Apprenticeships Tutor - Management and Administration

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Salary

• 36000 per year
  
  

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Employer Description

We are a grade 2 Ofsted national provider and are the largest fire and security apprenticeship training provider in the UK, operating from training centres in Warrington, Watford, Walsall, Glasgow and Middlesbrough. We currently have over 750 apprentices enrolled on our programmes. Alongside our apprenticeship training, we also offer a range of commercial training courses, designed to upskill existing workforces.

We are the organising partner for the WorldSkills UK electronic security and fire competitions, which run each year.

In 2023, we launched a company sponsorship programme, which has seen leading brand names in the sector come onboard to invest in our initiatives, designed to address the engineering skills gap within the sector.

Skills for Security has enjoyed over 500% growth since 2019 and is owned by The Banks Foundation, set up by industry entrepreneur, Simon Banks, and the British Security Industry Association, the sectors leading trade association.

We are aiming for continued growth and want to have 3000 apprentices on our programmes across the UK. We still have a great potential to explore in our core markets – but also have plans to diversify into adjacent areas, for example Cyber and IoT. As a business, we are fully committed to innovation and are continually looking for new and innovative ways to deliver our training solutions.

Main description

Due to significant growth, Skills for Security, the leading provider of apprenticeships to the Fire and Security sector, are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and passionate Apprenticeship Tutor, internally called Learner Skills Coach, on a full-time basis to support in the delivery of the Customer Service, Business Administration and Team Leader apprenticeship standards within our new Business 360 initiative.

The Successful Applicant Will Be Responsible For

• The effective delivery of Customer Service, Business Administration and Team Leader apprenticeship standards through a blend of delivery styles including face to face, remote and workshops
• Ownership of caseload of circa 40 - 45 learners
• Supporting learners from initial enquiry through to End Point Assessment 
  
  

Location

This role can be located anywhere in the UK as the majority of the role can be performed remotely, however there may be a requirement for occasional travel to one of our Centres to meet the needs of learners. Main Centres are based in Warrington, Walsall and Watford.

An ideal candidate would have demonstrable, practical experience of working within a management, senior administration and/or senior customer service role to aid impactful and engaging delivery.

Requirements

• Demonstratable relevant experience in a suitable role (min 3 years)
• Experience of apprenticeship delivery preferred but not essential.
• Proven track record of working to KPI’s.
• Familiarisation with Microsoft Teams
• Be able to present information clearly to differing audiences.
• Hold as a minimum the following or be prepared to work towards: Award in Education and Training or equivalent.
• Some flexibility to liaise with learners outside of ‘usual’ work hours.
• Availability for occasional travel
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• Home/hybrid working
• Competitive salary and company bonus
• 33 days of annual leave, plus Christmas closure (3 days)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Family friendly working hours
• Life assurance 3 x salary
• Refer a friend scheme
• Development and progression opportunities
• Funded qualification opportunities
  
  

As We Accept Students Under 18 Years Of Age And Take The Safety Of Our Students Very Seriously, Please May I Draw Your Attention To The Following, Should We Wish To Proceed With Your Application

• We will require two references and these reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason you should not be employed in situations where you have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.
• We will need a satisfactory explanation for any gaps in your CV.
• A DBS check will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
• If appointed, we will need to see your passport or other proof of identity and your original certificates.