Lead Business Partner

South Hampshire College Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days leave per year

Employer pension contribution of 27.1%

Regular training and development

Job summary

South Hampshire College Group is seeking a dedicated Lead Business Partner in Greater London. The successful candidate will manage employer relationships and promote apprenticeship opportunities, ensuring compliant enrolment. Ideal candidates should possess knowledge of apprenticeship legislation and have strong engagement skills. More benefits include 38 days leave, a generous pension, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding requirements.
• Experience engaging with external companies and stakeholders.
• Ability to self-motivate and identify tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the caseload of employers effectively.
• Promote the college group's offerings to strengthen relationships.
• Ensure compliant enrolment of apprentices.
• Develop stakeholder relationships through external events.

Skills

Knowledge and Understanding of Apprenticeship delivery and legislation

Experience in engaging stakeholders

Ability to work on own initiative

Driving licence and transport

Education

Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in English & Maths or equivalent

Relevant Level 3 qualification

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Lead Business Partner. We offer great benefits including:

Benefits

• 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.

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