Deputy Apprentice Academy Manager

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Reading is seeking a Deputy Apprentice Academy Manager. In this role, you will shape apprenticeship delivery and support workforce development. Responsibilities include managing apprentice pipelines, contributing to strategic projects, and monitoring standards progress. Ideal candidates will have project management experience and coaching skills. You'll enjoy a competitive package starting from £58,830, with benefits including generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional Career Development

Group Personal Pension

Discounts on everyday spending

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate proven success in developing and managing others.
• Familiar with UK Apprenticeship Standards and funding models.
• Project management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and delivering multiple apprentice pipelines.
• Contribute to the wider defence nuclear skills transformation.
• Monitor Apprenticeship Standards progress for all areas.

Skills

Expert coaching skills

Excellent presentation skills

Proven change/project management skills

Experience in developing/managing others

Job description

AWE is looking for an Deputy Apprentice Academy Manager. This exciting role offers the chance to shape the future delivery of AWE Apprenticeships and help prepare our future workforce.

Location: Reading / Basingstoke area

Package: From £58,830 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site

What will you be required to do?

• Assist with creating and delivering multiple apprentice pipelines at a growing number of locations to support business need
• Contribute to the wider defence nuclear skills transformation project
• Contribute to the refinement and implementation of AWE early careers strategy
• Assist with the apprentice provision through a transformational change programme to meet future demands, inclusive of but not limited to supporting design and implementation of new facility
• Deputise for the Head of Academy when needed
• Monitor Apprenticeship Standards progress for all areas under your supervision
• Provide building management as required
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure continued operation of programme delivery

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Expert coaching skills, able to role model and inspire confidence in others
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proven change/project management skills
• Proven success in developing/ managing others and leading a team
• Experience in identifying strategic HR related issues, thinking laterally and applying analytical, qualitative and research skills to develop appropriate strategies for resolution
• Project management experience is essential
• Must be familiar with UK Apprenticeship Standards and associated funding models

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.