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CONTEXT

Pearson TQ is a provider of outsourced training services to the UK Ministry of Defence, other public sector organisations and private companies both in the UK and overseas. This role will support the Initial Assessment Team as part of the RLC Apprenticeship contract with the MoD.

PURPOSE

This role is responsible for the delivery of Apprenticeship inductions to learners, explaining the benefits of qualifications provided by the company, and the enrolment onto the programme most suitable to their requirements. This role will involve the completion of Army Apprenticeship funding paperwork and 10-week apprentice progress reviews.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To have a thorough knowledge of the Apprenticeship programmes delivered and be able to explain to learners in groups or one to one the benefits of Apprenticeships, functional skills and any other relevant qualifications.

• Carry out the induction, initial assessment and enrolment at DST for learners embarking onto Apprenticeships.

• Create and maintain learners Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and forward to relevant Apprenticeship Coach on receipt of posting notification.

• Conduct reviews for all learners in accordance with ESFA rules and company SOPs, including briefing learners on the programme currently enrolled on; covering Safeguarding, Equal Ops, Health & Safety, Appeals Process, targets and produce individual feedback for each learner.

• Ensure that all registration forms are completed correctly in accordance with the ESFA rules and company requirements.

• Deal with absence and withdrawals.

• Deal with enquiries from the customer, learners and staff in a professional and efficient manner.

• Ensure paperwork is processed in an accurate and timely manner and ensure the Maytas MIS system is updated as required.

• Process certificates from Awarding Organisations by updating the Maytas MIS system.

• Claim framework certificates accurately and timely on the online ACE system, ensuring that all achievement paperwork necessary to claim the Apprenticeship is present.

• Answer the telephone and deal with all general queries from the customer, staff, learners and Awarding Organisations.

• Ensure accurate records are maintained, all learner documentation is filed, learner files are of a high auditable standard and learner files are archived when required.

• Liaise with relevant stakeholders and individuals and establish and maintain excellent working relationships within the customer and staff communities.

• Provide administration cover during leave or sick periods for other local departments when required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent organisational, administration, communication and relationship management skills

• Ability to deliver presentations in front of large groups

• Excellent IT skills, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines and conflicting priorities

• Ability to be flexible over hours of attendance, including evenings

• Ability to promote learning and opportunity for all

• Full, current driving licence

• Car owner, with a willingness to use on Pearson TQ business as required

Desirable

• Business Administration and/or Customer Service Level 2 qualification or above

• Functional Skills English, Mathematics and ICT Level 1 qualification or equivalent

• Knowledge of Apprenticeships and Apprenticeship delivery

• Experience of Maytas data processing

• Experience of working with the military

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