Apprentice Lifecycle Co-ordinator in Thatcham

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.

You’ll take ownership of the end‑to‑end coordination of the apprentice lifecycle, ensuring every learner is set up for success from day one and supported throughout their programme. Working closely with internal teams, employers and learners, you’ll ensure onboarding is compliant, data is accurate, and support needs are identified early and managed effectively. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same – combining administration, stakeholder engagement and learner support. If you enjoy working in a people-focused environment, are highly organised, and take pride in getting the details right – this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• 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

• 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

• 10% non‑contributory pension
• 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas shutdown) + public holidays
• Group Life Assurance (equal to 4 × basic salary)
• 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)
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Sports & Social club
• Payroll charitable giving
• Subsidised on‑site restaurant
• Free on‑site parking

Our standard working hours are 8:30 – 16:30 Monday – 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.

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.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace which values diversity and embraces each individual’s authentic self. We are proud to champion a culture where colleagues freely share their diverse perspectives, recognising that these contribute to our innovative spirit. Our journey of growth and understanding is continuous as we actively invest in diversity training, workshops, and partnerships to ensure positive change.

If you’re passionate about supporting learners and delivering high‑quality, compliant processes – we’d love to hear from you. All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK.