Apprenticeships and Widening Participation Coordinator | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, BN21 2UD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7734259/374-LC5226 |
Summary
The Apprenticeships and Widening Participation Coordinator supports the Apprenticeships and Widening Participation Leader to increase the knowledge and understanding of apprenticeships and widening participation in the Trust. Supporting workforce development and quality programmes effectively using the apprenticeship levy.
Working with all service managers and Trust employees to facilitate opportunities to undertake a wide range of professional and academic apprenticeship programmes in support of role development and career progression for employees working at all levels across the Trust.
Building networks and positive relationships with training providers, and other external stakeholders to ensure quality, effective and efficient programme provision. Share best practice for the provision of viable and consistent opportunities to access apprenticeship programmes and widening participation opportunities across the Trust. This includes upskilling through functional skills and ensuring that new and existing employees are given the opportunity to be developed through apprenticeship programmes and widening participation opportunities. Carry out any relevant administrative tasks which contribute towards delivering the Trust’s Education & Workforce strategies as well as those relating to Divisional Business Work plans and policies
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Please refer to the job description attached.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
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