Degree Apprenticeships Projects Officer

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,942 to £40,322 with potential progression once in post to £42,792

Grade 7  

Fixed term contract for up to 2 years

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled, effective professional to support the development and delivery of Degree Apprenticeship (DA) provision (which may include other apprenticeship provision) at the University of Birmingham.

You will work closely with colleagues in Colleges of the University, partner organisations and other teams to ensure, collectively, that all reporting, contractual, funding, vocational assessment and other operational and compliance requirements are met.

You will have a key role in University-wide projects to prepare for external inspections and audits, in particular those undertaken by Ofsted and the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

Main Duties

Compliance, Audit and Inspection

•  To maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the internal and external regulatory requirements relating to DAs (e.g. Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), Ofsted and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)), ensuring that changes are monitored, responded to and communicated to stakeholders. 

Degree Apprenticeships Management

•  To provide day-to-day professional services input into the management of DA programmes, working with a wide variety of internal stakeholders including Colleges of the University, Academic Services, HR, Finance, Business Engagement and Planning as well as academics across the institution and designated teams in partner organisations.
•  To work closely with relevant people and units to develop and maintain complex operational procedures, guidance and systems for the effective management, administration and quality assurance of DAs across the University, providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues. This may include legal and contractual matters.
•  To be responsible for the co-ordination of Registry activity relating to apprenticeships delivered by partner organisations (and other new areas of provision as required). This will include:

o    leading Registry’s input into specific workstreams, such as those relating to quality assurance, policy and/or operational matters;
o    liaising with other teams and external colleagues to ensure that all relevant colleagues are able to provide input as required, acting as a central point of contact;
o    developing, reviewing and implementing procedures, guidance and systems;
o    participating in and supporting senior committees and working groups.

Person Specification

•  Qualified to Degree level (or equivalent).
•  Knowledge of the UK Apprenticeships agenda and a good understanding of the national political environment relating to this area.
•  Proven ability to manage and support projects through to successful completion. 
•  Ability to develop, implement, review and interpret policies and processes that support the ongoing delivery of complex programmes, meet internal and external regulatory requirements, and anticipate and respond effectively to stakeholders’ needs.
•  Experience of Ofsted inspections within further or higher education.

Informal enquiries can be made to Jo Luckett - [email protected]

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.