Strategic Apprenticeship Programs Manager

Stantec Inc.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Training and professional development

Career progression plan

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Stantec seeks an experienced Early Careers Apprentice Specialist to own the UK&I apprenticeship offering, ensuring apprentices receive a high-quality, compliant and well-supported learning experience throughout their academic journey and into professional careers.

You will partner with universities, colleges and training providers, shaping strategic partnerships that drive learner success, programme quality and EPA outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing apprenticeship programmes.
• Detailed understanding of apprenticeship legislation, funding rules and compliance requirements across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• Experience supporting apprentices through onboarding, progression reviews, Gateway, EPA and transition to roles.
• Strong experience managing relationships with universities, colleges and apprenticeship training providers.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship data, reporting and programme performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the apprenticeship lifecycle from onboarding to EPA and transition into experienced or qualified roles.
• Act as the primary liaison between Stantec and universities, colleges and training providers for strategic partnerships.
• Monitor provider performance, learner progression and service quality, ensuring alignment with standards.
• Ensure compliance with funding rules and regulatory requirements across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• Support Talent Acquisition with apprenticeship recruitment activity and pathway recommendations.
• Own apprenticeship governance, provider agreements and programme documentation with internal stakeholders.
• Provide governance, data management and performance reporting to inform workforce planning and levy investment.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen partnerships.

Skills

Apprenticeship management

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance knowledge

Funding rules

EPA knowledge

University partnerships

Data & reporting

Governance

Recruitment support

Provider/contract management

Job description

Stantec seeks an experienced Early Careers Apprentice Specialist to own the UK&I apprenticeship offering, ensuring apprentices receive a high-quality, compliant and well-supported learning experience throughout their academic journey and into professional careers.

You will partner with universities, colleges and training providers, shaping strategic partnerships that drive learner success, programme quality and EPA outcomes.