Emerging Talent Funding Advisor

Kier Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an Emerging Talent Funding Advisor to support their Emerging Talent Team. This part-time role involves managing funding accounts, coordinating apprenticeships, and ensuring accurate data management. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience, data handling skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience required.
• Experience with data management and reporting essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Digital Apprentice Service account and related funding.
• Track apprentice progress and funding opportunities.
• Respond to apprenticeship inquiries promptly.

Skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Excel

DAS

Power BI

Job description

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We're looking for an Emerging Talent Funding Advisor to join our Emerging Talent Team.

Location: This role can be based anywhere in the UK - you will be able to work from home with occasional travel to our offices in London or Rushden (very occasional!).

Hours: 18.75 hours per week, Part Time

What will you be responsible for?

As an Emerging Talent Funding Advisor, you'll work within the Emerging Talent Team, supporting them in managing the Digital Apprentice Service (DAS) account, coordinating other apprentice-related funding, ensuring accurate data entry, and resolving discrepancies.

Your day-to-day will include:

1. Collaborating with the CITB funding advisor to ensure all apprentice-related funding is maximized, including apprentice grants and travel to train.
2. Tracking other apprentice-related funding opportunities such as government new entrance grants and T-level payments.
3. Maintaining and updating spreadsheets tracking apprentice progress, enrolments, withdrawals, completions, and other relevant data.
4. Responding promptly to apprenticeship-related inquiries.
5. Supporting the coordination of apprenticeship enrolments.

What are we looking for?

This role of Emerging Talent Funding Advisor is ideal if you:

• Have previous experience in an administration role.
• Have experience with data management and reporting.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Can quickly learn new computer systems such as DAS and Power BI.
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship programmes and Digital Apprenticeship Service is desirable.

We value potential and transferrable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply—we'd love to have a chat.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We continually work to improve and value employee input in shaping our initiatives. Our D&I action plan is available here.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier