Our client delivers work-based Traineeship or Apprenticeship programmes to all age groups, who have left school and are employed. They offer programmes within the Equine, Animal Care, and Business Services sectors and are delivered by a national network of highly qualified industry Trainer- Coaches. Working with over 800 employers in both England and Wales.

Due to continued growth within the business sector, they are looking to strengthen their delivery team with the appointment of a new team member based within the Reading area, with the expectation that there could be regular travel elsewhere. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for the equine industry who would like to work within an Ofsted ‘Good’ Government Funded Work-Based Training Provider.

The chosen candidate will be a high performing, qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team and has a thirst for delivering high quality and service to all concerned parties. Experience in the delivery of Apprenticeship Standards and the differences in the sector post 2017 reforms is highly desirable.

You will manage and be responsible for a caseload of learners based in the Reading and surrounding counties, with the potential for regular travel elsewhere.

This will include supporting the entire learner journey, including:

• Enrolment / induction and initial assessment
• Business teaching, learning and assessment
• Coaching / mentoring
• Delivery of Functional Skills English and math
• Supporting the wider curriculum (PREVENT, British Values, Safeguarding, ICT, Information, Advice and Guidance, etc.)
• Correct completion of mandatory paperwork to evidence all aspects of the learner journey to an auditable standard

You will work closely with learners and employers and report to your Area Manager, as well as being fully supported by a Curriculum Specialist for the delivery for your learners to achieve the required Functional Skills and Internal Quality Assurers (IQA’s) to ensure a high level of quality throughout the delivery of the programme.

Essential industry specific experience:

• Minimum five years’ recent and extensive experience working in the business sector
• Up-to-date, relevant, deep, and broad experience of working within a management position
• Passion for work-based learning
• Experience in the occupational area of the apprenticeships including practical and current knowledge of working practices, infrastructure, tools and technologies to support applications
• Occupational competence with a comprehensive and proven track record of service within management roles supported by a detailed and documented CPD record
• Extensive knowledge and experience of various aspects of business activities e.g., finance, project management, team leading, customer service etc.

Essential qualifications:

• A level 5 qualification in management, or equivalent
• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and math or ability to undertake them successfully within probation
• Experience of working with and maintaining quality assurance processes and complying with regulatory requirements
• Commitment to continuous professional development relevant to the industry area being assessed

Essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours:

• Have working knowledge of various aspects of business activities e.g., finance, project management, team leading, customer service etc.

• Competency to deliver up to a L5 Operations Manager apprenticeship
• Produce excellent written and verbal communication skills with substantive experience of providing supportive, concise feedback to learners, assessors and key stakeholders
• Have experience of producing clear, accurate and detailed written reports, including remarks / enquiries about results
• Be a self-starter, with drive, ambition and investigative skills
• Demonstrate effective time management with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise effectively
• Have the ability to build a strong working relationship with employers, learners and colleagues
• Demonstrate outstanding integrity and interpersonal skills and behaviours and confidently deal with a wide range of people
• Be able to work on own with initiative and maturity but also able to work as a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and a good sense of humour
• Have a customer focused commercial awareness
• Have the ability to offer guidance on careers advice and next steps after completing an Apprenticeship
• Be aware of delicate and sensitive areas of confidentiality
• Have proficient IT skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Driving license with access to own car

Desirable or willingness to work towards:

Holding or working towards an assessor qualification (A1/A2/D32/D33/TAQA or equivalent qualification)

Relevant teaching qualification (minimum PTTLS) or Education and Training Level 3 or 4

Level 2 ICT

Experience of preparing for and presenting to a target audience

Experience of marking and grading assessments
 

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