Functional Skills Coordinator - Apprenticeships

Who we are:

Activate Apprenticeships are now the largest apprenticeship provider in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey, and continue to increase our delivery across the UK.

Activate Apprenticeships and Activate Business School are part of the Activate Learning group and believe that education should inspire and develop the change-makers of the future. To succeed, we know that we must lead by example.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Functional Skills Coordinator to join our Activate Apprenticeships team. This can be a hybrid role. As part of this role, you will have responsibility for our Functional Skills learners from their initial assessments through to successful outcomes. You'll be working with key stakeholders throughout the process including apprentices, employers, performance coaches, life skills delivery and coordination teams, and the apprenticeship enrolment and compliance teams to ensure the successful programme completion of every apprentice.

This is a permanent, part-time role of 18.5 hours per week. This is a hybrid working opportunity, with occasional travel to one of our campuses in Oxfordshire, Berkshire or Surrey.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

Alongside excellent administration skills, you will also have a proactive attitude to problem solving and be able to manage a caseload of tasks. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of Microsoft apps such as Word and Excel and will be willing to undergo training to use relevant systems.

A level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area and two years of relevant experience are essential, and knowledge of Functional Skills assessments in both English and Maths is highly desirable.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee resource groups
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.