Service Delivery Advisor

Nicholas Associates Graduate Placements; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in the UK seeks an organised Service Delivery Advisor to oversee the apprentice employment journey from onboarding to completion. The role involves building strong relationships with employers and providing guidance on performance-related matters. Key attributes include HR knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to support individuals effectively. The company promotes an inclusive culture and supports candidates with disabilities, offering flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and absence administration.
• Good educational attainment with relevant HR qualification preferred.
• Understanding of apprenticeship delivery and funding.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and welfare requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact for employers and apprentices throughout the employment journey.
• Provide guidance on performance, conduct, and attendance matters.
• Build strong relationships with employers to navigate apprentice-related challenges.
• Contribute to a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR/Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Building rapport

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Job description

Service Delivery Advisor

Apprentice Employment Agency division

Location - remote/hybrid

Hours / Salary - Will consider part time (though must be 5 days per week), competitive

About the Role

We're looking for an organised, people-focused professional to join our team as an Apprentice Delivery Advisor. In this pivotal role, you'll act as the key contact for employers, apprentices, and internal colleagues - ensuring every apprentice employment journey runs smoothly from onboarding through to completion. You'll oversee progress reviews, probation and welfare monitoring, absence and payroll documentation, and support timely interventions that keep apprentices on track. Your attention to detail, empathy, and ability to communicate confidently will help deliver a high-quality experience for learners and clients alike.

What You'll Do

You’ll play a trusted advisory role, providing guidance and first-stage escalation support on performance, conduct, and attendance matters. Working closely with line managers and HR colleagues, you’ll help manage performance-related cases sensitively and effectively. You’ll build strong, positive relationships with employers, helping them navigate apprentice-related challenges while maintaining accurate documentation and clear communication. Above all, you’ll contribute to a culture of quality, professionalism, and continuous improvement that drives successful completions and strengthens our apprentice employment provision.

Experience

• HR/Payroll processing and absence administration.
• Good level of educational attainment and if possible relevant HR qualification.
• Experience of apprentice contract management/ understanding of apprenticeship delivery and funding.
• Safeguarding and welfare requirements in the workplace.

Attributes

• Attention to detail, and highly organised, and ability to deal calmly with complex support situations.
• Ability to support and build rapport with individuals (including late teens) and our valued clients.
• AEA is a small team, and a willingness to operate across operational needs to ensure of excellent client provision will be required.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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