At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and improve apprenticeship programmes, ensuring success and retention for all apprentices.
- Company: Dynamic university with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a fast-paced environment with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on apprentice success while shaping future talent.
- Qualifications: Experience in monitoring apprentice progress and strong team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 38000 £ per year.
Full time (35 hrs/wk), fixed term for up to 14 months (maternity cover). Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home. Salary range £36,000 to £38,000 pa plus benefits.
We are seeking an experienced individual with a strong background in monitoring and reviewing apprentice progress to join our fast-paced and rewarding Apprenticeship Outcomes team. As an Apprenticeship Outcomes Manager, you will manage and continuously improve the achievement, retention and success of one or more of the University’s apprenticeship programmes. You will work closely with employers, apprentices, and University teams, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to progress, achievement, and timely completion. You will also have the opportunity to line manage a team of Apprenticeship Outcomes Officers, ensuring they are well supported, motivated, and consistently deliver a high-quality service. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on apprentice success while shaping and enhancing the delivery of apprenticeship programmes.
Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:
- Lead the successful outcomes for allocated apprenticeship programme(s), embedding a culture of continuous improvement to maximise achievement, retention and timely completion.
- Ensure allocated programme(s) meet employer needs and expectations.
- Monitor and report on performance against institutional objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) for allocated apprenticeship programme(s).
- Lead and oversee apprentice induction activities for allocated apprenticeship programme(s), ensuring apprentices are effectively onboarded and supported from the start of their journey.
Our main requirements:
- Experience monitoring and reviewing apprentice progress.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent Duty requirements.
- Ability to motivate and support your team achieve and develop personally.
- Effective time management and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.
Vacancy closes on Wednesday 08 July 2026 at 17:00.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION: We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
