Apprenticeship Manager

1.0 FTE / 35 hours per week

Hybrid role with at least 3 days per week onsite

Who we’re looking for:

Marjon is a small University, with a strong sense of community, centred on student success. We are looking for someone with knowledge of the management, administrative and coordination requirements for successful apprenticeship delivery including funding and compliance rules. You will be highly organised, work well under pressure and be able to work flexibly both independently and as part of a team. The ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally is essential.

What you’d be doing:

Working closely with the Head of Quality and Standards and academic staff from our Academic Schools, you will develop central oversight of the University’s apprenticeship portfolio, managing the processes and administration which support the day-to-day delivery of the University’s apprenticeship programmes. This is a key role in ensuring the regulatory compliance of the University’s apprenticeship portfolio. 

You’ll need to enjoy:

• Working collaboratively: this role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of staff at all levels externally and internally.
• Being flexible: with varied demands you will need to be flexible and highly organised to ensure deadlines are met.
• Working to your values: we care about how people behave as well as what they achieve. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Michelle Prout, Head of Quality and Standards, at mprout@marjon.ac.uk

Supporting our people:  

At Marjon, we are firmly committed to supporting every member of staff who works for us. Our Balance programme of health and wellbeing activities aims to help you to look after your physical health, nutritional health, mental health and social health.  

We’re big believers in the importance of work/life balance. Many of our employees work flexibly and they are able to apply for parental leave and time off for dependants. To view the range of benefits we offer, please click here. 

We are keen to hear from a diverse range of applicants to support our goal to realise every individual’s potential. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’: candidates who declare a disability and who demonstrate on their application that they meet the essential criteria will be included on the shortlist. If you are considering relocating, you can read more about Plymouth here.   

Closing date & interview plans

Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, and we will be in contact as soon as possible if we are interested in your application. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the vacancy may close if suitable candidates are found ahead of the final closing date detailed below. 

Final closing date: Sunday 07 April 2024 (11:59pm)

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button above.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.   

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the People Team on peopleteam@marjon.ac.uk.   

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.  

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