Programme Operations and Recruitment

Location: MTC Training, Oxfordshire Advanced Skills, Culham Campus, Abingdon, OX14 3DB

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Join Us in Shaping the Future of UK Manufacturing Skills

MTC Training is a multi-award-winning Independent Training Provider delivering high-quality engineering apprenticeships and upskilling courses. Our vision is to embed adaptable knowledge, skills, and behaviours that future-proof UK manufacturing.

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and organised Programme Operations and Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator to join our team. This is a varied role where you'll manage apprenticeship recruitment, coordinate STEM engagement activities, and ensure the smooth operational delivery of training programmes. You'll play a key part in supporting learners, engaging with employers, and promoting our apprenticeship offering.

What You'll Do

• Manage the pipeline of apprentice applicants and provide employability advice and guidance.
• Lead open evenings and attraction events at the training centre.
• Coordinate STEM and outreach activities with schools and education partners.
• Work closely with marketing colleagues to promote apprenticeship programmes.
• Support employer partners with apprentice recruitment.
• Oversee operational coordination of training programmes, including inductions and learner reviews.
• Maintain learner administration and data in line with compliance requirements.
• Provide pastoral care, safeguarding, and mentoring for learners.
• Liaise with external organisations and employer partners to ensure a seamless learner experience.

What We're Looking For

• GCSEs (Maths & English grade 4/C or above) and Level 2 Functional Skills.
• Qualification in employability and/or Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance.
• Understanding of the engineering sector and apprenticeship standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with learner management systems is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under pressure.
• Full commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing.

Desirable: Experience in apprentice recruitment, STEM engagement, and event organisation.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation shaping the next generation of engineers.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Safeguarding Commitment:

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment screening.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and help us deliver excellence in engineering education.

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry – often referred to as 'the valley of death'.

It represents one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing and, after four years of planning and a 16 month build, the facility opened at Ansty Park in Coventry at the end of 2011.

In December 2011, there were 16 industrial members, 44 staff and just a few key pieces of equipment in the 'workshop'.

Over the following seven years the MTC's rapid growth has seen the expansion of our campus with the construction of three more facilities, including the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing.

Our role has also increased to cover not only R&D but also Training, Advanced Manufacturing Management and Factory Design.

We now have over 700 talented employees working with us.

During this time we have helped hundreds of companies across a range of industries and over 100 of them have become members of the MTC.