Apprenticeship Skills Reviewer Full Time or Part Time

Job Description

 

 

 

 

School/Department: School of The Built Environment and Architecture

 

Job Title/Grade: Apprenticeship Skills Reviewers (Civil and Building Services) ? Grade 6

 

Reporting to: Apprenticeship Team Leader

Purpose of the post

The School of The Built Environment and Architecture (BEA) offers some of London?sbest

courses in areas such as architecture, building services engineering, civil engineering, construction management, quantitysurveying and buildingsurveying. All our courses are closely linked with industry and accredited by the relevant professional institutions to the highest possible level.

 

Our apprenticeship offer is rapidlyexpanding and we are seeking passionate and driven Skills Reviewers who are committed to working with our academics and industry partners to develop the best Higher and Degree Apprenticeships in the sector. This particular post will sit within the division of Civil and Building Services.

 

The postholder will provide guidance and support to apprentices to work towards developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours they will need to successfully complete their apprenticeship, and will liaise with employers to ensure the apprentice?s learning needs are being met in the workplace.Progress review meetingswith each apprentice and their employer will be undertaken at least three times a year for the duration of their programme, either in person at the apprentice?s workplace, or remotely via MS Teams.

 

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and developing good relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Industry experience would be an advantage. They will be comfortable working independently and will have excellent organisational and time management skills.

 

Please note we are willing to consider applications for part-time hours.

 

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  1. Work alongside both the Apprenticeship Team and School academics to provide proactive and reactivevocational and educational support to apprentices and their line managers throughout the apprenticeship scheme.

 

  1. Monitor apprentice progression against knowledge, skills and behaviour standards (as well as functional skills where appropriate) and provide feedbackto both the apprentice and their line manager.

 

  1. Undertake regular progress review meetings with apprentices and mentors as required. These meetingswill either take place at the apprentice?s workplace; the University; or via MS Teams.

 

  1. Support the apprentice to prepare for theirend-point assessment.


 

  1. Work with employersand academic colleagues to support the agreement of on and off the job development plans with the apprentices and monitor and record progress to ensure that both the university and employer remain compliant.

 

  1. Work with the Apprenticeship Team and Teaching, Quality and Enhancement to ensure all qualityassurance requirements relevantto the educational support of an apprentice are being met.

 

  1. Ensure that all learning activity is recorded and auditable in line with funding regulations and that any university delivery, process and monitoring systemsare adhered to within the agreed time limits.

 

  1. Contribute to the development of appropriate programme systems and processes.

 

  1. Complete any requiredlearning and development activities required to enhance your knowledge and perform the role more effectively.

 

  1. Ensure that procedures for access to, and retention of, information withinthe School comply with the requirements of the University and the General Data Protection Regulation.

 

The Apprenticeship Team Leader / Dean may requestadditional duties that are withinthe scope, spirit and purpose of the role. Within reason, the duties and role of the post holder may be changed, after appropriate consultation, in response to changing organisational requirements.



Qualifications

N/A 



Skills

SELECTION CRITERIA

 

E = Essential, D = Desirable

 

  1. A relevantconstruction qualification (D). Industry experience or professional qualifications relating to the apprenticeship discipline (D).

 

  1. An understanding of the end-to-end learning journey of an apprentice (D)

 

  1. Experience of delivering work based learningand assessment in commercial or educational contexts which are relevant to the subject area (D).

 

  1. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build customer/ client relationships and maintain empathy with stakeholders (E).

 

  1. Experience of working autonomously and managing own workload efficiently and effectively (E).

 

  1. Ability to work as part of a wider team (E).

 

  1. Excellent time management and organisational skills (E).

 

  1. Experience or knowledge of  e -learning platforms and an excellent knowledgeof Microsoft Office packages, including the ability to produce reports (E).


 

  1. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity, and its practical application (E).

 

The successful candidatewill be required to undergoan Enhanced DBS check.

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Qualifications

Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience as a PA/EA. 

 



Skills
  • Substantial experience of working as a PA/EA in a Higher Education Institute or IT Services organization 
  • Experience of supporting  committee work at a senior level 
  • Experience of dealing with complex and sensitive business activities in an executive support role. 
  • Comprehensive understanding of the Higher Education sector 
  • Experience in handling difficult situations with tact and sensitivity. 
  • Knowledge of project management principles with the ability to coordinate, monitor and support multiple project groups. 
  • Ability to manage and prioritise activities of self and others in order to meet tight deadlines. 
  • Ability to exercise creativity and judgement in problem solving. 
  • Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Office and an understanding of management information systems. 
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance competing pressures, deadlines and demands. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proactive approach 
  • Self-motivated and acts on own initiative. 
  • Able to work independently, and as part of a team. 
  • Adaptable, flexible and able to cope with uncertainty and change. Professional calm and efficient manner. 
  • Required to carry out duties at other University sites as necessary, to support the wide ranging activity of the Estates and Facilities Directorate. 
  • Able to maintain complete confidentiality at all times when dealing with sensitive information. 

     

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Qualifications

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Skills

Experience/Skills

Essential

1. Experience of working in a customer focused role

2. Strong numerical skills and attention to detail

3. Clear understanding of customer service best practice

4. Strong IT skills particularly in Microsoft Outlook and Excel

5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

6. Strong problem solving skills

7. Ability to motivate and enthuse others

8. Able to work on own initiative

9. Understanding of data protection principles

Desirable

1. Knowledge of or interest in the HE landscape and the challenges and opportunities withing the sector.

2. Suitable experience or interest in widening participation, student recruitment and student facing roles.

Qualifications

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? Collaboration & Communication

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Skills
  1. Good communication skills 
  2. Experience in data analysis, and reporting research findings
  3. Transcription skills 
  4. Proficient in gathering, cleaning, and preparing qualitative data exports for accurate and efficient analysis
  5. Ability to critically analyse and interpret data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on research outcomes
  6. Strong attention to detail in data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure accuracy and reliability in research outcomes
  7. Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present research findings, collaborate with team members, and engage with stakeholders
  8. Strong organisational skills to coordinate activities, and meet project deadlines
  9. Understanding of research ethics principles and guidelines to ensure research compliance and integrity
  10. Capacity to work collaboratively with a research team, share knowledge, contribute insights, and support the achievement of research
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