Apprenticeship Lead

Position: Support Apprenticeship Lead
Location: Beckley

Apprenticeship Programme Lead

Location:

East Sussex/Kent
Salary: £31,200 per annum

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
 
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established supported employment charity for an Apprenticeship Programme Lead to oversee and develop a specialist apprenticeship programme supporting young people with learning disabilities and autism.
This is a pivotal role, combining hands-on programme delivery with strategic development, ensuring apprentices are supported into meaningful employment and successfully complete their apprenticeship journeys across East Sussex.
The programme is currently part-funded by the National Lottery, with a clear remit to grow into a financially and operationally sustainable model.

Key Responsibilities
 
Lead and deliver a supported apprenticeship programme, achieving 24 apprenticeship starts by June 2027
Provide strategic leadership to shape and grow the programme for long-term sustainability
Build strong partnerships with employers, training providers, funders and local stakeholders
Manage and support a small delivery team, including a Team Co-ordinator and Job Coaches
Oversee programme quality, outcomes and reporting
Support employers to meet safeguarding expectations, working closely with internal employer engagement and training leads
Ensure young people receive tailored, high-quality support throughout their apprenticeship journey  Working Arrangements
 
Based primarily at an East Sussex office, with regular travel to employer sites
Services operate across a wide geographical area, so flexibility to travel is essential
Core hours are Monday-Friday, with occasional early morning, evening or weekend work by agreement to meet learner and employer needs  What's on Offer
 
Salary of £31,200 per annum
5.6 weeks' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)
6-month probationary period
The opportunity to play a key role in developing a high-impact, socially focused apprenticeship programme