Apprenticeships Programmes Support Officer - FTC 24 months

Arden University; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden University is seeking an Apprenticeships Programme Administrator to support the Corporate Learning team. This role involves academic administration, planning teaching delivery, and enhancing learner experiences. Join a passionate team dedicated to making education accessible and innovative.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous Aviva pension plan

PMI or Healthcare Cashback

Free Arden courses

Discounts for family and friends

The ‘Golden Ticket’ for education

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and web applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support academic administration of higher apprenticeships.
• Plan and schedule teaching delivery.
• Support quality assurance of teaching materials.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Employment type: Fixed Term Contract for 24 months

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Head of Apprenticeship Programmes

Department: Corporate Learning

Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits.

This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel to our Coventry head office. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit, so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

Corporate Learning Team:

We have a large and growing team of Apprenticeship Coaches, enabling our apprentices to access learning more flexibly.

Our Apprenticeship Coaches provide value by equipping our graduates with employability skills, supported by degree and industry-recognised qualifications and accreditations.

All our programmes are accredited by at least one leading industry body and include multiple qualifications upon successful completion.

The Opportunity:

At Arden University, we pride ourselves on being innovators, disruptors, and pioneers. We are recruiting an Apprenticeships Programme Administrator to support our Corporate Learning team. This varied role involves supporting the academic administration of higher apprenticeships, planning and scheduling teaching delivery, supporting quality assurance of teaching materials, and initiatives to enhance the learner experience.

About You:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, and web applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to empathise, manage expectations, and relate to people at all levels.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills internally and externally.
• A curious mindset and willingness to ask questions.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good time management skills.

Why Arden:

Join a passionate team committed to removing barriers to learning and making education accessible. Our benefits include:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Generous Aviva pension plan with 7% contributions.
• PMI or Healthcare Cashback (role-dependent).
• Free Arden courses with discounts for family and friends.
• The ‘Golden Ticket’ to gift Arden education to someone in your life.
• Other competitive benefits.

Arden’s Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness: reflecting our identity as an institution, team, and individuals. If these resonate with you and you are excited to contribute creatively to a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Wednesday 28th May

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received or for business reasons. To avoid missing out, please apply early.

DBS Statement:

To ensure a safe environment, all new staff involved with apprentices will require a DBS check, to be completed before their start date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and ensuring our recruitment processes are non-discriminatory.