APP005 - Apprenticeships Outreach Officer - Fixed Term

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Apprenticeship Office
Salary:  

£36,570 to £41,953 per annum

Release Date:  

Tuesday 30 January 2024

Closing Date:  

Sunday 11 February 2024

Interview Date:  

Friday 16 February 2024

Reference:  

APP005

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.  

*University status awarded in or after 1992 

The Department

UWL is a sector leader in the provision of degree apprenticeships, with over 6 years of experience in the delivery of specialist degree level apprenticeship programmes. The apprenticeship portfolio covers computing, engineering, healthcare, built environment, business and leadership and other apprenticeships are in development. UWL is on the register of Approved Training providers and is also approved End Point Assessment Organisation for many of the apprenticeship standards we offer. 

The Apprenticeship Office is a central professional service that manages the recruitment, onboarding, support, monitoring, and compliance of the apprenticeship provision. 

The office has successfully grown the apprentice offer in UWL with over 24 degree apprenticeships – 17 approved standards at degree level, and within these there are a further seven specialist pathways. As the range of apprenticeships, we offer has expanded, so have the numbers of apprentices and employers who engage with us. 

A significant part of the Apprenticeship Office’s role is to work with and support employers -we work with over 230 large corporates and SME’s. Another key role of the office is to work with the Schools and Colleges in the university to provide the required continual monitoring of apprentice’s engagement to ensure funding compliance and external regulatory body requirements. 

In recent years, Ofsted rated our Apprenticeship provision as ‘Good’ in all areas with an overall judgement of ‘Good’. The University was particularly commended for our effective partnerships with employers, responsiveness to local employment needs and enabling learners to develop in the workplace. 

The Director of Apprenticeships has recently been awarded National Apprenticeship Champion for the London Region. 

The Role  

This exciting new role will be responsible for planning and delivering the University’s degree apprenticeship outreach programme, with a particular focus on raising awareness of degree apprenticeships amongst under-represented groups. 

The Person 

We are looking for a self-starter with substantial experience of working in careers guidance or apprenticeship recruitment and of developing and implementing new initiatives. You will have an excellent understanding of the degree apprenticeship application process and will be self-reliant, with outstanding communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.  

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0   

Please email [email protected]   if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 12 February 2024.  

For informal enquiries about the position please contact  [email protected]   

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl  

UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment). 

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.  

 The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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