Job Introduction
Here at BPP we pride ourselves on providing the best possible client and learner experience, with our specialised apprenticeships delivery team providing learners with all the support they need to be successful on our programmes.
An opportunity has arisen for an engaging and approachable individual to become a true programme specialist – Acting as an advocate for BPP’s accountancy and tax apprenticeships internally and externally.
What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!
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 and much more.
- Other key benefits include our 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
When you are up and running in this role you will know all there is to know about our accountancy and tax apprenticeships programmes – Making you a true programme specialist and providing extensive exposure to stakeholders and learners.
As such, you will be responsible for:
- Leading reviews and updates for programme content as needed, working closely with the Head of Programme.
- Collaborating with the Head of Programme to execute effective programme design.
- Training internal stakeholders on A&T apprenticeships to ensure comprehensive understanding and support for learners and employers.
- Facilitating engaging inductions for apprenticeship learners and providing an introduction to the programme.
- Working closely with coaches to evaluate and implement necessary programme improvements.
- Spearheading the delivery of new standards within BPP and with external institutes.
- Conducting research and design programmes as required.
What experience you’ll need
To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal including presentation skills.
- The ability to build rapport quickly with a wide range of people (internal and external).
- Proactive, resilient, and ready to take on any task
- Self-motivated with a “can do” attitude
- Excellent organisational skills to meet deadlines
- Able to prioritise effectively and be able to juggle several tasks at the same time
- Work well within a team to solve problems collectively, making suggestions and using other people's ideas and advice
How will this process work?
The interview process for this position will consist of the following stages:
- Competency style interview with two team members – 60 minutes
BPP are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
The successful candidate will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List 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
