Apprenticeship Adviser

This role is all about creating and running an amazing apprenticeship program here at the council with a focus on building career pathways that not only help us to fulfil our vacancies, but also to offer opportunities for those starting out in their career.

As the face of apprenticeships, you'll build strong relationships with hiring managers, training providers and candidates to make sure early careers can grow and succeed at Staffordshire County Council. It's your chance to build a new program that supports fresh talent and importantly gives extra support and opportunity to those who need it most such as our care leavers and those starting a career journey.

You'll be part of our wider People Services team. In People Services we lead the way in making Staffordshire a great place to work by handling everything from helping staff grow their skills, creating a safe and positive workplace, and supporting employees. 

Our People Strategy focuses on four key pillars:

• Keeping and attracting talented people;
• Promoting a positive working environment;
• Developing skills for now and the future, and 
• Developing leaders for now and the future.  

It's all about shaping the right culture, support and skills to make a real difference for Staffordshire’s communities.

This role is all about leading and supporting apprenticeship programs to make sure they match the Council's goals and meet industry standards. You'll use your knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks to keep everything on track. Building strong connections with apprentices, their managers, and training providers will be at the heart of your work, helping everyone grow and succeed together.

You're main responsibilities will include:

• Design and run apprenticeship programs to match business goals and follow the rules.

• Help to hire apprentices by advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding them smoothly.

• Be the go-to guide for apprentices, offering coaching, feedback, and resources to help them succeed.

• Track apprentices’ progress and give them timely support.

• Work with training providers, colleges, and industry partners to make apprenticeships even better.

• Check that apprenticeship programs follow all legal and policy requirements.

• Keep records updated and share reports on performance using the Digital Apprentice Service System.

• Look for ways to improve apprenticeship programs and use fresh ideas to boost training results.

• Represent the Council at events and forums, showcasing the importance of apprenticeships.

• Act as an ambassador, championing the success of apprenticeships for the Council.

To be successful in this role you'll need to:

• Educated to degree level or have equivalent qualifications or experience in a related HR/People role
• Proven experience in apprenticeship program management, learning development or a related role. 
• Good communication skills and experience working with a number of different stakeholder groups as you'll need to work effectively with training providers, managers and candidates/apprentices
• Coaching and mentoring skills to enable you to build relationships with and motivate and support apprentices
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to address challenges and find workable solutions.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of how to create and implement a fair, consistent and effective recruitment process in line with business needs
• Be planned and organised in all you do with good IT and digital skills

“We’re happy to talk flexible working” 

For more information please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert or to ask any questions please contact Laura Chetta, Talent and Resourcing Manager at laura.chetta@staffordshire.gov.uk  

Stages for this recruitment: Application with supporting statement | Automated video interview (if a high volume of application are received) | Interview to include a 10 minute presentation during week beginning 2 June 2025.

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. 

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.