Are you interested in the development of others? Do you have experience with managing apprenticeships, projects, training courses, or recruitment programmes? Are you looking for a dynamic and varied role?

We would like to hear from applicants who have a passion for developing others, are looking to take the initiative, and that have experience in managing Apprenticeship programmes, including from apprenticeship providers, but also we would consider those with experience managing non-apprenticeship training programmes, projects, or recruitment campaigns.

Essentia, and the Essentia Academy are a part of Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust, and support the Trust's estates and facilities services.

We are looking for a proactive individual with strong organisation, time management, and written & verbal communication skills to manage multiple streams of work, and communicate clearly with our staff.

Experience of apprenticeships is a bonus, but candidates with sales, recruitment, projects, education (OD and L& D) and HR backgrounds are also desirable. The post holder would be expected to manage their own workload, make decisions, proactively engage staff & problem solve in order to deliver outcomes against deadlines.

Ability to research, monitor, and evaluate are necessary to be able to report on apprenticeships, project progress, and to ensure continuous improvement and high-quality provision. Strong data analysis skills are a bonus.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

The role holder will build on the existing apprenticeship programmes and continuously grow the opportunities and placements to offer development and career opportunities to both attract great new talent and also to upskill our talented workforce.

The role holder will manage the apprenticeship programme provision, sourcing providers, promoting programmes, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, report on and analyse data, escalate problems and drive continuous improvements.

The role holder will be expected to proactively build relationships with our services to gain support for apprenticeship uptake and provide advice and guidance to staff and managers to ensure success for our development offers.

You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as training providers, schools and colleges, and other NHS apprenticeship coordinators across London, to develop talent pipelines and to learn and share best practice.

You will also support the wider Academy team through delivering training, projects, and working on initiatives to understand and meet the needs of the Essentia workforce.

About us

Essentia is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Responsible for non-clinical healthcare services, Essentia designs, builds and maintains healthcare infrastructure vital to the smooth running of healthcare services. This encompasses everything from construction projects and healthcare planning to waste management, housekeeping, transport and security. Essentia employs around 2500 people. It combines exceptionally high standards and public sector values with commercial focus, innovative thinking and modern technology to create the best possible patient experience.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To interpret relevant policy/guidance/legislation and subsequently advise Head of Training Academy & Talent and senior managers within Essentia on apprenticeship matters

Participate and represent Essentia at apprenticeship focused meetings at a Trust and Regional level.

Keep accurate record of meetings with apprentices and providers

To contribute to the widening participation agenda through work placement schemes leading to employment and through local and regional networks

Deliver forums and review meetings with apprentices to improve engagement and retention

Design and deliver training for apprentices and staff

Run focus group/workshops for apprentice managers as required

Attendance and engagement in apprentice project meetings and review meetings with managers and apprentices to track performance

Development of resources, such as progress reports for apprenticeship meetings

Undertake any actions or tasks resulting from meetings.

Plan and execute apprentice recruitment process

Provide support to managers with the drafting of Job Descriptions to ensure they are suitable for use with recruiting Apprentices

Participate as a panel member for selection interviews for Apprentices

Understand key labour market trends and their significance for different kinds of apprenticeships

Develop reward strategies to retain and attract high quality apprentices

Liaise with providers and HR to ensure widest possible talent pool.

Source potential training providers and negotiate/agree delivery plans

Design and deliver sessions on the career ready/boot camp programme

Design and lead assessment days for ad hoc recruitment of Apprentices

Co-ordination and attendance at career events to promote apprenticeship and Essentia careers.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent work experience (Demonstrable experience in a related or similar role)
• Evidence of continuing development

Desirable

• CIPD membership at an appropriate level

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• Demonstrable skills and knowledge of project work, planning & organisation and co-ordination of work
• Evidence of interpersonal skills, including listening, diplomacy, discretion, confidentiality, and ability to negotiate
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

Desirable

• Project Management qualification or experience
• Knowledge of the apprenticeships cycle, legislation, and regulations

Additional Information

Essential

• An ability to work using own initiative
• A proactive customer-focused approach

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with apprenticeship, recruitment, or training programmes
• Experience of project work and planning / organisation and co-ordination of work
• Experience of working in a HR, Learning or a customer focused environment such as sales or recruitment
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary organisation
• Proven experience of liaising and engaging with senior management
• Proven experience of working on their own initiative
• Engaging with number of stakeholders and monitoring SLA's

Desirable

• Experience facilitating workshops/ focus groups
• Experience of representing an organisation at business events/ fairs
• Experience of working in NHS
• Experience with using or managing Apprenticship Service portal
• Experience with customer service, account, or contract management

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Dover Street

200 Great Dover Street

London

SE1 4YB

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