Degree Apprenticeship Workplace Reviewer – Civil Engineering

Location: Markeaton Street, Derby, DE22 3AW

Salary: £31,814 to £35,750 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum)

The discipline of Built Environment is part of the School of Engineering which sits within the College of Science and Engineering.

Engineers in all disciplines play a key role in laying the foundations for the future of our country and the world. Whether your passion lies in developing the next innovation in technology, or in the building of key infrastructure, our engineering courses promise to help our students to develop an analytical mind and equip them with practical skills.

About the Role

The University of Derby has been at the forefront of vocational and work-based learning for over 10 years delivering industry responsive courses and higher-level skills to local and national businesses and their employees. Building on this success and in light of the creation of new degree Apprenticeship Standards the University has developed and introduced a number of new degree higher Apprenticeships across a range of sectors.

As Apprenticeship Workplace Reviewer, you will work with the programme team to lead on facilitating reviews between apprentices, employers and liaising with relevant academic staff. Your engagement with employers and their apprentices is foremost to ensuring our existing and future apprenticeship programmes provide an excellent learning experience, meeting employers and apprentice expectations, in line with the IFA and ESFA governance requirements for apprenticeship provision. 

You will work collaboratively with both academic staff and apprenticeship account managers to ensure systems and process are adhered to and that both quality and compliance is maintained to the highest standard in line with service level agreements. You will organise visits with external clients, apprentices and internal staff to ensure the implementation of quality reviews and assessment of evidence for audit using an e-portfolio. You will act as a personal professional academic tutor for learners and will need to engage actively on working with employers to support learners who have disclosed a need for additional support.

About You

We are seeking a knowledgeable individual with a strong foundation in Civil Engineering. You will possess a relevant Honours degree and bring demonstrable experience from the engineering sector, particularly in relation to the UK apprenticeship standards. The role requires a deep understanding of current degree and apprenticeship programs, as well as a proven track record of effectively collaborating with employers in their workplace. If you have the expertise to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Joanna Poon, Head of Discipline - Built Environment via j.poon@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk 

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

Advert Closes: Sunday 29 September 2024

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