Apprenticeship Programme Officer

Job Responsibilities

The Apprenticeship Programme Officer will play a key role in delivering the Council's apprenticeship agenda and supporting wider workforce development priorities. Working closely with the Talent and Career Development Manager, you will help ensure apprenticeships are used effectively to develop talent, address skills needs and create meaningful career opportunities for residents and employees. A key focus of this role is increasing access to apprenticeships for residents with learning disabilities and autism. You will work with internal services, schools, training providers and external partners to strengthen referral pathways and create supported apprenticeship opportunities. The role combines programme coordination, stakeholder engagement and performance monitoring. You will support the management of apprenticeship funding, maintain accurate data and reporting, monitor training provider performance and ensure programmes are delivered in line with apprenticeship funding rules and organisational requirements.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating opportunities through apprenticeships and understands the important role they play in workforce development, social mobility and inclusion. You will have experience of managing apprenticeship programmes and be confident working with apprenticeship funding, data, systems and performance information. You will be organised, analytical and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. You will be an excellent relationship builder, with the ability to work collaboratively with managers, schools, training providers and a wide range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable influencing and inspiring others, providing advice and guidance, and driving activity to achieve positive outcomes. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to widening participation and creating inclusive pathways into employment. You will be motivated by the opportunity to help people realise their potential and support the Council's ambition to build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce for the future.

Benefits and Equality

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, the Council offers flexible working, professional training and career development support, and wellbeing initiatives to ensure staff feel valued and supported.