Apprenticeship Business Manager

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To lead the development, implementation, expansion and ongoing progression of all apprenticeships across all professions and at all levels across the organisation.

To maximise the organisations Apprenticeship levy by leading on the creation and delivery of apprenticeship plans, in line with the Trusts learning needs analysis, including the commissioning and procuring apprenticeship development programmes.

To take the operational lead for apprenticeships acting as a guide, advisor and consultant to leaders and mangers across the organisation using apprenticeship development as part of workforce transformation.

To work with the Head of Education and Practice Development and Organisational Development lead on the application of apprenticeships and support staff development as part of the staff workforce development strategy.

Main duties of the job

Take the lead for expansion of apprenticeships across the organisation through raising the profile and promotion of apprenticeships.

Act as the main account holder for the Digital Apprenticeship service, monitor and report financial data to the Deputy Head of education and practice development and support with any other reports to the Trust board.

Responsible for the apprenticeship levy allocation and spend.

Line management of apprenticeship administrators.

Maximise the use of the apprenticeship levy through effective planning andprovision of resources.

Interpret data from the digital apprenticeships service and produce reports to monitor progress of learners, programmes and Levy expenditure.

Ensure the Digital Apprenticeship service is being used effectively andappropriately.

Responsible for the quality assurance of the apprenticeship provision in terms of success, retention and progression and for the development and extension of apprenticeship programmes.

Monitors candidate progression, identifies and escalates risks against Levy spend and candidate non-completions.

Supports departmental managers in the application of apprenticeshipprogrammes, off the job training requirements, supports end point assessment and supports learners in practice.

Responsible for full data management and entry using the apprenticeship service system.

Produces bespoke reports as required by the organisation.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we wil look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

20 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-CORP-6802208

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

First degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience
Advanced IT Skills

Desirable

Coaching or mentoring

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience of planning and developing a range of apprenticeship programmes
Experience of the apprenticeship procurement and the contracting process

Desirable

Understanding of the apprenticeship levy and digital apprenticeship service
Experience and knowledge of implementing a variety of apprenticeships across a large and multidisciplinary organisation
Experience of line management
Experience in recruiting apprenticeship programmes

Skills, abilities and competencies

Essential

Knowledge of the full range of apprenticeship standards and frameworks relevant to the NHS
Specialist knowledge of the apprenticeship funding process
Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and leading project work
Knowledge of how learning and development activity supports service improvement

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

First degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience
Advanced IT Skills

Desirable

Coaching or mentoring

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience of planning and developing a range of apprenticeship programmes
Experience of the apprenticeship procurement and the contracting process

Desirable

Understanding of the apprenticeship levy and digital apprenticeship service
Experience and knowledge of implementing a variety of apprenticeships across a large and multidisciplinary organisation
Experience of line management
Experience in recruiting apprenticeship programmes

Skills, abilities and competencies

Essential

Knowledge of the full range of apprenticeship standards and frameworks relevant to the NHS
Specialist knowledge of the apprenticeship funding process
Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and leading project work
Knowledge of how learning and development activity supports service improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.