Education Apprenticeships Coordinator - Onboarding & Funding

Position: Education Apprenticeships Coordinator - Onboarding & Funding
Help Learners Start Strong. Keep Every Detail on Track.

Are you an organised administrator who enjoys working with people, systems and detail?

Would you like to use your skills within education, helping apprentices and schools access opportunities that can genuinely shape futures?

Join the award-winning team at ESF Apprenticeships, an Ofsted 'Strong in All Areas' training provider and proud member of The Real Group.

We're looking for a self-motivated Education Apprenticeships Coordinator to support apprentice onboarding, funding administration and compliance while providing a brilliant experience for learners and employers.

The Role at a Glance

Education Apprenticeships Coordinator
Stevenage, Hertfordshire | Up to 2 Days Hybrid Working - Negotiable
£29,000 - £32,000 DOE
Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours
Holiday: 28 Days + Bank Holidays

Sector:
Education | Apprenticeships | Training
Pedigree:
Ofsted Rated 'Strong in All Areas' 2026
Accolades:
Winner - Education & Childcare Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2022

Your Background /

Skills:

Administration, Apprenticeships, Learner Onboarding, Funding, Compliance, Education / Training, Digital Systems, Google Workspace, Stakeholder Support

Who We Are

Educational & Sporting Futures, also known as ESF Apprenticeships is a growing, innovative apprenticeship provider helping individuals aspire and achieve through education and training.

We work with schools and communities to deliver apprenticeships with a focus on SEND, PE, Health & Wellbeing and Leadership.

Our team includes experienced teachers and education professionals, supported by an office team passionate about creating opportunities for learners.

We're proudly part of The Real Group, an employee-owned organisation providing inclusive professional development for education professionals.

Our values are Inclusivity, Integrity, Positivity, Curiosity, Growth and Sustainability.

The Opportunity

You'll play a key role in the smooth and efficient delivery of our apprenticeship programmes, developing expertise in apprenticeship digital systems while supporting our Compliance Lead and wider team.

You'll help manage the onboarding of apprentices, maintain accurate learner records and ensure processes are completed efficiently and compliantly.

You'll also run live online enrolment meetings, welcoming apprentices onto their programmes and answering questions from learners and employers.

It's a varied role where you'll support apprentices throughout their learner journey while making sure the important details behind the scenes are always taken care of.

About You

We're looking for someone organised, accurate and confident in communicating with different people.

You'll likely bring

• Experience in administration or a similar education / training administration role, ideally within apprenticeships.

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Confident communication and interpersonal skills when working with employers, learners and colleagues.

• Good IT skills, ideally including Google Workspace and other office software.

• A proactive, problem-solving approach and ability to adapt to changing requirements.

• A commitment to confidentiality, accuracy and high-quality service delivery.

• A calm, self-motivated and team-focused attitude.

Previous apprenticeship experience would be particularly valuable, but we're also interested in candidates with relevant transferable administration experience within education or training.

What You'll Get

• £29,000 - £32,000 salary depending on experience.

• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays.

• Up to 2 days hybrid working, negotiable.

• Flexible working within a friendly, supportive team.

• Simply Health benefits.

• 4% pension contribution.

• Coaching support.

• The opportunity to develop within a dynamic and growing organisation.

• An inclusive, employee-owned working environment.

Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include
Apprenticeships Administrator, Apprenticeship Coordinator, Apprenticeship Training Administrator, Compliance Administrator, Data & Compliance Assistant, Programme Support Officer, Training & Quality Administrator, Education…