Apprentice & Early Careers Manager

Electricity North West; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Car allowance or Company Vehicle

Private Healthcare

Employee rewards portal

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice and Early Careers Manager, where you'll lead the charge in shaping the future of apprenticeships. This exciting role involves overseeing the delivery of a comprehensive apprenticeship program, ensuring compliance with national standards and policies. You'll be responsible for guiding a dynamic team of apprentices, helping them thrive in their roles while contributing to the company's mission of sustainable energy and community support. If you're passionate about education and development, this opportunity offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of aspiring professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team and understanding apprenticeship standards.
• Recognised qualifications in assessment and safeguarding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of the Apprentice Programme.
• Manage up to 50 apprentices and ensure their success.

Skills

Understanding of the Apprentice Levy

Project Management

Line Management

Assessment Qualification

Safeguarding Qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Recognised Assessor Qualification

IQA Qualification

Job description

We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice and Early Careers Manager to join our Apprentice team at our purpose-built training academy in Blackburn.

Our Role

This role will support the design and delivery of the Electricity North West Apprentice Programme, ensuring smooth delivery in line with ENW policies and procedures, Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESAF) funding rules and Ofsted requirements while in line with the relevant National Apprentice standards.

As Apprentice and Early Careers Manager, you will have line management responsibility of up to 50 apprentices within ENW, ensuring they are properly inducted and supporting them to achieve their apprenticeship and meet ENW authorisation requirements ready for full-time roles following completion of the programme. You will also provide support and guidance to the wider business, in-house apprentices to achieve in a timely manner.

This role requires weekly travel around the North West.

We’d like to hear from you if you have;

• An understanding of the Apprentice Levy, Apprentice Standards and ESFA funding rules;
• A recognised assessor qualification;
• A recognised safeguarding qualification (or willingness to work towards);
• An IQA qualification (or willingness to work towards);
• Experience of line managing a team of people;
• Experience in managing projects;
• A full UK driving licence.

What we’re offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Car allowance or Company Vehicle
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit a highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.