Apprenticeship Programme Lead & Development Specialist

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service; Wealden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an experienced Apprenticeship Learning and Development Practitioner to lead, coordinate and continuously improve apprenticeship provision across the Service. You will shape the learner journey from onboarding to achievement, ensuring high-quality support and outcomes.

You will provide specialist advice on funding, levy rules, quality assurance and compliance, monitor learner progress, and build strong partnerships with providers and awarding

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or leading apprenticeship programmes and workforce development.
• 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.
• The 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.
• Coordinate the full apprenticeship journey from onboarding through to completion.
• Provide specialist advice on funding, levy requirements, quality assurance and compliance.
• Monitor learner progress, provide interventions and support learners and managers.
• Lead on apprenticeship governance, audit readiness and inspection preparation.
• Analyse performance data and make recommendations to improve participation and quality.
• Build strong relationships with training providers, awarding organisations and partners.

Skills

Lead apprenticeship programmes

Coordinate apprenticeship journey

Funding, levy & compliance

Monitor learner progress

Governance & inspection readiness

Data analysis for improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Job description

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an experienced Apprenticeship Learning and Development Practitioner to lead, coordinate and continuously improve apprenticeship provision across the Service. You will shape the learner journey from onboarding to achievement, ensuring high-quality support and outcomes.

You will provide specialist advice on funding, levy rules, quality assurance and compliance, monitor learner progress, and build strong partnerships with providers and awarding