Apprenticeship Advisor

Cornwall College Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK education provider is seeking an Apprenticeship Advisor to support and guide apprentices through their journey. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and experience in coordination. This role includes working closely with employers and ensuring that apprenticeship programmes are high-quality and compliant. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on learners’ futures.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus paid Christmas closure

Access to generous occupational pension schemes

Flexible family-friendly working practices

Free tuition on many courses

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discount scheme

Free parking at most campus sites

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience in education or compliance environments preferred.
• Willingness to travel to employer sites and campuses.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for apprentices.
• Carry out progress reviews and provide pastoral care.
• Work closely with employers for service and support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Experience in a support, coordination or compliance role

Tools

CRM or MIS systems (e.g. Maytas, ProSolution)

Job description

Overview

Apprenticeship Advisor

Location: Plymouth Engineering Skills Centre
Salary: £24,069 to £24,261.64 FTE (CC_28 to CC_29)

Terms & Conditions: Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Support Contract
Closing Date: 30 September 2025

Interview Date: 3 October 2025

About the Role

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Help Shape Futures - Join Our Outstanding Apprenticeship Team

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Are you passionate about supporting people to succeed in their careers? Do you want to make a real difference every day while working for a college that has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted?

We\'re looking for motivated and enthusiastic Apprenticeship Advisors to join our team at the Cornwall College Group - one of the UK\'s leading apprenticeship providers.

As an Apprenticeship Advisor, you\'ll:

• Be the main point of contact for apprentices, guiding and supporting them throughout their journey.
• Carry out progress reviews and provide pastoral care to help apprentices thrive.
• Work closely with employers to ensure they receive excellent service and support.
• Support curriculum teams to ensure programmes are high-quality, compliant, and successful.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us at a time of exciting growth and investment. With our commitment to expanding apprenticeship opportunities across the Southwest, you\'ll play a key role in helping apprentices and employers achieve their goals.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, alongside experience in a support, coordination, or compliance-focused role. They will demonstrate the ability to manage a diverse workload, prioritise effectively, and maintain high attention to detail with excellent data accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learner management systems is essential, as is the willingness and ability to travel regularly to employer sites and campuses. Desirably, the candidate will have an understanding of apprenticeship programmes and ESFA funding rules (with training available if required), as well as experience in education, compliance, or quality assurance environments. An awareness of Ofsted expectations for apprenticeships and familiarity with CRM or MIS systems such as Maytas or ProSolution would also be advantageous.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave schemes - 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select 'Apply Now'.

Contact us

If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team - [e-mail]

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

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