system: add learners, keep details up to date and monitor levy payments.
• Administer the Apprentice tracker and timely enrolment documentation for sign-off.
• Advise line managers on apprenticeship pathways and identify suitable courses.
• Coordinate and chair Apprentice Network sessions for additional learner support.
• Liaise with training providers to source courses and monitor learner progress.
• Support procurement of Apprenticeship courses.
• Provide timely quarterly apprenticeship data reports for governance.
• Answer stakeholder queries regarding apprenticeship opportunities.
• Develop and update internal guidance and support for learners.
• Contribute to the Apprenticeship Project Group and related activities.
• Identify opportunities to increase opportunities for care leavers and maximise levy usage.

Skills

Apprenticeships

Stakeholder support

Admin coordination

Partnership development

Tracking & reporting

Education

A-level or equivalent

Job description

Swindon, United Kingdom

£ 15.32 - 15.32 (British Pound Sterling)

About the job Apprentice Co - ordinator - Human Resources

Key Accountabilities

• Lead on the administration and management of the online DAS system this includes adding new learners, keeping details up to date and monitor and track levy payments
• Administer the Apprentice tracker and ensure timely preparation of apprenticeship enrolment documentation to allow for sign off
• A firm understanding of apprenticeship standards, delivery pathways and blended learning
• Offer 1:1 support and guidance to line managers in understanding the apprenticeship pathway and work alongside managers to identify the right apprenticeship courses for the role
• Coordinate and chair Apprentice Network sessions as means of additional support for learners
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with training providers. this includes liaising with providers to source courses, identify learning opportunities and actively monitor progress of learners
• Support in the procurement of Apprenticeship courses
• Provide timely quarterly reporting of Apprenticeship data, this includes providing data for Public Sector duty reporting
• Be responsible for answering a range of queries from different stakeholders regarding apprenticeship opportunities
• Develop further the existing support that SBC offer learners and keep internal guidance up-to-date.
• Contribute, administer and be an active member of the Apprenticeship Project Group
• To increase opportunities for care leavers by working directly with service areas to source appropriate opportunities
• Target service areas to source opportunities which maximise our apprentice levy
• Educate and encourage both staff and managers to think about apprenticeships as a form of CPD
• Take responsibility for offering additional support to Apprentices in their CPD
• Support apprentices at the end of their apprenticeship and their transition into the step of their career
• Provide support to the wider Learning and Development function

Supplementary Accountabilities

• To promote equality and diversity best practice in all areas of work
• Ability to travel across the Borough for meetings
• To support the wider learning and development function

Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of apprenticeships as means of learning and development
• Ability to develop positive partnerships within the organisation and with external partners
• General coordination and administration skills to support in the management of the apprenticeship programme
• Experience in providing support and guidance to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent Formal L&D, training or coaching qualifications desirable, but not essential

Decision Making

• Make decisions when selecting apprenticeship courses and providers
• Make decisions on the best way to engage with learners

Creativity and Innovation

• Keeping guidance documents relevant and user friendly
• Working with the Organisational Learning Manager to contribute to the strategic direction set by the Apprenticeship Project Group
• Develop workshops and opportunities for engagement during national events like Apprenticeship Week