Head of Apprenticeships (ALC1581)

Student and Academic Services
Apprenticeships Team

Head of Apprenticeships  
Ref: ALC1581

Starting salary from £48,149 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £55,755 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the UEA Apprenticeship team. The Head of Apprenticeships will be responsible for working with key stakeholders across the University and external organisations, including local businesses and employers, to lead on the development of new apprenticeship provision to support the growth outlined within the UEA 2030 strategy.

You will lead a customer-focused service that provides expert advice and guidance on apprenticeship funding and regulatory frameworks and supporting processes. You will demonstrate professional credibility, strong management skills and have the ability to command respect from your teams and influence in your peer networks both within and beyond the University.

Working collaboratively with peers and colleagues, you will manage the provision of high-quality services, continually improving processes and practices to ensure the Apprenticeship team remains forward-looking, responsive, innovative, whilst maintaining excellent standards of compliance and good practice.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all apprenticeship related processes and procedures align with funding and regulatory requirements and leading UEA’s response to OFSTED inspections and Department for Education (DfE) funding audits.

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.