Progress & Retention Officer - Bradford, United Kingdom - Bradford College

Bradford College

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Bradford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a passionate
Progress & Retention Officer to join our multi-award winning Apprentice & Business Development Department.

Responsibilities include:

Leading on putting key action plans in place for employers and or learners that are OOF or experiencing difficulties in meeting the requirements set out in their training agreement or career and development plans.
Working in partnership with business development and delivery teams to create clear and accurate communications to our employer partners.
Sustaining a thorough understanding of the present and anticipated needs of live apprentices across multi disciplines in order to carry out meaningful progress reviews.
Understanding career and development plans, action plans, progress reviews, progress updates and recruitment forecasts.
Developing and extending links with employers, individually and collectively
Feedback employers needs and direct opportunities whether through development and delivery or bespoke products
A good understanding of both levy and nonlevy funding
Understanding how apprenticeships and funded in regards to on programme payments and achievement payments
Understanding prior learning deductions where applicable

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Education & Training

GCSE 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
GCSE 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
A Management qualification is desirable but not essential
An Assessor Qualification is desirable but not essential

Experience

Previous experience of working in an apprenticeship delivery role
Experience of working within an employer responsive environment
Proven track record of supporting apprentices 'at risk' or falling behind
Experience of completing progress reviews
Experiencing of assessing apprentices within the workplace

Bradford College

At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone.

Undergraduate, postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues.

With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

Generous annual leave entitlement (30 days in addition to bank holidays and Efficiency Days)
Pension scheme (Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme)
Development Opportunities (training days and Personal Development Plans)
Money saving options with local organisations
Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing activities
Discounted Parking
Short walk to Bradford Train Stations
If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to inhouse training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.