Apprenticeship Programme Manager

Job Description

Apprenticeship Programme ManagerSalary: £50,000-£60,000Location: LoughboroughScania GB have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about building our future workforce. We are seeking an experienced Apprentice Programme Manager.As an Apprentice Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the management of our commercial and technical apprenticeships across the Scania GB organisation. This position will involve setting up a robust internal structure and working alongside externalpartners to manage the end-to-end apprenticeship delivery.This position may involve travel around the UK to visit our workshops and our Support Centre in Milton Keynes. Our national learning academy is based in Loughborough so this would be the focal point of the role.Responsibilities:

• Good knowledge of how apprenticeship scheme funding works
• Work closely with our appointed Apprentice Learning provider and the UK dealer network to promote and develop Apprentice training
• Responsibility for establishing, maintaining, delivering, and administering all processes, tools, and resources to successfully enable the company to provide apprenticeships and associated qualifications
• Be able to effectively build and maintain relationships internally and externally
• Good working knowledge of different qualification types (frameworks and standards), across England, Scotland, and Wales
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues regarding apprenticeship schemes
• Complete all official paperwork to an auditable level
• Identify areas of improvement and best practice and implement change accordingly
• Conduct regular performance management reviews based on learner progression and experience
• Monitor retention rates of learners, acting in line with the retention strategy where learners are identified as at risk of leaving programme

Character:

• Passionatewe are looking for an individual who is passionate about building our future workforce and who is dedicated to ensuring our apprentices receive the best investment Scania can offer
• Committed along with being passionate, we are looking for someone who is committed to attracting and onboarding the best apprentices in the market
• Initiative the ability to deal with situations proactively, seizing opportunities that arise and always looking for ways we can improve
• Change orientated a real need to identify and lead effective change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organisation
• Relationship focussed our employees are our customers, as a department we pride ourselves on the professional and personable service we provide to our colleagues. The ability to build these relationships and the desire to do so, is a must have!

Skill Set:

• Organiseddeveloping a helicopter view of the whole apprenticeship process
• Hands on approachpassionate about ensuring each part of the journey is a success, by being the go to person for every touch point in the process
• Analytical thinkerability to analyse and synthesise information to understand issues, identify options and support sound decision making
• Communicationability to listen and communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus

Do you have the experience that you believe will be suitable to fulfil this amazing position If so, we would love to hear from you!Working for Scania is not just about the job. Its about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementarylife insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development and training, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.We have a strong and supportive culture, where everyone is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversityand inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward.We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, DETERMINATION, TEAM SPIRIT, and INTEGRITY inall we do.If you feel you have the skills and expertise for this challenging role, then please apply today.Closing Date: 14/10/2022

Keyskills :
Good knowledge of how apprenticeship scheme funding works