X2 Apprenticeship Employer Advisor

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Job title:

X2 Apprenticeship Employer Advisor

Job reference: REQ
003100

Date posted: 12/05/2026

Final date to receive applications: 29/05/2026

Location:

Paignton, Devon

Salary: £25,100.00 - £26,384.00 per annum, plus excellent benefits

Contract Type:
Full time, permanent. 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Package: plus excellent benefits

Job category/type:
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Join South Devon College as an Apprenticeship Employer Advisor and play a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce across our region. This dynamic and collaborative position sits at the heart of our apprenticeship provision, supporting both employers and aspiring apprentices at the very start of their journey. Working closely with employers, applicants and a range of internal teams, you will help deliver a seamless and positive recruitment and pre‑enrolment experience, ensuring businesses are fully prepared, informed and confident in welcoming new apprentices into their organisations, while matching talented candidates with meaningful opportunities.

You will champion the value of apprenticeships as a powerful workforce development solution, build strong and lasting employer relationships, and provide clear, accurate guidance on programmes, funding and incentives to support effective planning and long‑term success. With a strong focus on service excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement, you will contribute to the College’s growth ambitions while ensuring apprenticeships remain accessible, sustainable and impactful for both learners and businesses.

To be successful in this role, you will hold GCSEs (Grade C or above) in English and Maths and have experience in a similar role or a strong customer‑facing background. You will be a team player with excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, alongside strong organisational and administrative abilities with attention to detail. You will be able to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and adapt to changing demands, while confidently using systems.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people is essential. You will also be flexible, willing to travel across the South West, and able to represent the College professionally with external partners.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high‑performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work‑life balance, and include:

• 25 days annual leave (pro‑rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday)
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served
• Christmas closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme)
• On‑site nursery (Mama Bears)
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Discounted travel schemes

Closing Date:
Midnight, Sunday 31 May 2026

Interview Date: TBC

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Having read the job description, should you have any questions relating to the role prior to applying, please contact Ben Pountney via email at

To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.

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