Apprentice Programme Officer

Apprentice Programme Officer needed in Barking £17.83ph PAYE – 1848

To assist the Apprenticeship and Career Development Manager on a range of activities to deliver the apprenticeship programme. This includes registering new and existing employees on the digital levy account system and Itrent; providing support to line managers during the recruitment and appointment process; ensuring apprentices are enrolled on appropriate courses with approved training providers; monitoring apprentice retention, achievement and progression rates; and day to day liaison with a range of partners and stakeholders to ensure the client, schools and apprentices all benefit from participating in a successful apprenticeship programme.

Specific Accountabilities of the Role

• Maintain the apprenticeship levy digital account, ensuring apprentice details are accurately recorded and regularly updated.
• Process procurement-related activities through the YPO framework in accordance with the procurement policy.
• Update Itrent with digital account records to generate monthly reports.
• Process funding applications from approved training providers in an efficient and timely manner.
• Providing advice and guidance to internal and external customers on how the levy works, including the appropriate apprenticeship standards for new and existing employees.
• Monitor, update and record data on apprenticeship starts, retention and completion rates.
• Produce monthly financial reports showing schools and levy transactions against agreed budgets.
• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships as assigned, ensuring effective communication among apprentices, managers, educational institutions, training providers, and partner organisations.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis  

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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