Apprenticeship Co-ordinator

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced administrator to develop a career at the UK media industry’s journalism training charity and awarding organisation.

We are passionate about high standards of journalism and the importance of best practice. This could be your chance to help us ensure our apprenticeships are administered to the highest professional standards. It is an exciting time to be joining the NCTJ as we broaden our customer base and apprenticeship provision.

In return for your commitment and hard work, we will provide a competitive salary, a great working environment and help to develop your skills and experience.

**Key responsibilities**

The apprenticeship co-ordinator will be responsible for the efficient administration of NCTJ end-point assessments. This new role involves working closely with assessors, apprentices, employers and training centres to ensure smooth delivery of apprenticeship assessments and to provide outstanding customer service.

**Skills and experience**

The post-holder will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build relationships with new and diverse stakeholders. We are looking for people who are good at the detail, have excellent organisational skills and experience of project management and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and prioritise. Keeping accurate records and documented audit trails are vital skills. Knowledge of quality assurance processes would be an advantage.

We need people with computer skills (MS Office and databases) who are confident using technology and also have good written English skills.

**Remuneration and benefits**

For this full-time post the NCTJ offers a competitive salary of c£25,000 depending on experience and further training and career development opportunities.

Other benefits include 25 days of paid holiday per annum, company bonus scheme, free life cover and a matched pension contribution of five per cent of salary.

**Working environment**

The NCTJ has a friendly working environment with a team-working and goal-orientated culture. All our team members are committed to achieving high standards and implementing new ways of working. We are flexible and adaptable to change. We promote work-life balance and support staff who have family responsibilities and particular needs.

The role is located at the NCTJ’s offices in Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex.

**Application process**

Your full curriculum vitae and covering letter, detailing why you would like to be considered for the position and stating your current salary, should be addressed to Alison Puttock, assessment manager.

**Further information**

Please see the job description for further details about the role and our website for information about the NCTJ.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a coronavirus contingency policy and plan.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saffron Walden, CB11 3PL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/09/2023