Apprenticeship Growth & Employer Partnerships Lead

Trafford College Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Pension 15%

Costa Coffee onsite

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development plan

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Trafford & Stockport College Group is seeking an Apprenticeship Engagement & Development Manager to drive the growth of its Commercial Trades apprenticeship provision in Greater Manchester.

You’ll own a portfolio of employers, build strong relationships and create a healthy pipeline of vacancies and starts, guiding from initial enquiry to enrolment. Strong commercial sense and knowledge of apprenticeship funding are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in apprenticeships or employer engagement with a track record of developing employer relationships.
• Ability to work with employers to identify workforce needs and fund apprenticeship solutions.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple employers.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of employers, developing long-term relationships and a healthy apprenticeship pipeline.
• Guide employers from enquiry through recruitment and enrolment, including funding navigation.
• Work with internal teams to deliver opportunities and use labour market information to shape future provision.
• Meet employer engagement and recruitment targets and present apprenticeship proposals.

Skills

Employer engagement

Business development

Recruitment

Training

CRM

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

CRM systems

Digital Apprenticeship Service

Job description

Trafford & Stockport College Group is seeking an Apprenticeship Engagement & Development Manager to drive the growth of its Commercial Trades apprenticeship provision in Greater Manchester.

You’ll own a portfolio of employers, build strong relationships and create a healthy pipeline of vacancies and starts, guiding from initial enquiry to enrolment. Strong commercial sense and knowledge of apprenticeship funding are essential.