Apprentice & Employer Engagement Fellow

The Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible schedules

Mentoring programmes

Accessibility resources

Job summary

A higher education institution in Manchester seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist on a 12-month contract to enhance the Degree Apprenticeships impact. Responsibilities include project management, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management and analytical skills, alongside excellent interpersonal abilities. This role also supports flexible working arrangements and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project and events management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present data effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Experience developing relationships with employers and external stakeholders.
• Able to work collaboratively and proactively within a team.
• Up-to-date knowledge of national and regional policies related to degree apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage various projects and events, including high-profile visits.
• Establish and maintain quality standards, ensuring project objectives are met.
• Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to elevate impact.
• Plan and prioritise work and resources to achieve objectives.
• Develop techniques for problem-solving using initiative and judgement.
• Engage with employers, apprentices, alumni and stakeholders to build productive relationships.
• Develop a portfolio of relationships across stakeholders for sustained engagement.
• Identify opportunities for impact case studies and good practice.
• Contribute to partnerships and networks, internally and externally.
• Build relationships with key contacts and agencies to facilitate engagement and innovation.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to organise and manage projects.
• Contribute to long-term planning and project direction.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Collaborative teamwork

Knowledge of degree apprenticeships

Job description

Overview

Talent Acquisition Specialist at The Manchester Metropolitan University. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave within the Apprenticeships Unit. You will engage with employers, apprentices and academic colleagues to evaluate and enhance the impact of Degree Apprenticeships, aligning with the University\'s Road to 2030 strategy and Apprenticeships Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage various projects and events, including high-profile visits.


• Establish and maintain quality standards, ensuring project objectives are met within timelines.


• Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to elevate the impact of degree apprenticeships.


• Plan and prioritise work and resources to achieve objectives.


• Use initiative and judgement to develop techniques for problem-solving.


• Engage and build productive relationships with employers, apprentices, alumni, and stakeholders.


• Develop a portfolio of relationships across stakeholders for sustained engagement.


• Identify opportunities for impact case studies and good practice.


• Contribute to internal and external partnerships and networks.


• Build relationships with key contacts and agencies to facilitate engagement and innovation.


• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to organise and manage projects.


• Actively contribute to long-term planning and project direction.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience in project and events management.


• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present data effectively.


• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.


• Experience of developing positive and successful relationships with employers and external stakeholders.


• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively within a team.


• Up-to-date knowledge of national and regional policies and strategies that relate to degree apprenticeships.

To apply

To apply, please submit your CV and Covering Letter via our application portal. For informal enquiries, please contact Jo Carney on [e-mail]

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate


• Employment type: Contract


• Job function: Administrative


• Industries: Higher Education