Digital Apprenticeship Service Advisor

London South East Colleges; Orpington; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education provider is seeking a Digital Apprenticeship Service Advisor to support the delivery and administration of apprenticeship programs in Orpington. This role involves coordinating activities with employers, ensuring accurate records, and contributing to operational decision-making. Ideal candidates are organised, detail-focused, and capable of managing communication across various teams. The position offers a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, contributing to professional development and employee well-being.

Benefits

Annual leave of 27 days

Employer pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts for Teachers portal

Qualifications

• Organised, detail-focused, and confident in communication.
• Experience in a fast-paced education environment is advantageous.
• Understanding of data accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate DAS activity with employers and internal teams.
• Ensure employers are using the DAS system effectively.
• Confirm and maintain accurate apprenticeship records.
• Report on KPIs and support operational decisions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Digital Apprenticeship Service Advisor to play a key role in supporting the delivery and administration of our apprenticeship provision. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-focused and confident working with employers and internal teams in a fast‑paced FE environment.

You will be responsible for coordinating activity across the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS), working closely with Key Account Managers, employers and MIS colleagues. Your work will ensure that apprenticeship records are accurate, compliant and up to date, enabling the College to meet funding and performance requirements. The role requires regular engagement with employers, supporting them through the DAS process and ensuring all required steps are completed correctly and on time. You will also contribute to agreed KPIs and provide accurate reporting to support operational decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate DAS activity with employers, Key Account Managers and MIS teams
• Ensure employers are invited to, set up on and actively using the DAS system
• Support employers through the DAS process, including cohort creation and approvals
• Confirm learner starts and ensure alignment between DAS records and enrolment paperwork
• Work with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate data entry
• Maintain performance against agreed KPIs and contribute to regular reporting
• Use Microsoft Excel and other systems to track activity and provide data insights
• Attend and contribute to team, departmental and whole‑college meetings as required

What we are looking for

You will be well organised, comfortable managing your own workload and confident communicating with a range of stakeholders. You will understand the importance of accurate data and compliance and be able to work collaboratively across teams.

About Us

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs. Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives. As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi‑Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth. The Group has also recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of programmes and initiatives. With a combined turnover of c£100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation – and really make a difference to people’s lives.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year and also offer leave for volunteering. Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the ‘Discounts for Teachers’ portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in‑house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

Accreditations

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality‑assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop the development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best‑practice information.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully‑committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status. As a Disability Confident‑Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria. If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at [emailprotected]

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults. As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self‑disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College’s DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex‑offenders which is available upon request.