Apprenticeship Development Officer

Salary: London - £37,816 - £44,233 / South East - £36,011 - £42,014 / East/Mid/SW - £34,257 - £39,920 / North - £32,537 - £37,816 per annum

Location: Hybrid/Flexible - can be based from any Clarion office, please specify your preferred location

Hours: 36 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

We're currently recruiting for an Apprenticeship Development Officer to join our team at Clarion Futures. You'll support the development and management of a national apprenticeship programme and facilitate apprenticeship opportunities through Clarion's Contractors, suppliers and external employers.

Some of the key responsibilities will include;-

• Developing a network of support agencies & providers who will refer residents and support their positive progression into work.
• Carrying out group/ Individual pre-screening sessions and interview prep in line with employer requirements to select most suited and appropriate customers for them
• Running assessment sessions, pre-screening events and meet the employer days to maximise conversions into work.
• Managing a full caseload of learners and employers and respond to queries from employers and learners concerning the apprenticeship programme
• Managing and liaising with all internal Employment Support Officers to match live vacancies with potential candidates

We're looking for someone with good knowledge of the Government related policies including the Apprenticeship Levy, as well as either pastoral or equivalent experience and understanding to support the needs of trainees. You'll need prior experience of delivering projects within budget, of Programme Monitoring and Evaluation and of sourcing vacancies and opportunities from employers.

If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th February 2024 at midnight.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st February 2024.

For further details on this vacancy, please click 'apply' or visit our website.

Applicants must be able to travel across regions as required.

This post is subject to Enhanced Adult Criminal Record Check Clearance.

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

Clarion Futures

Clarion Futures is our charitable foundation. We work together with partners to make a positive difference to the lives of people living in Clarion homes and communities.

Our work is centred on providing our residents with the tools and support to help overcome any challenges they face. Every year we support thousands of people into work and provide people with help in managing money, gaining and developing digital skills and contributing to the life of their communities.

We're a partner of choice for organisations ranging from FTSE companies and government departments to local charities and social enterprises. With more than 350,000 residents, our size and reach gives us a presence that few other charities can match.

In 2021/22, we invested £16.3 million into our work with residents and communities, generating more than £123m in social value, making the work of Clarion Futures one of the biggest social investment programmes in the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.