At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. 
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. 
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. 
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity 
Due to internal promotion we have a vacancy in the position of Apprentice Lead, within our Birchwood or Knutsford offices.

Scope of responsibilities

• Produce, maintain and improve resources (such as guidance manuals and support tools) for the Apprenticeship programmes, to manage expectations for Apprentices , their line managers and other supporting stakeholders, liaising and confirming with these stakeholders their responsibilities (including safeguarding requirements)

• In partnership with SMEs for appropriate disciplines, provide a selection of providers, with recommendation of appropriate courses of study and completion of all associated contractual work

• Prepare and deliver content for graduate events, communications, careers fairs

• Lead the planning and organisation of welcome, award and celebration events for all EC members throughout the year for the various cohorts, attending and hosting as a programme custodian

• Ensure engagement of each cohort enhancing their employee experience and gather and respond to cohort feedback

• Engage with DfE, ESFA, IfATE, DWP, and access appropriate funding streams in devolved nations.

• Operate the Gov.UK digital levy account Create a network of Apprentice champions to support individuals across the office/site locations

• Provide pastoral care and partner with Line Managers and HR to resolve any issues where additional support may be required

• Partner with TA, HR, Line Managers and local office leads to ensure appropriate onboarding activities are provided and completed effectively (eg induction, office tours, orientation etc)

• Partner with external stakeholders (eg Local authorities etc) to lever devolved funding opportunities and benefits eg training, levy monies for the programmes

• Collate and track progress of Apprentice cohorts through the programme, collecting and maintaining relevant data to enable accurate reporting and make interventions with line managers as needed

• Lead on bi-annual compensation reviews for Apprentices and track programme completion data to support fair promotions and transitions off the programme

Requirements

• Clear, confident communicator (both verbally and written)

• Be able to negotiate, influence and build trust with stakeholders

• Be engaging and a good listener (hear what's also not being said!)

• Be organised, methodical and work to plan and budget

• Be a great team player, collaborating and solving problems together

• Be driven to action to ensure milestones and deliverables are met

• Understand and relate to young people and their career aspirations

• Have a passion to build our workforce of the future

• Previous experience of running an EC programme, particularly Apprenticeships and T-Levels

• Contributes beyond role boundaries to deliver collectively as a HR team

• Have a "can do" attitude and be solution driven

Our Culture 
Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. 
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.
When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
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If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.