University Apprenticeship Manager in Redditch

The University of Worcester is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated University Apprenticeship Manager to play a key role in the continued growth and success of our apprenticeship provision. Since launching degree apprenticeships in 2018, the University has developed a diverse and strategically important portfolio spanning health, education, and public services. With strong employer demand and increasing regulatory expectations, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a key area of University activity.

Reporting to the Director of Apprenticeships and Employer Engagement, you will provide operational leadership and strategic support to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant and impactful apprenticeship programmes. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working in line with University policy.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational management of apprenticeship provision across the University
• Lead and develop a small team supporting funding compliance and recruitment
• Work closely with academic Schools and Professional Services to deliver an outstanding apprentice and employer experience
• Play a central role in implementing and embedding the University’s Apprenticeship Strategy
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements set by Ofsted, OfS, DfE/DWP and/or Skills England
• Act as a key University contact for employers, partners and external stakeholders
• Lead preparations for external inspections and audits
• Oversee performance monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement
• Contribute to employer engagement, recruitment activity, and sector development

You will bring:

• Significant knowledge of apprenticeship standards, funding rules and policy
• Experience working within the apprenticeship or work-based learning environment
• Strong understanding of regulatory and quality requirements in higher education or apprenticeships
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience of leading or developing teams and working collaboratively across organisations
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret performance and compliance data

Experience of working with employers and supporting apprenticeship delivery in a higher education context, as well as knowledge of Ofsted inspections, would be advantageous.

This is an opportunity to:

• Play a pivotal leadership role in a growing and strategically important area
• Contribute to regional workforce development across health, education and public services
• Help shape high-quality provision in a highly regulated and impactful environment
• Work collaboratively across a supportive and values-driven institution

Please apply online, submitting your application form and supporting statement, demonstrating how you meet the person specification criteria.

The selection process will include: A panel interview (question and answer format) and a presentation. Candidates will be asked to prepare a short presentation in advance. Further details will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.