Apprenticeship Support Officer

Burton and South Derbyshire College; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Holiday plans

Salary sacrifice holiday purchase

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working policies

Staff training programme

On-site nursery

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Burton and South Derbyshire College in Burton on Trent is seeking an Apprenticeship Support Officer to provide end-to-end tutorial, mentoring and pastoral support to apprentices from enrolment to completion in the successful outcome of their apprenticeship. This is a very varied role offering a fantastic opportunity to help develop apprentices both in college and the workplace.

Excellent communication and administrative skills are required, with a willingness to work towards Level 2 English and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Empathetic and supportive to help apprentices achieve goals.
• Willing to work towards Level 2 English and Maths; evidence of qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end tutorial, mentoring and pastoral support to apprentices.
• Support apprentices from enrolment to completion in their apprenticeship outcomes.
• Undertake occasional work-based visits to apprentices in their place of work.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Apprenticeship Support Officer

Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: £27,550 per annum

Town Centre Campus, Burton on Trent

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join us at Burton and South Derbyshire College to provide end to end tutorial, mentoring and pastoral support to apprentices from enrolment to completion in the successful outcome of their apprenticeship.

This is a very varied role providing the right candidate with a fantastic opportunity to really help develop apprentices both in college and the workplace. This post would suit someone who really likes to help others achieve, is innovative and solutions focussed.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and administrative skills as well as an empathetic personality to assist individuals when they require extra or alternative support to enable them to achieve their goals.

The role is based across both college sites, the main campus in Lichfield Street, Burton on Trent, and the Stephen Burke Construction Academy in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire. Some work-based visits to apprentices in their place of work may also be required from time to time.

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye testsAccess to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan
• BHN Extras discount scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 26th September 2026. Please note late applications are not acceptable.