Assistant Business Partner - Apprenticeship Experience Lead

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	14 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Competitive
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	13 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Wigan, WN1 1NJ
Cwmni:	inploi
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	75778660

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Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Council
Wigan Life Centre
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ

Salary: Grade 8, £36,363 - £40,777 per annum.

37 hours per week

Permanent

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:
In this role you will lead the design and delivery of our refreshed apprenticeship experience, providing dedicated support to apprentices and other early career employees to help ensure a positive experience at every stage of their journey. You will establish strong relationships with current apprentices and their managers, identifying and supporting employees to overcome any barriers to success. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will create interventions and resources that supports personal and professional development. You’ll also connect with local communities and education providers to raise our profile as an employer of choice.

About you:

We’re seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in supporting early career employees. You’ll bring understanding of apprenticeships and inclusive employment practices, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills. You’ll be confident building trust with managers and stakeholders, influencing change, and delivering engaging learning and development interventions. You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and embrace digital transformation. Above all, you’ll be driven by a commitment to empowering employees to succeed in the workplace.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

We’re reshaping how we approach apprenticeships, and this new role in the Employment Pathways and Apprenticeship team is central to that transformation. It’s a great opportunity for someone to take on a strategic role in shaping our employee experience - while remaining hands-on by delivering direct support to employees and managers. You’ll join a small, friendly team that delivers high-impact projects and works closely with colleagues across HR&OD and local partners. If you enjoy collaboration and want to grow your career in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit. We’re big on development and committed to helping you grow your own career.

We’d love to learn about you in your own words. If you need to use AI tools as part of your application, for example as a reasonable adjustment, please let us know as part of your supporting statement.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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If you have any questions about the role then please contact louise.higham@wigan.gov.uk

Interview dates:

Priority candidates: 15th February 2026

External candidates: 26th February 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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