Work Based Learning Manager- MV & LBSE- MN11255

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

Warwickshire College has an excellent reputation for vocational education and training for work-based Apprenticeships. The Work Based Learning Academy is a large and varied curriculum area offering a wide range of subjects and disciplines, including apprenticeships, work based learning qualifications, management training and professional accreditations. The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of apprentices.

We are now seeking a motivated and organised individual who can liaise with both employers and learners to assess their competencies within the workplace. This post will be based at our Warwick Trident College Site. The department provides training and assessment for apprenticeships, workplace assessments, for industry related qualifications and Apprenticeship Standards. The post holder will join the existing Motor Vehicle and Land Based Engineering team and 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 work placements.

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

• NVQ Level 3 within an Automotive Engineering related discipline or equivalent Apprenticeship route within this discipline.
• Assessor’s Award or equivalent. Applicant willing to achieve within the first 9 months will be considered.
• GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent. Applicants willing to achieve within the first 9 months will be considered.
• Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocational area.
• Extensive industrial experience within the vocational area.
• Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety in the appropriate vocation.
• Possess a wide technical knowledge in the vocational area.
• Experience of liaising and negotiating with industrial partners.
• Current experience or assessor activity in Automotive Engineering, Motor Vehicle or related disciplines.
• Vocational experience of working in a related industry and dealing with customers in a professional capacity.
• A willingness to undertake professional development to address specific vocational skill requirements.
• A UK driving licence free of major endorsements.

Desirable Attainments

• Administrative skills, including IT skills.
• Internal Verification Award or equivalent.
• Automotive engineering background. With experience of working with OEMs.

For a full job description, please see attached below.