Strategic Leader, Apprenticeships & Skills

Aston University; Birmingham; Vor Ort; GBP 59.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent training and development

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts

Family-friendly policies

On-site gym & pool

Zusammenfassung

Aston University is seeking an Associate Dean of Apprenticeships and Skills to provide strategic leadership across the university's apprenticeship journey from development to completion.

The role requires strong experience in higher/degree apprenticeships, policy understanding and capability to drive continuous improvement and safeguarding within Aston Professional. It offers a permanent, on-site position in Birmingham and a strong benefits package.

Qualifikationen

• Substantial experience of higher and/or degree apprenticeships.
• Proven track record of leading apprenticeship quality, compliance, systems or delivery.
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship policy and regulatory environment.
• Experience of audit or inspection preparation.
• Judgement to influence decisions across organisational boundaries.
• Excellent analytical, communication and people-management skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, quality and continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership across the apprenticeship journey from programme development to completion.
• Translate policy and regulatory expectations into effective systems and clear responsibilities.
• Oversee apprenticeship processes, improve data integrity, funding assurance and Ofsted readiness.
• Champion use of Aptem and ensure apprentice and employer feedback informs actions.
• Build relationships with employers and sector partners to develop new skills opportunities.
• Lead and develop apprenticeship staff with inclusive practice and sustainable provision.
• Fulfil Aston Professional’s safeguarding leadership responsibilities.

Jobbeschreibung

Aston University is seeking an Associate Dean of Apprenticeships and Skills to provide strategic leadership across the university's apprenticeship journey from development to completion.

The role requires strong experience in higher/degree apprenticeships, policy understanding and capability to drive continuous improvement and safeguarding within Aston Professional. It offers a permanent, on-site position in Birmingham and a strong benefits package.