Directorate: Assurance
Contract Type: Fixed term 4 Years
Hours: 30
Salary: £35,000-40,000 (pro-rata)
Location: Colindale
A fixed term contract (4 years) for an apprenticeship coordinator. You'll be responsible for at least 11 apprentices within the London region (including Barnet), who are new in post as of 2025.

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

Job Title and Vacancy Information
London Trading Standards Apprenticeship Coordinator - This is a part-time role, which the successful candidate would be required to work 30 hours per week. The salary range is £35,000-40,000 (pro-rata). This is a fixed term contract for up to 4 years.
Job Purpose:
To work within London Trading Standards to provide effective support to the apprentices, focusing on the best way to support learning and development to achieve their qualification. The post holder will also play an active part in ensuring managers and training provider meet the requirements of the contract.
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Key accountabilities:
- To communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders in relation to apprentices and the apprenticeship programme.
- Attend external events, providing up to date careers guidance to colleges and other external organisations at careers events and events promoting Trading Standards opportunities.
- Flexible working - occasional evenings and/or weekends will be required to meet the responsibilities of this role. Some lone working involved.
- Manage apprenticeship data and databases, ensuring all are kept up to date in accordance with organisational requirements, reporting expectations, the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
- Track and record apprenticeship completions for all apprentices to establish destination and return on investment. Provide data to Regional Coordinator to support report writing and submission.
- Provide daily support, specialist advice and guidance to all stakeholders involved in the Apprenticeship process/offer, through a good understanding of apprenticeships.
- To coordinate apprenticeship opportunities including: liaising, supporting and advising managers on the process of utilising the apprenticeship programme.
- Facilitate the apprenticeship enrolment process with Members to ensure a positive and timely experience is received by all.
- Complete administration tasks associated with the organisations policies.
- To attend relevant meetings and presentation events organised by relevant internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Meet the LTS Board/Policy Group demands from a data perspective for apprenticeship activity, ensuring deadlines are met, both monthly and quarterly.
- Resolve day-to-day problems within the limits of own authority.
- Provide feedback to the Regional Coordinator when quality matters arise or are identified.
- To contribute to the evaluation and impact of the Apprenticeship programme, process and service provided by the team.
- Liaise with managers throughout the Region, providing guidance associated to work streams, maintaining positive working relationships while promoting apprenticeships.
- Assist in the development of projects and their implementation in response to local, regional, and national development in apprenticeship strategy and implementations.
- Support promotional activities that support internal, local and national campaigns relating to Apprenticeships, attraction and retention.
- Have knowledge of Safeguarding and relevant policies in relation to young people.
- To share new ideas and opportunities with other team members and to identify and research new activities.
- Meet tight deadlines which may require flexible working. Be expected to work independently and with autonomy. Make decisions within the limits of own authority.
- Use own initiative to manage work volumes and prioritise workload.
- Ability to attend external appointments/meetings.
- Support the day to day, operational efficiency of the team's workspace and functions, including security, maintenance and compliance with statuary requirements.
- Carryout any other duties as requested by other team members and Management.
Financial responsibilities:
- To work within London Trading Standard's budget.
Health and safety responsibilities:
As an employee of the London Borough of Barnet, you are required to:
- Abide by Barnet's health and safety policy and associated arrangements
- Complete mandatory health and safety training
- Follow safe systems of wok and use devices/guards provided for safety.
- Wear/use personal protection equipment were issued and instructed to do so, including lone working devices.
- Report any Accident/Incidents/Hazards.
- Take care of your own and other's safety, health and wellbeing
Promotion of corporate values:
To ensure that customer care is maintained to the agreed standards according to the council's values. To ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained in all aspects of work. Our values:
Caring / Learning to Improve / Inclusive / Collaboration
Flexibility:
In order to deliver the service effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post-holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the post, at the appropriate grade.
The Council's commitment to Equality
To deliver the council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services. All staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the council delivers.
About You:
Criteria Essential/Desirable Assessed by: Experience and Knowledge

Experience of working with confidential material
Experience of working in Local Authorities
Experience of working with training providers

Essential Application / Interview

Coaching or mentoring qualification, or relevant experience. Desirable Application/Interview Knowledge of Local Government Services
Knowledge of Data Protection Act
Essential / Desirable Application / Interview

Knowledge of Apprenticeships and working with training providers and supporting learners through development pathways Essential Application / Interview Willingness to travel between sites if needed. Essential Application Skills & Ability

Ability to prioritise work and work on own initiative in a methodical way Essential Application / Interview Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to build and maintain contacts to develop strong working relationships
Essential Application / Interview Ability to work as part of a team Essential Application / Interview The ability to maintain statistical information which is clear and auditable Essential Application / Interview Ability to work to often tight timescales Essential Application / Interview Strong organisational and coordination skills. Essential Application / Interview Confidence to have supportive but challenging conversations with apprentices and managers Essential Application / Interview
Closing Date
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