Casual Training Advisor for Apprenticeship Programmes

Coleg Sir Gar | Coleg Ceredigion; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday pro rata

Generous pension scheme (20% employer)

Training & development

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Discounts

Job summary

Coleg Sir Gar | Coleg Ceredigion is seeking a proactive team member to support apprenticeship delivery at the Pibwrlwyd Campus. You will collaborate with employers and internal teams to ensure high-quality programmes, tying communications and milestones to successful completions.

The role requires excellent organisation, IT proficiency, and the ability to travel across Wales. Welsh language skills are welcomed; full training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher qualification or equivalent.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum Grade C (or O Level equivalent).
• Competence with a range of IT systems including Word, Excel and cloud-based apps.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with employers to recruit apprentices.
• Ensure stakeholders are engaged and communications are effective for apprenticeship progression.
• Collaborate to meet apprenticeship programme KPIs.
• Manage an allocated caseload of up to 55–60 apprentices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Travel to campuses

Education

Level 3 or higher qualification

GCSE English and Mathematics (C or O Level)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bespoke packages

Cloud-based applications

Job description

Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

Department: Work Based Learning

Location: Pibwrlwyd Campus

Compensation: £20.57 / hour

Description

The college works in partnership as part of the B-wbl consortium for which Pembrokeshire College is the lead.

This is an exciting role designed to support the ongoing delivery of apprenticeship programmes across the business. You will provide support by ensuring that the quality of programmes meets the required standards both internally and externally to provide the very best experience and service to our learners.

You will be expected to engage with all stakeholders to ensure excellent relationships are both maintained and grown.

Key Responsibilities

• To work closely with employers in the recruitment of apprentices
• To ensure that all key stakeholders are fully engaged and receive the appropriate communications so that apprentices successfully complete their apprenticeship frameworks
• To work in collaboration ensuring all apprenticeship programme KPIs are met
• To work with an allocated case load of up to a minimum of 55 and a maximum of 60 apprentices.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Welsh Language Requirements:

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1

See detailed language descriptions attached.

Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 or higher qualification
• GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
• Competence in the use of a range of IT Systems and packages, including Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, Bespoke packages and cloud-based applications
• Good communicator with diplomacy and tact
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good presentational skills
• Ability to travel to campuses and locations across Wales

Desirable Criteria

• IOSH Managing Safely
• First Aid at Work
• Evidence of CPD that demonstrates engagement in activities to maintain up to date knowledge and skills of industry practices, products and equipment.

Benefits

• You will receive 28 days holiday (pro rata), plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service.
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
• Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Online and instore retail discounts

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.

Visit our dedicated page to find out more.

Disability Confident

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.