Workplace Learning Advisor

Coventry University Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry University Group, based through CU Apprenticeships Ltd, is seeking a Workplace Learning Advisor to monitor learner progress on apprenticeship programmes and prepare employer reports. You will ensure records compliance with ESFA funding rules and guide learners through gateway and end point assessment, using CU systems to reflect on work-based learning experiences.

The role offers development opportunities within CU Apprenticeships Ltd, with potential access to further apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification.
• Apprenticeship assessor qualification or coaching/mentoring qualification advantageous.
• Experience in apprenticeship and/or higher education sector advantageous.
• Experience working with key stakeholders and building partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the progress of learners studying towards an apprenticeship programme.
• Produce reports for employers and maintain records related to workplace learning.
• Ensure compliance with ESFA apprenticeship funding rules and escalate issues as needed.
• Guide learners through gateway requirements and end point assessment.
• Support learners to manage their studies using Coventry University systems and platforms.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are at the heart of what we do and are key to our success, we each play a key role in making a difference and embrace the challenge to improve the lives of our communities.

This role is based within CU Apprenticeships Ltd, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.

The Role

As a Workplace Learning Advisor at Coventry University, you will be responsible for monitoring the progress of learners studying towards an apprenticeship programme, producing reports for employers, maintaining records in relation to the workplace learning and the quality of the experience. You will be responsible for escalating issues that may impact on the progress of learners or any areas of ESFA apprenticeship funding rules in line with compliance and regulations.

You will work closely with course teams to ensure a robust level of understanding of the programme structure, gateway requirements and end point assessment to guide learners through the entirety of their apprenticeship programme. You will provide support and encouragement to learners to manage their studies, using the Coventry University systems and platforms to reflect on and enhance their work based experiences.

This role is ideal for individuals wanting to make the transition into the Higher Education sector. We encourage continual development within CU Apprenticeships Ltd and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to enrol on an appropriate apprenticeship programme to further develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Our Successful Candidate

• You will be educated to degree level or hold an equivalent professional body qualification. Or, you will have demonstrable relevant work experience.
• A relevant apprenticeship assessor qualification or a coaching/mentoring qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience of working in the apprenticeship and/or higher education sector would be advantageous.
• You will have experience of working with key stakeholders and building working partnerships.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.