Apprenticeship Link Tutor (Forestry) 0.51 FTE

University of Cumbria; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour full-time week

Hybrid working

Pension scheme with 8% employer

Job summary

The University of Cumbria, based at Ambleside, is seeking a Link Tutor to support the Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship and related Higher Apprenticeships. You will join a forestry team collaborating with Conservation, Geography, and Outdoor Learning, contributing to nationally significant programmes.

Based on-site, you will manage apprentice progression, liaise with employers, and foster a culture of development within the apprenticeship programme.

Qualifications

• Must have a first degree or higher to teach and support apprentices.
• Excellent communication and networking abilities.
• Experience in forestry and/or teaching is not essential but a degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Track apprentice progression and maintain records.
• Lead employer liaison to build productive partnerships.
• Support education and training of apprentices.
• Ensure compliance and high standards across programmes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Networking

Employer liaison

Education

First or higher degree

Job description

We are theUniversity of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

The University of Cumbria is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join the Institute of Science and Environment as a Link Tutor, supporting the delivery of our Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship and Forestry Works Manager Higher Apprenticeship. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programmes within a university renowned for forestry education.

Based at our Ambleside campus, you will become part of a dedicated forestry team that blends academic expertise with professional forest management experience. The team collaborates closely with colleagues in Conservation, Geography, and Outdoor Learning, and benefits from the University's location in the heart of the Lake District, with access to exceptional field sites including our own area of semi-natural woodland.

The University of Cumbria is home to the National School of Forestry, which has been delivering professional forestry courses for over 50 years. Our work includes a growing portfolio of research and knowledge exchange projects, and we maintain strong links with the forestry sector and the Institute of Chartered Foresters.

As Link Tutor, you will take primary responsibility for tracking apprentice progression and play a key role in employer liaison, ensuring productive, collaborative relationships. Your work will foster a culture of progression within our apprenticeship programme—one that generates recognition, respect, and engagement from employer partners.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Experience in forestry and/or teaching is not essential; you must have a first and/or higher degree and a strong commitment to supporting the education and training of others. Excellent communication, organisational, and networking skills are essential, along with a keen eye for compliance and attention to detail.

This role is based on-site due to the practical nature of the work.

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes:

• competitive salary
• 35 hour full-time working week
• 33 days holiday plus bank holidays
• hybrid workingin line with business need
• and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here .

We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.