Apprenticeships Coordinator

HARRIS FEDERATION; Chadwell St Mary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational organization is seeking an Apprenticeship Co-ordinator to manage and support apprenticeship programs. This role involves onboarding new apprentices, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers excellent professional development opportunities, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Pension scheme with employer contribution

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Shopping discounts

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Pro-active and organized approach to tasks.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the induction of new apprentices and manage their records.
• Monitor apprentice progress and compliance with regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to apprentices regarding their well-being.

Skills

Team coordination

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with social media

Job description

As Apprenticeship Co‑ordinator, you will play a key role in managing and supporting our apprenticeship programs. Reporting to the Teaching School Hubs and Apprenticeships Manager, you'll be the main point of contact for apprentices and internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth administration, compliance, and a positive learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Induction: Co‑ordinate the smooth induction of all new apprentices, ensuring they receive necessary documentation, program details, and are integrated into their respective teams.
• Administration: Maintain and quality assure all apprentice records, training agreements, and learning plans, in accordance with the apprenticeship funding rules.
• Compliance: Monitor and track apprentice progress against milestones, funding requirements, and End‑Point Assessment (EPA) readiness, ensuring all programs comply with DfE, Ofsted, and Awarding Body regulations.
• Off‑the‑Job Training: Monitor and track the accurate recording of Off‑the‑Job training hours for all apprentices.
• Apprentice Support: Act as the first point of contact for apprentices, offering guidance, support, and signposting to relevant resources regarding their well‑being, training, and workplace issues.
• Liaison: Build and maintain effective working relationships with Employers, internal line managers, and mentors to ensure consistent program delivery and feedback.
• Meetings: Ensure that all progress review meetings are being held and attended to, ensuring that outcomes are documented and follow up on agreed actions.

Qualifications

• The ability to co‑ordinate and motivate a high‑performing team.
• The ability to work in different sites across the organisation including London and Essex when needed.
• A pro‑active and organised approach including to manage multiple priorities.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.
• Some experience of using social media platforms.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus.
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution.
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts.
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice.
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts.
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees.
• Interest‑free ICT and season ticket loans.