Apprentice Business Partnerships Consultant

**Who we are**:
Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses - one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities.

We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming

With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.

Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.

**What we offer**:
Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
- Additional 3 efficiency closure days over the winter break and an additional 4 days over Easter.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
- Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
- Family friendly policies
- A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
- Free on-site parking
- Free on-site gym
- Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
- Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders

**About your role**:
The role of Apprentice Business Partnerships Consultant is to assist in growing and improving the market share for the full range of educational offerings provided by the College. A particular focus will be placed on creating effective links with employers and external stakeholders to support the College’s mission of transforming lives through education. Reporting to the Business Partnerships Manager, the post-holder will assist in identifying and maximising income growth opportunities, with progress monitored against an agreed set of income targets.

**This position is fixed term for 18 months with the possibility of becoming a permanent role, on completion of the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, for the right applicant.**

**The important bit**:
Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.

**We’re here to help you**:
If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

**Don’t meet every single requirement?**

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: From £14,566.00 per year

Work Location: In person