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Degree Apprenticeship Workplace Reviewer – Engineering

Job details
Posting date: 02 October 2024
Salary: £31,814 to £35,750 per year
Additional salary information: (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 November 2024
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: University of Derby
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 0364-24

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Summary

The Nuclear Skills Academy (NSA) has been developed by Rolls-Royce Submarines in partnership with the University of Derby to sustain nuclear capability within the UK’s submarines programme, by creating a pipeline of new talent into the sector. It is now in its third year of delivery and has a dedicated facility in Derby which has teaching facilities and extensive workshops for the education of apprenticeships at levels 3 to 6 in engineering and business.

The School of Engineering, which is part of the College of Science and Engineering has a wide range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and apprenticeships, in manufacturing, materials science, civil engineering, aerospace and nuclear engineering. We have approximately 600 apprentices studying with companies based in the Midlands and North of the UK.

About the Role

The College of Science and Engineering is based at our Markeaton Street campus in Derby, and the academic elements of the Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprenticeship is delivered in the teaching facilities at Markeaton Street, whilst technical training is delivered at the NSA in Year 1.

This role is employed by University of Derby but works in partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd. Due to the nature of work that Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd conducts and the protection of certain assets, some roles within the Nuclear Skills Academy (NSA) require post-holders to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance.

This role does not currently require SC clearance, and this will not be a condition of appointment to this role. However, please be aware that there may be a future requirement for the successful candidate/s to undertake a SC check should any change in circumstances render this necessary due to development of the NSA over the coming years.

Due to the nature of work that Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd conducts and the protection of certain assets a person must be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non-ITAR country.

You will be based at the NSA and Markeaton Street, and will be part of a team of staff of academics, tripartite reviewers and managers who deliver the Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprenticeship for Rolls- Royce. You may be asked to carry out tripartite reviews in Rolls-Royce facilities.

As a Degree Apprenticeship Workplace Reviewer, you will arrange and conduct tripartite reviews with individual apprentices and their employer representatives. Integration between academic and professional learning is a key feature of the Nuclear Science and Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprenticeship and it supports apprentices’ success in their degree programme.

You will organise tripartite visits with Rolls-Royce and apprentices to ensure the implementation of quality reviews and assessment of off and on-the-job evidence for audit using an e-portfolio. You will act as a personal professional academic tutor for apprentices and will need to engage actively to support learners who have disclosed a need for additional support. You will also support apprentices to prepare for their End Point Assessment.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a relevant engineering sector and with apprentices and employers. You will be able to work flexibly to arrange online and face-to-face meetings and complete appropriate administrative for compliance to deadline

You will work collaboratively with both academic staff and the Apprenticeship Hub at the University to ensure systems and process are adhered to and that both quality and compliance is maintained to the highest standard in line with service level agreements.

Strong communication, negotiation, and administrative skills are essential, as you will be responsible for motivating and coaching apprentices throughout their apprenticeship journey. A solid understanding of current degree and apprenticeship programmes in the UK is also required.

If you're passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers and have the expertise to support their development, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Justin Steele-Davies, Course Director via j.steele-davies@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit Applying from Overseas - How to apply for a job at the University of Derby - University of Derby for more information.

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

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