Project Manager - Degree Apprenticeship Lead

Degree Apprenticeship Implementation Lead

Salary £50,000 per annum (FTC)

Hours Average of 18 hours per week, all year round (Flexible and Hybrid working pattern)

Contract Fixed term to 31/07/2025

Reporting to UCP Academic Director

Overall Purpose

To manage the co-ordination and implementation of degree apprenticeships at UCP. This will include registration with RoATP/APAR) and liaison with IfATE. The re-validation of 5 degree programmes and readiness to deliver them in 25/26 is necessary. To lead and coordinate others to ensure all aspects of the project are delivered and to provide day to day project / operational support to managers and teams. This project is supported by the OfS Wave 3 bid process.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of the project
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress-based n the wave 3 bid submitted
• Manage the revalidation timeline with degree partners and coordinate validation events
• Ensure successful validation of the new degree apprenticeships with the Open University (OU) and BGU
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with stakeholders (e.g. IfATE, OU) and employers
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Achieve UCP registration on the APAR
• Delegate project tasks based on staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track and report on project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of curriculum revisions, OU validation and system developments
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on regulatory requirements
• Provide regular progress reports on the project
• Act as point of contact for HE Managers on a day to day basis to support delivery of key objectives and to support the management of workloads
• Coordinate an effective outreach and marketing strategy working alongside Marketing and Apprenticeship/ Employer Engagement teams
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Corporate Responsibilities

To ensure effective communication and updates across the organisation so that curriculum progression and employer engagement is aligned and strategic objectives achieved.

Maintain excellent standards of customer care and provide a flexible and responsive service to all users.

Contribute to the development of UCP and the Group’s Strategic Aims, Objectives and Values.

The postholder will be required to encompass the use of Information and Learning Technology (ILT) as appropriate to his/her level of responsibility.

Comply with, and implement as appropriate, all Company policies and procedures with particular reference to Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.

Undertake continuing professional development as appropriate. Take a full part in the IEG staff development programme including the appraisal and service level agreement process.

The Group operates a NO SMOKING policy.

Notes for Disabled Applicants

Mobility to access all areas of the College campuses is essential; ramps and lift access are available to most buildings within the sites. Manual dexterity for use of a keyboard is essential. Reasonable adaptations will be considered. Ability to travel to external sites is essential.

Safeguarding

In addition to the applicant’s ability to perform the duties of the post, if shortlisted, the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children including:

• Motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and
• Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline

The ideal Candidate will have the following: 

Qualifications

Management qualification

Project management qualification

Minimum of Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy     

Experience

Recent experience of HE curriculum development

Knowledge of Degree Apprenticeship delivery

Apprenticeship compliance and reporting

Stakeholder engagement for curriculum development

Developing and implementing systems to align with OfS and Ofsted requirements

Experience of working with the Open University            

Knowledge

Up-to date knowledge and understanding of degree apprenticeships

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Up-to date knowledge and understanding of HE validation and IfATE  

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts

Ability to work co-operatively with others to complete tasks and implement process improvements

Excellent planning, organisation and administrative skills

Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure

Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving

Coaching skills

Intermediate IT skills in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to work flexibly, prioritise tasks in accordance with importance vs urgency and to switch tasks at short notice

Diplomatic with excellent negotiating skills

The ability to work well as part of a team and independently