Assistant Director: Apprenticeship Development and Employer Engagement

Lead the development of Birmingham City University’s apprenticeship strategy, working collaboratively with academic leaders and professional services teams, to raise the profile of the university’s higher skills and apprenticeships offer with employers locally and nationally.

Location: Remote and on-site (The Joseph Priestley Building) and travel to other locations as required

Who we are.

Birmingham City University is an institution with a proud heritage and a hugely ambitious future. It’s also a university like no other. Located in the centre of the UK’s second city, we are a university with a long heritage of innovation and making, dating back to our origins in 1843 when we were founded as the Birmingham Government School of Design.

With more than 31,000 students from 100 countries, and almost 60% of our students being from black, Asian and other minority communities, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success.

The University is currently delivering to approximately 1,400 apprentices at Levels 5-7 across 19 apprenticeship standards and partners with over 400 employers. With a recent significant investment in apprenticeships, initiated and supported by the Vice-Chancellor, the University is dedicated to creating opportunities, thinking differently, and building community.

About the role.

The role of Assistant Director: Apprenticeship Development and Employer Engagement is a new leadership post at Birmingham City University. Working within the Student & Academic Services directorate and with academics across the University, the person appointed will be instrumental in shaping and executing our strategy for apprenticeships and higher skills, aiming to establish its prominence as a leading provider of higher and degree apprenticeships in the UK.

The post holder will lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to maximise income generation, develop key employer partnerships, and influence policy within the apprenticeship sector. They will design and lead a new team to drive employer engagement, apprentice recruitment and support, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Who we are looking for.

Our ideal candidate will bring a robust blend of leadership, business planning, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven track record of successfully developing and managing apprenticeship programmes and a solid understanding of higher and degree-level apprenticeships.

Thorough knowledge of the national skills agenda and apprenticeship funding requirements is essential, alongside excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable the production of high-quality, data-driven reports and strategies.

The right person will thrive in an influential and commercially focused leadership role, capable of building and inspiring a new team from the ground up.

Flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion are essential qualities to ensure success in this role. This is a significant opportunity to make an impact and drive ambitious growth plans.

Benefits.

• Hybrid working with the opportunity to work remotely
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• An attractive pension scheme
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Car parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Benefits Package
• A supportive and collaborative culture and work environment rooted in BCU’s values

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 30th August.