BE285-23-R - Apprenticeship Recruitment Advisor

Stoke Campus

£27,181 to £31,396 Per Annum Full Time Fixed Term Until 31/07/2024

Friday 26 January 2024

Open Until Filled

BE285-23-R

About the role 

Staffordshire University is currently one of the largest providers of degree apprenticeships with work-integrated learning central to the university’s vision for next generation education, experience, and engagement.  

This role is for a member of the apprenticeship team at the university working on supporting employers to recruit suitable apprentices across multiple apprenticeship standards. The role involves supporting with all aspects of apprenticeship recruitment including interviewing applicants to ensure suitability for the job role whilst guaranteeing applicants meet the university entry criteria for apprenticeships.   The post holder will work closely with staff within the schools to ensure employers and applicants are kept up to date with any changes. The role requires individuals to play an active role in events supporting Apprenticeship recruitment. 

This post is externally funded, and is for a fixed-term period until 31st July 2024 

Apply online by attaching your CV.

Main Responsibilities  

Proactively attract new apprentices to employer apprenticeship vacancies 

Conduct interviews with applicants to ensure eligibility for the apprenticeship and suitability for the job role advertised by the employer

Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders within academic schools at the university to enhance identification of apprenticeship opportunities. 

Promote an understanding of statutory and funding regulations to new and existing employer partners and potential apprentices 

Co-ordinate and deliver apprenticeship talks to schools, college’s and employer partners   

Contribute to and develop local and regional networks to raise Staffordshire University’s profile.   

Represent the University externally and actively develop and influence local and regional networks and partnerships.

Attend internal and external events to raise the profile of Apprenticeships at Staffordshire University  

Contact For Informal Discussion 

Katy Chesters, [email protected]  

Who is Staffordshire University? 

Staffordshire University is an award winning, teaching-intensive and research-inspired university with a focus on work integrated learning, digital innovation and enterprise engagement. With over 100 years’ experience, we are a successful, confident and ambitious modern university, with a foundational purpose of providing higher and applied learning opportunities relevant to our region and beyond.

Spread across three main campuses in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and London, our future-focused courses and next-level teaching ensure our students can unlock the potential the world needs now to support better futures.

This is a key reason why we are ranked 2nd in the UK for quality education (Sustainable Development Goal 4, THE Impact Rankings 2023) and why we’re in the top 10 of UK universities for career prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023).

As a university it is important that we are at the forefront of research, delivering impact across the globe and informing how and what we teach. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 87% of our research impact is recognised as “outstanding” or “very considerable”, demonstrating how we continue to push further to create a better tomorrow for our local and global communities.

When you join Staffordshire University, you join a highly supportive, supportive, boundary-pushing culture where insight and innovation is celebrated, expertise is valued, and excellence is rewarded. We can’t wait to see the contribution that you make to the continued growth and success of the Institution.

Rewards and Benefits

In return for your dedication we have a competitive benefits package available

•    Competitive incremental rates of Pay

•    32 days Annual Leave plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days

•    Excellent Pension Scheme

•    Access to continued professional and personal development

•    An opportunity to become part of the wider University community

•    Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

•    Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus

•    Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans

At Staffordshire University, we believe that every student and staff member needs to be carbon literate if we are to help tackle the climate emergency and achieve our One Planet Pledge of carbon neutrality by 2030, and we are proud of our Bronze Carbon Literacy Award status. As part of our ongoing commitment we particularly encourage applications from candidates who have already completed carbon literacy training, or are prepared to undertake this training as part of their ongoing professional development.

Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits a diverse organisation can bring for the University. 

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under-represented in the University workforce.