Apprenticeship Skills Advisor - Plumbing and Gas

Care to Join Us?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Apprenticeship Skills Advisor – Plumbing and Gas . The information below provides more detail about the role.

We offer great benefits including;

• 6 weeks leave per year, plus bank holidays

• Generous employer pension contribution

• Regular training and development.

Duties:

• Conduct structured progress reviews with apprentices to monitor their development, wellbeing, and engagement in their learning journey. 

• Embed British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance, into all aspects of progress reviews and learner discussions. 

• Promote and reinforce the Prevent agenda by ensuring apprentices understand the risks of radicalisation and extremism and are aware of safeguarding measures. 

• Support apprentices in developing key personal and professional skills, including resilience, confidence, employability, and mental wellbeing. 

• Work closely with employers and to ensure apprentices receive holistic support and are progressing effectively toward their qualification and career goals. 
• Maintain accurate records of apprentice progress, concerns, and development plans in compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. 
• Deliver and signpost apprentices to relevant personal development opportunities, such as enrichment activities, workshops, and external resources. 
• Ensure that safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles are fully integrated into apprenticeship programmes. 
• Provide appropriate careers advice and guidance within the context of apprenticeships to support long-term professional development and career progression. 
• Encourage and facilitate apprentices’ involvement in skills competitions and other professional development opportunities to enhance their technical and personal competencies. 

• Actively engage employers in the progress review process, encouraging their participation in discussions to ensure they are fully aware of apprentice progress and areas for development. 

• Encourage and facilitate employer-led support initiatives, such as industry talks, mentoring sessions, and workplace training opportunities, to further enrich apprentices' learning experiences. 

Skills/Experience:

• Maintaining learner records and compliance with regulatory and funding requirements 
• Coaching, mentoring, or reviewing apprentices/learners in an educational, training, or workplace setting. 
• Good working knowledge of IT tools (ECDL or equivalent level) Proficient in Microsoft word, PowerPoint and Excel 

Qualifications:

• Minimum GCSE grade 4 / C in English & Maths or equivalent.

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training qualification or equivalent 
• CIAG Level 2+ 

Ideal Attributes:

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all ages and levels 

• Adaptable and flexible in approach 
• Innovative and creative approach to work 

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.