Apprenticeship Standards Manager

NCG; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NCG is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Apprenticeship Standards Manager to manage apprenticeships at Newcastle College. The role involves ensuring performance aligns with key performance indicators, leading teams, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Further Education and extensive apprenticeship delivery experience, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong background in Further Education with extensive apprenticeship delivery experience.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Commitment to achieve post-16 teaching qualification within an agreed timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of apprenticeships, ensuring performance aligns with key performance indicators.
• Lead and manage teams to achieve KPIs focused on high-quality further education provision.
• Engage collaboratively with stakeholders within the college and externally.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

IT Proficiency

Education

Degree level or equivalent in a related subject area

Post-16 teaching qualification

Level 2 English and maths qualifications

Job description

Role Description

Newcastle College is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and qualified professional to take on the role of Apprenticeship Standards Manager.

The successful candidate will report to the Director of Faculty to support the management of apprenticeships, ensuring performance aligns with Newcastle College and NCG key performance indicators.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background within Further Education, extensive apprenticeship delivery experience, and knowledge of compliance and business development in an apprenticeship setting.

Proven experience in leading and managing teams is essential. Candidates should be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a related subject area, or possess a post-16 teaching qualification, with a commitment to achieve this within an agreed timeframe. Level 2 English and maths qualifications are essential, or the willingness to attain them. Evidence of leading teams to achieve KPIs with a focus on high-quality further education provision is required.

The candidate should have excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement both within the college and externally, strong organisational skills, and the ability to self-manage workload. Proficiency in IT, including virtual learning environments, is necessary. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet curriculum demands is also required.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive and successful team. The apprenticeship team at Newcastle College is supportive and collaborative, dedicated to helping students achieve their potential and ensuring stakeholders receive maximum value from the curriculum.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and contribute to their academic and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Employee Benefits

NCG offers numerous benefits, including:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG VALUES

Our values define not just what we do but how we do it. Shaped by our colleagues, customers, and learners, they set the standard for our behavior, collaboration, and decision-making based on shared principles.

• Being inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership while working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further details about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy