Foundation Apprenticeship Coordinator

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £20.13 - £22.51. Temporary until 30th June 2028. Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexible start/finish times with flexi time. To start asap.

This post works closely with the Employability Development Officer and Team Leader to deliver and grow the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Foundation Apprenticeship portfolio. The Coordinator role within East Lothian Works is vital for coordination of Foundation Apprenticeships. Currently [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] manage 6 frameworks (Business Skills, Accountancy, Social Services Children & Young People, IT Software, IT Hardware, Scientific Technologies). This role coordinates the full life cycle from marketing to recruitment to sustaining participation, managing external contractors and completing qualification at SCQF Level 6.

The individual will be solution focused, proactive, with a passion for ensuring young people have quality experiences. They must be able to see and act on opportunities, communicate effectively, facilitate and be organised. The successful candidate will work at pace and manage a variety of priorities.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration: Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered per [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK.

Job Details

To support the development and sustainability of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships. To establish strong links with schools, employers and training providers.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria.

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Job Requirements

• Relevant Qualifications: Educated to HND or degree level in a field related to sales and marketing, career development, education or employment, or equivalent experience.
• Driving Licence: Must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments for disabilities considered).
• PVG Membership: This post is a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Preferred candidates must become a PVG Scheme member or undergo an update.
• Overseas criminal record check required if spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years.

Additional Information

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