Apprenticeship Adviser
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,080 to £35,608 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chatham, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | University of Kent |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BDRI-009-26 |
Summary
Do you have experience working with apprentices and a passion for supporting people to succeed in their careers? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for an Apprenticeship Adviser to play a key role in delivering an excellent apprentice experience and supporting the University’s education and skills strategy. You will work closely with apprentices, employers and colleagues across the University to support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing progress throughout the apprenticeship journey. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will help ensure apprentices are supported academically and professionally, while also building strong partnerships with employers across a range of sectors.
As an Apprenticeship Adviser you can expect to be involved in:
Working with employers to support apprenticeship recruitment and admissions, including screening, interviewing and placing apprentices
Managing the apprentice onboarding and induction process and supporting apprentices and employers throughout the programme to ensure a positive and successful apprenticeship experience
Promoting higher and degree apprenticeship opportunities to employers across a range of sectors and supporting employer engagement activities
Operating systems to monitor apprentice progress and maintain accurate records and evidence, ensuring apprenticeship programmes are compliant
What will you bring to the role?
A degree or equivalent experience in a similar role within the HE or FE sector, with GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
Experience supporting, mentoring and monitoring apprentices, with an understanding of apprenticeship standards and funding models
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively with apprentices, employers and colleagues while managing competing priorities
We are looking for an Apprenticeship Adviser to play a key role in delivering an excellent apprentice experience and supporting the University’s education and skills strategy. You will work closely with apprentices, employers and colleagues across the University to support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing progress throughout the apprenticeship journey. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will help ensure apprentices are supported academically and professionally, while also building strong partnerships with employers across a range of sectors.
As an Apprenticeship Adviser you can expect to be involved in:
Working with employers to support apprenticeship recruitment and admissions, including screening, interviewing and placing apprentices
Managing the apprentice onboarding and induction process and supporting apprentices and employers throughout the programme to ensure a positive and successful apprenticeship experience
Promoting higher and degree apprenticeship opportunities to employers across a range of sectors and supporting employer engagement activities
Operating systems to monitor apprentice progress and maintain accurate records and evidence, ensuring apprenticeship programmes are compliant
What will you bring to the role?
A degree or equivalent experience in a similar role within the HE or FE sector, with GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
Experience supporting, mentoring and monitoring apprentices, with an understanding of apprenticeship standards and funding models
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively with apprentices, employers and colleagues while managing competing priorities
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