At a Glance
- Tasks: Support apprentices from onboarding to completion, ensuring a smooth learning journey.
- Company: Join Thatcham Research, a leader in developing future automotive professionals.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and health perks.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working and a supportive team environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on apprentices' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or learner administration with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 28000 £ per year.
Are you highly organised, detail-focused and passionate about supporting apprentices on their learning journey? At Thatcham Research, we’re passionate about developing the next generation of automotive professionals – and this role sits right at the heart of that mission. As an Apprentice Lifecycle Co-ordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our apprentices have a seamless, supported and successful journey from onboarding through to completion.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all activities across the apprentice lifecycle, from onboarding through to completion
- Manage apprentice onboarding, including eligibility checks and compliance with ESFA requirements
- Maintain accurate learner data across systems to support funding and reporting requirements
- Monitor learner progress, identifying risks and coordinating timely interventions
- Act as a key point of contact for apprentices, employers and internal teams
- Coordinate learner welfare and support plans, including SEN requirements
- Support end-point assessment and offboarding activities
- Prepare and validate data for monthly funding claims
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of onboarding and learner processes
Skills & Experience
- Experience in apprenticeship onboarding, education, or learner administration
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling data
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
- Knowledge of learner support processes and SEN identification would be an advantage (or something you’re keen to develop in role)
Why Join Thatcham Research?
You’ll be part of a collaborative Academy team dedicated to developing people and improving the learner experience. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact – ensuring every apprentice receives the right support at the right time.
Perks & Benefits
- Salary - Circa £33,500 negotiable dependent on skills & experience.
- 10% non-contributory pension
- 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas shutdown) + public holidays
- Group Life Assurance (equal to 4 x basic salary)
- Group Income Protection (after 6 months’ service)
- Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech scheme)
- Enhanced and competitive parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or family structure
- Moneyhealth’s Financial Coaching & Wellbeing Platform
- Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments)
- Benenden Health Care (opt-in benefit)
- Reward & Recognition Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Sports & Social club
- Payroll charitable giving
- Subsidised on-site restaurant
- Free on-site parking
Working Hours
Our standard working hours are 8:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday, early finish on Friday 8:30 - 15:45. Talk to us about flexible working if this doesn’t quite suit you – we take work-life balance seriously.
Hybrid Working
We understand the benefits of remote and in-person collaboration and therefore have a hybrid working model – you’ll be expected to work from our office in Thatcham at least two days per week. All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK.
Apprentice Lifecycle Co-ordinator employer: Thatcham Research
At Thatcham Research, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing the next generation of automotive professionals. Our collaborative work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering a range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a commitment to work-life balance through flexible hybrid working arrangements. Join us in making a meaningful impact on apprentices' journeys while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
