Apprenticeship Manager

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Flexible working, with travel across Oxford, Birmingham, London, Liverpool and Manchester offices

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Apprenticeship Manager
, offering flexible working with travel across our UK office network.

Join our vibrant and inclusive Early Careers team and help shape apprenticeship opportunities across Amey. You will manage the development and delivery of our apprenticeship programmes, ensuring they support our people strategy, strengthen organisational capability and respond to the evolving needs of the business.

This is an influential role where you will work closely with business units, Learning and Development partners, Early Careers Recruitment teams and external training providers. You will help Amey make effective use of apprenticeship funding while providing an excellent experience for apprentices, graduates and the managers who support them.

• Manage the governance and continuous improvement of Amey's Early Careers framework, ensuring it remains effective, understood and aligned with business needs.
• Oversee key elements of the apprenticeship, graduate and placement student journey, from workforce planning and onboarding through to development and programme completion.
• Act as Amey's apprenticeship expert, advising colleagues across the UK and Ireland on suitable programmes, funding requirements and development opportunities.
• Manage the selection of apprenticeship training providers and build productive relationships with providers and other key external stakeholders.
• Partner with business units and Learning and Development teams to maximise opportunities for both recruited and professional-development apprentices.
• Monitor programme performance, compliance and Growth and Skills Levy utilisation, providing clear insight that supports decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Track changes to the apprenticeship funding landscape and communicate relevant risks, opportunities and requirements to the business.
• Manage and support Early Careers Advisors while championing an excellent experience for Amey's Early Careers community.

• Strong experience in a large organisation within an Early Careers function with a focus on apprenticeships.
• Practical knowledge of apprenticeship funding, levy processes and funding rules.
• An understanding of the different apprenticeship funding arrangements across the UK nations and Ireland.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the confidence to advise and influence employees, people managers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex information and data into clear, practical insight.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work confidently in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience of working with the Apprenticeship Service and external apprenticeship training providers.
• Experience of managing or supporting colleagues within an Early Careers environment.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most, but not all, of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer development or training to support your growth.

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement and internal progression opportunities.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension: A generous pension…