Funding and Quality Administrator (Early Careers)

Job description

Funding and Quality Administrator (Early Careers)

Would you like an exciting role working on a completely new programme within the business? We currently have a vacancy for a Funding and Quality Administrator (Early Careers) at our site in Fulwood.

As a Funding and Quality Administrator (Early Careers) you will spend time supporting both internal & external compliance and quality audits.

Working as a member of the Shared Services Team you will deliver effective administrative support to the Apprentice Skills Development Coaches to ensure the effective delivery of the apprenticeship standard that fully meets the quality and compliance standards expected.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work within an ever changing, key part of the business and assist with the development of the next era of BAE Systems.

Your main responsibilities as a Funding and Quality Administrator (Early Careers) will involve:

Accurately maintaining and recording data in accordance with funding, quality and awarding body requirements and effectively monitoring and maintaining apprentice learning records

Being responsible for all learner file administration to ensure full compliance to the Education & Skills Funding Agency (EFSA) and internal ISO requirements

Inputting new learner details onto the management information system and updating any changes to the programme as required

Support with the monitoring and tracking of Learner Progress Reviews and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) to ensure that they are completed timely and fully meet both the quality and compliance standards required.

Support with awarding body registrations and certification as required including the scheduling and tracking of End Point Assessment (EPA) activity and certification.

Assist with the accurate monitoring, recording and reporting of learner time and attendance for the Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Scheme

Providing as required detailed management information reports to the funding and quality central team and wider business function

Your skills and qualifications:

Good knowledge and understanding of funding requirements (Education & Skills Funding Agency/Skills Development Scotland) or equivalent

Experience of working to specific timescales and proven ability to deliver in an accurate, appropriate and timely fashion

Evidence of effective and efficient organisational and administrative skills

Experience in dealing with and managing customer relationships over the telephone and in person

Skilled at working with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and also management information systems

Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths

Knowledge and understanding of Apprenticeships, standards and OFSTED Common Inspection Framework is a distinct advantage

What we're looking for in you:

Your passion and excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to support development coaches along with a number of key stakeholders. You will have a logical approach to business operations and a flexible approach to work, with a desire and willingness to learn and develop. You will be able to work effectively, both as part of a team and independently

Location: Fulwood

Salary £17,500+

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Shared Services

BAE Systems is home to the engineering expertise, technical skill and ingenious people that keep the UK at the forefront of defence and security capability. We manage some of today's toughest challenges, delivering the most complex programmes, which generate critical export growth whilst supporting thousands of advanced manufacturing jobs distributed throughout the UK.

Now we want even more great people to join us.

To support such a uniquely complex range of operations, our Shared Services people are likewise hugely diverse. About half of our 1000 employees are at 32 UK locations, in customer-facing roles, adding benefit and value to BAE Systems operations, people and property. We are home to experts who thrive on mental challenge - often specialists who are leaders in their fields.

Whatever the area you work in, the focus is always on delivering the highest quality solutions at the lowest possible cost. We welcome people with diverse skills and experience who bring a real passion for customer focus.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation .