Job Vacancy - Apprenticeship Training Specialist - Leisure

Apprenticeship Training Specialist - Leisure - Role Overview

The Training Specialist is a central role within the organisation that supports apprentices across our apprenticeship programmes.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a competent apprenticeship Training Specialist to join our team and help our apprentices develop and achieve.

With a passion for teaching and learning the Training Specialist will plan and deliver a range of Leisure apprenticeship programmes.

About you

Experience of working in the Leisure industry. You will enjoy and relish the opportunity of working with a range of different apprentices on apprenticeship programmes at Intermediate and Advanced Levels. You are committed and have a passion for developing people whilst helping foster creative learning pathways for individuals and employers.

You will have excellent skills in English and maths and will be able support others with their development in literacy and numeracy. You have excellent customer service skills, can be flexible in your approach and can communicate effectively both in person and online with managers and apprentices at all levels.

You have a minimum of 3 years management experience in the Leisure industry and enjoy meeting and building relationships with new customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. To manage a caseload of apprentices across our Leisure apprenticeship programmes.
2. Planning and delivering apprenticeship programmes to underpin the knowledge and skills of apprentices undertaking the apprenticeships.
3. Support apprentices with the preparation of portfolios and evidence required for assessment, including Gateway and End Point Assessment.
4. Be involved in the initial assessment, enrolment, and induction of apprentices.
5. To provide information, advice and guidance to apprentices to enable them to achieve.
6. To ensure accurate records and administrative data is kept up to date ensuring all contractual and statutory obligations are met.
7. Deliver training through online and face to face teaching methods.
8. To manage our learner management system (Aptem) making sure that all activities are recorded and uploaded weekly.
9. To effectively manage and record the off the job training requirements for all apprentices.
10. Support apprentices to engage and develop English and maths skills using Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB).
11. Report to the Quality Team Leader to make sure all aspects of the programme delivery and quality assurance/audit is maintained.
12. Building and maintaining strong and effective relationships with employers’ staff and their apprentices
13. Manage own work schedule in an effective manner.
14. Working and staying away on business as and when the organisation requires.
15. Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Aptem.

Skills and Occupational Requirements

1. Hold a recognised teaching qualification (L3 AET, PTTLS)
2. Ability to demonstrate effective understanding of a range of teaching and learning methods.
3. Strong level of competency around IT systems and procedures
4. Have a minimum of 3 years management experience within Supply Chain and /or Warehouse sector.
5. Hold full UK driving license and have your own vehicle to use for business.
6. English and maths at GCSE C or above.

1. Hold a relevant assessor qualification (D32/33, A1/2, TAQA)

Behaviours and Values

• A drive and passion for teaching and learning
• Well organised, efficient and able to successfully manage own time and workload
• Confident and strong communicator at all levels
• Be able to align with organisation’s values/brand characteristics:
  • Professional
  • Creative
  • Engaging
  • Supportive
  • Transformational

To Apply

Please apply by sending us your CV and a covering email to Matt Williams.