Apprenticeship Learning & Development Lead (Hybrid)

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an Apprenticeship Learning and Development Practitioner within People Services – Workforce Development. You’ll lead, coordinate and continuously improve apprenticeship provision across the Service, ensuring apprentices receive outstanding support and that the organisation develops a skilled, resilient workforce.

The role requires coordinating apprenticeship programmes, governance, funding knowledge, quality assurance and compliance, plus strong

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or managing apprenticeship and workforce development programmes.
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship standards, funding rules and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting learners and monitoring progress to successful completion.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyse information, identify solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of apprenticeship programmes across ESFRS.
• Manage and coordinate the full apprenticeship journey, from onboarding through to completion and achievement.
• Provide specialist advice on apprenticeship funding, levy requirements, quality assurance and compliance.
• Monitor learner progress, provide interventions where required and support both learners and managers to achieve successful outcomes.
• Lead on apprenticeship governance, audit readiness and inspection preparation, including supporting organisational readiness for Ofsted requirements.
• Analyse performance data and produce recommendations to improve participation, achievement and programme quality.
• Build strong relationships with training providers, awarding organisations and external partners.
• Promote inclusion, safeguarding, wellbeing and learner success throughout all apprenticeship activity.

Skills

Apprenticeship coordination

Apprenticeship standards

Learner support

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Organization skills

Job description

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an Apprenticeship Learning and Development Practitioner within People Services – Workforce Development. You’ll lead, coordinate and continuously improve apprenticeship provision across the Service, ensuring apprentices receive outstanding support and that the organisation develops a skilled, resilient workforce.

The role requires coordinating apprenticeship programmes, governance, funding knowledge, quality assurance and compliance, plus strong