Apprenticeship Programme Officer (Maternity Cover) - CS12303

Warwick College Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick College Group is seeking an Apprenticeship Programme Officer (Maternity Cover) to deliver high-quality support and guidance to apprentices and employers throughout the apprenticeship journey. You will manage a caseload and act as a main point of contact, ensuring engagement, progression and compliance with funding rules.

The role focuses on coordinating progression, onboarding, and quality assurance, with emphasis on safeguarding and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant subject area (e.g. education, business, or vocational field).
• GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent; willingness to achieve within the first 9 months.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules, Ofsted expectations and health & safety in apprenticeship delivery.

Responsibilities

• Apprentice Progress & Quality: monitor learner progress and ensure timely progression.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: support recruitment and onboarding of apprentices.
• Employer Engagement: liaise with employers to promote engagement and placement.
• Compliance & Funding Requirements: ensure funding rules and regulatory compliance.
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement: contribute to standards and improvements.
• Health, Safety & Safeguarding: uphold safety and safeguarding policies.
• General Duties: carry out day-to-day tasks as required.
• Key Performance Indicators: meet set KPIs for performance and quality.

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSE English and Maths

UK driving licence

Job description

Apprenticeship Programme Officer (Maternity Cover) - CS12303

This role is temporary until 20th of July 2027. As it is pro-rata, the salary you will be receiving is £17,720.02 per annum.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific

place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/child-protection-procedure-a5e67894d353c2adb6ac53c08ce6e758.pdf

ROLE SUMMARY

WCG has four core values, the first of which is to put the student first. Young people have the right to request that an institution is named in their Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP), and local authorities have a duty to name that institution in the EHC plan unless, following consultation with the institution, the local authority determines that it is unsuitable for the young person’s age, ability, aptitude or Special Educational Needs and Disability or that to place the young person there would be incompatible with the efficient use of resources or the efficient education of others. WCG is recognised as offering an inclusive and successful provision at all levels for Young People whose learning is affected by SEND.

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver high-quality support, coordination and guidance to apprentices and employers throughout the apprenticeship journey, ensuring a positive customer experience, timely learner progress, and full compliance with the apprenticeship funding rules and Ofsted expectations.

The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of, minimum of 40:1 up to a maximum of 75:1 apprentices and act as a key point of contact for both apprentices and employers, providing effective support to promote engagement, progression, and successful programme completion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Apprentice Progress & Quality
• 2. Recruitment & Onboarding
• 3. Employer Engagement
• 4. Compliance & Funding Requirements
• 5. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
• 6. Health, Safety & Safeguarding
• 7. General Duties
• 8. Key Performance Indicators

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

• Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant subject area (e.g. education, business, or vocational field).
• GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent. Applicants willing to achieve within the first 9 months will be considered.
• Good understanding of apprenticeship standards and delivery models.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of Ofsted expectations and quality frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety in the apprenticeship delivery.
• Vocational experience of working in a related industry and dealing with customers in a professional capacity.
• A willingness to undertake professional development to address specific vocational skill requirements.
• A UK driving licence free of major endorsements