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Lead Business Partner

South Hampshire College Group

Fareham

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lead Business Partner to enhance stakeholder relationships and promote Apprenticeship opportunities. This role involves managing employer caseloads, ensuring timely enrolment of Apprentices, and engaging with external partners to strengthen the college's reputation. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Apprenticeship delivery and legislation, coupled with strong stakeholder engagement skills. Join a dynamic team that values professional development and offers generous benefits, including extensive leave and a substantial pension contribution. If you are ambitious and dedicated to making a difference in education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

38 days leave per year
Employer pension contribution of 27.1%
Regular training and development

Qualifications

  • Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in English & Maths or equivalent required.
  • Knowledge of Apprenticeship delivery and legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage employer caseload in line with needs and KPIs.
  • Promote college group offerings to strengthen stakeholder relationships.
  • Ensure compliant enrolment of Apprentices to relevant programmes.

Skills

Knowledge of Apprenticeship delivery
Stakeholder engagement
Independent initiative
Driving license and transport

Education

GCSE Grade 4/C in English & Maths
Relevant Level 3 qualification

Job description

Care to Join Us?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Lead Business Partner. The information below provides more detail about the role and you may also wish to learn a little more about working for South Hampshire College Group by viewing the below video.

We offer great benefits including:

  • 38 days leave per year (including Bank Holidays)
  • Employer pension contribution of 27.1%.
  • Regular training and development.
Duties

  • To actively manage the caseload of employers in your agreed sector in line with their needs.
  • To actively promote the breadth of the college group offer across your employer sector in line with agreed KPIs to strengthen relationships in line with stakeholder needs.
  • Work with curriculum partners and group recruitment personnel to ensure compliant and timely enrolment of Apprentices to relevant programmes in line with their job descriptions.
  • Attend external events, as appropriate, to develop stakeholder relationships and strengthen college group reputation.
  • Host internal events, as appropriate, to develop stakeholder relationships and strengthen college group reputation.
  • To actively convert opportunities from WEX placements to Apprenticeship opportunities, working with partners across teams to convert all available opportunities in line with KPIs.
Skills/Experience

  • Knowledge and Understanding of Apprenticeship delivery and legislation as well as their funding requirements.
  • Experience in engaging stakeholders & external companies.
  • Ability to work on own initiative, and identify tasks to be undertaken within the remit of the post.
  • Independent travel between sites will be required so driving licence and transport is essential.
Qualifications

  • Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in English & Maths or equivalent.
  • Relevant Level 3 qualification.
Ideal Attributes

  • You will have a keen interest in your industry and willing to undergo further training and development.
  • You are ambitious, professional, respectful and resilient, thriving in a high trust and high performance culture.
  • You can make a significant contribution in our mission to provide excellence and opportunity in both technical and professional education, training and apprenticeships.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Remember to check your CV before applying. Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.
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