Apprenticeship Advisor in Portsmouth

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people‑focused.

We are looking for an Apprenticeship Adviser to join the Solent Growth Partnership to deliver education around apprenticeships to schools across Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight. This is a full time role based at the Civic Offices with travel to secondary schools across the Solent region.

The role focuses on promoting awareness of Apprenticeships among young people, building strong relationships with schools and colleges, and ensuring tailored support through sessions and prioritised requests. It involves recruiting and supporting Enterprise Advisers (EAs), monitoring progress via the EANR system, and contributing to Careers Hub impact tracking.

Key responsibilities include attending meetings to advance Gatsby Benchmarks, sharing best practices, targeting disadvantaged groups to raise aspirations, and coordinating major events like the Careers and Apprenticeship Show. Additionally, the role utilises marketing channels to enhance engagement with education providers and employers, while collaborating with partner organisations to deliver a shared regional agenda.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 or higher qualification or equivalent experience and possess excellent knowledge of Apprenticeships, the education system, and careers education. They will have experience engaging and building relationships with schools, colleges, and businesses, as well as delivering dynamic, engaging sessions to young people. A strong understanding of the post‑16 landscape, including the National Apprenticeship Service, Uni‑Connect, National Careers Service, and T Levels, is essential.

The role requires outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence diverse audiences and promote innovative approaches. Candidates should demonstrate proactive, independent working, effective prioritisation of multiple projects and deadlines, and strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Competence in using digital tools, IT systems, and social media platforms to enhance awareness and impact is also required.

We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2 days a week (pro rata for part time) depending on the role and business needs. Please ensure you can fulfil the travel requirements of this role prior to submitting your application.

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the ‘Who is the Person’ points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.

If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.

Interview date: w/c 7th January 2026.