Job Introduction
Apprenticeship Quality and Governance Officer
JOB PURPOSE:
The purpose of this role is to support the work of BPP Education Group’s Apprenticeship Quality and Compliance Team. It is a pivotal role which see the post holder working across all areas of BPP that is apprenticeship facing. Being digitally literate and having the capability to handle and interpret detailed data sets accurately, is essential and a core part of this role. The post holder will also be required to deliver a professional secretariat service in respect of BPP Education Group’s apprenticeship governance committees, of which there are three, each meeting on a tri-annual basis.
The post holder will also take a leading part in ensuring that all apprenticeship programmes are aligned with current best practice and the latest apprenticeship standard. They will be responsible for convening apprenticeship approval panels as required, and devising and operating a system to record and track all apprenticeship approvals and modifications across the BPP Education Group. As such, the post holder will be required to be a highly effective communicator, capable of inspiring and motivating people. They will be able to prepare effective communications and share outcomes, and processes, effectively through a range of channels including reports, committee minutes and intranet pages.
Why work for BPP?
It is a great time to join BPP as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP such as:
- Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
- With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.
- We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts, Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will provide full secretariat support for BPP Education Group’s Apprenticeship Governance Committees, ensuring meetings are well-organised by drafting agendas and papers, taking minutes, and tracking actions. You will also work closely with the Director of Apprenticeship Quality and Regulation as an Approvals Officer, supporting the approval of new apprenticeship programs. This includes coordinating panel meetings, reviewing documentation and offering guidance to program development teams. Additionally, you will manage apprenticeship programme and change requests, maintaining accurate records and ensuring all course documents remain up to date.
You will contribute to research and data analysis to support the preparation of reports for committees and senior staff. A key part of your role will be leading communication efforts, ensuring timely and accurate updates for stakeholders, maintaining intranet content and streamlining team communications. You will also support the development and annual review of apprenticeship policies, procedures and regulations. As part of a collaborative team, you will help foster a motivated and efficient working environment, contributing to team objectives and discussions. Other duties may be assigned as required by the Director of Apprenticeship Quality and Regulation.
What experience you’ll need
- Undergraduate degree or significant relevant professional experience
- High personal standards of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to motivate, develop, challenge, and inspire others
- Strong team player with a collaborative approach
- Excellent organisation, coordination, planning, and prioritisation skills
- Strong report and minute-writing abilities
- Ability to handle, analyse, and synthesise complex quantitative and qualitative data
- Strong digital literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Strong networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident presentation skills
- Embodies BPP values: Everybody Matters, Trust and Respect, Stronger Together, Embrace Change, and Student, Learner, and Client Centric
- Awareness of equality and diversity issues
- Willingness to undertake staff training and development as required
- BPP are a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
- Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS and credit check.
- BPP actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP’s safer recruitment practices.