Apprenticeship and Graduate Programmes Manager

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bupa Full time

Job Title: Apprenticeship and Graduate Programmes Manager

Job Summary:

Bupa is seeking an experienced and skilled Apprenticeship and Graduate Programmes Manager to lead the development and delivery of our apprenticeship and graduate programmes. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing apprenticeship and graduate programmes, with a strong understanding of the UK apprenticeship landscape and the ability to influence and initiate growth.

The role will involve:

  • Developing and implementing systems, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the recruitment, delivery, and support of apprentices.
  • Defining processes and governance that are compliant while driving efficiency and flexibility in learning methods.
  • Managing the apprenticeship levy governance board and presenting to senior internal customers.
  • Attending relevant business service working groups and steering committees to influence and advise on apprenticeship topics.
  • Overseeing the design and implementation of procedures and processes to ensure high-quality support services for learners.
  • Leading the development of reporting to support, engage, and inform internal customers and track attendance, engagement, and success.
  • Driving and managing the next phase of expansion in Bupa apprenticeships, aligned to business unit workforce and people plans.
  • Managing end-to-end graduate programmes and providing expertise for continuous improvement.
  • Leading procurement processes to identify and onboard new training providers.
  • Overseeing the performance of external providers in delivering education components of the apprenticeship programme.
  • Responsible for delegated budget holder, including raising requisitions and authorizing invoices in relation to apprenticeships.
  • Maintaining accurate recording of all income and expenditure.
  • Partnering with Learning Leads and HR Business Partners to redesign roles to make them suitable for apprenticeships.
  • Applying expert project and programme management skills to oversee the delivery of simultaneous, multiple apprenticeship programmes across many functions/business units.
  • Bupa contact and champion for external requests for information/interaction with trailblazer and employer groups.
  • Maintaining subject matter expertise and a view of best practice to keep up to date with developments in the HE sector to inform planning, policy, and service development.

Key Skills/Qualifications:

  • Experience of leading a centre of excellence in a matrix organization.
  • Knowledge of higher education funding policy and options.
  • Negotiating large provider contracts.
  • Previous senior exposure in a training or learning and development role.
  • Experience of writing training materials and delivering training.
  • Experience of building programmes of work.
  • Knowledge of the end-to-end learning cycle.
  • Experience of developing engaging internal communications.

Benefits:

Bupa offers a range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of our employees, including access to a range of services to support physical and mental wellbeing, flexible working, and a range of family-friendly benefits.

Why Bupa?

Bupa is a health insurer and provider with a purpose to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.



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