At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and support marine apprenticeships and adult skills programmes for maximum learner success.
- Company: Join the Marine Society, a leading maritime charity focused on youth development.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, hybrid working, private medical insurance, and generous pension contributions.
- Other info: We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of aspiring seafarers and help shape future maritime professionals.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in a college or training provider with experience in apprenticeship programmes.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: National Support Centre, London SE1
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 gross per annum, depending on experience.
Closing Date: 29 July 2026
The Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us to manage our rapidly expanding marine apprenticeships and adult skills programmes to meet growing industry demand. We're looking for someone who has coordinated apprenticeship programmes and is passionate about developing a high-quality experience for apprentices.
You’ll be expected to use learner management systems, reporting and process improvements to strengthen compliance, improve apprentice support and increase progression and retention.
About The Role
This new role is to support the growth of Marine Society apprenticeship and adult skills provision. The postholder will work with the Apprenticeship Operations Manager to deliver high quality apprenticeship programmes through providing coordination, monitoring, compliance and support for all learners.
Responsibilities
- Support the Apprenticeship Operations Manager to coordinate delivery of all apprenticeship and adult skills programmes ensuring learners achieve maximum progression and achievement.
- Monitor apprentices' progress, off the job training and attendance and provide individual support to overcome issues and barriers to learning.
- Implement the new learner management system to provide accurate data and improve visibility of apprenticeship performance.
- Assist the Lead Maritime Trainer with developing the Google Classroom online portfolio and electronic training record books.
- Assist the Lead Maritime Trainer to prepare for and record online teaching sessions and apprentice progress reviews.
- Plan a programme of personal development and enrichment opportunities for apprentices.
- Work with external agencies such as the Association of Apprentices to access benefits for apprentices.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by management as may be required.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in a college or training provider within a curriculum or learner support role.
- Experience using VLE/LMS systems within apprenticeship training programmes.
- Experience of planning work‑based learning programmes within a team.
- Good knowledge of levy‑funded apprenticeship programmes and associated funding rules.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service.
- Hybrid working for many roles.
- Life assurance (4x salary).
- Private medical insurance.
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling.
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
Apprenticeship Programmes Officer in London employer: MSSC (Marine Society & Sea Cadets)
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee development and inclusivity. With generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a commitment to personal growth through learning opportunities, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and maritime professionals. Located in London, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to a leading maritime charity dedicated to fostering talent and supporting under-represented communities.
Contact Details:
MSSC (Marine Society & Sea Cadets) Recruitment Team
