Work Based Learning Manager - Engineering - MN11113

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. 

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

Background to the Post

We are now seeking a motivated and organised individual who can liaise with both employers and learners to assess their competencies within the workplace. The department provides training and assessment for Apprenticeship Standards.

The post holder will join the existing Warwick Trident team to work with the Head of Work Based Learning to provide employers with the necessary support to employ apprentices and to continue to support the apprentices in the workplace. To carry out Health and Safety checks and Risk Assessments. To visit students and Apprentices in work settings to carry out reviews, assess, train and offer support, to liaise with Employers. To provide a point of contact for employers and other agencies as necessary. To be responsible for producing and updating data relating to Work Based Learning and Apprenticeships, and for carrying out any necessary administrative tasks related to their caseload of employers and apprentices.

Essential Attainments:

• Experience of mentoring or coaching.
• Evidence of formal structured training e.g. an apprenticeship.
• A level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Assessor award A1, or equivalent.
• Current experience or assessor activity in Engineering Maintenance, Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technical Support Additive, Manufacturing / composites ( Carbon ) Manufacturing or General Machining.
• Vocational experience of working in industry and dealing with customers.
• A willingness to undertake professional development to address specific vocational skill requirements.
• IT skills in Excel / Word / Outlook or similar software.
• A driving licence free of major endorsements and/or the ability to travel within the College’s recruitment area.

Desirable Attainments:

• Experience of working with Awarding Bodies and knowledge of their systems and paperwork.
• Experience of reviewing and assessing learners within company.
• Experience of working with outside agencies and organisations.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external agencies.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of current developments
• within relevant sectors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Enthusiastic with an innovative approach.
• Ability to adopt a customer-care approach.

For a full job description including duties and responsibilities of the role, please see the job description attached below.