Construction WBL Manager: Apprenticeship Excellence

Colchester Institute; East Hanningfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute seeks a Work Based Learning Manager to lead delivery, development and quality of apprenticeships and vocational programmes. You will provide effective leadership and line management to delivery teams, ensuring high-quality learner experiences and progression in line with performance processes.

Working with the Area Head for Construction Crafts, you will drive quality improvement, partner with employers, and help develop new programmes to meet employer demand and sector

Qualifications

• Experience delivering apprenticeship programmes and quality improvements.
• Ability to manage and develop delivery teams for outcomes.
• Strong collaboration with employers and industry partners.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and awarding body requirements.
• Experience in WBL curriculum development aligned to employer needs.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management for staff in communication, engagement, and performance management.
• Monitor and action plans for apprentices at risk of not completing.
• Stand in for the Head of Area when required.
• Assist with student behaviour, discipline and pastoral support.
• Assist with managing resources to support curriculum delivery.
• Support promotion, recruitment and retention efforts for programmes.
• Contribute to development and implementation of new programmes based on employer demand.

Skills

Apprenticeship knowledge

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum development

Awarding body knowledge

CPD awareness

Education

Level 3+ education or professional qualification in Construction Crafts

Level 2 English & Mathematics (GCSE 4/C or higher)

Level 5 Teaching Qualification or commitment to achieve

Industry qualifications in Construction Crafts

CPD evidence related to apprenticeships

Tools

Smart Assessor

Job description

Colchester Institute seeks a Work Based Learning Manager to lead delivery, development and quality of apprenticeships and vocational programmes. You will provide effective leadership and line management to delivery teams, ensuring high-quality learner experiences and progression in line with performance processes.

Working with the Area Head for Construction Crafts, you will drive quality improvement, partner with employers, and help develop new programmes to meet employer demand and sector