Apprenticeship and Skills Pathway Manager

We are looking to recruit a Apprenticeship and Skills Pathway Manager to join our team based in Midlands. You will join us on a full-time, fixed term basis (13 months maternity cover) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,500 per annum

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.

Purpose of the Apprenticeship and Skills Pathway Manager role:

We are looking to recruit an Apprenticeship and Skills Pathways Manager as part of our HR and Volunteering team, to support the delivery of the Museum s Skills Pathways Programme (apprenticeships, work experience and insight experiences) which provides opportunities and career pathways for young people and under-represented groups. This is a new and exciting opportunity that is a key part of our Inspiring People Strategy.

Key responsibilities of our Apprenticeship and Skills Pathway Manager include:

• Leading the ongoing Museum wide Skills Pathways Programme approach to skills development (including apprenticeships, paid work experience and insight experiences) which provide opportunities and career pathways for young people and under-represented groups.
• Leading the Museum-wide apprenticeship programme and be an internal advocate for apprentices, sharing knowledge about best practice guidance and ensuring that policies and practice reflect up to date guidance.
• Ensuring that the Museum is able to attract a diverse range of high quality apprenticeship candidates and meets our statutory obligations with regard to apprentices.
• Planning and project managing the delivery of apprenticeship schemes, ensuring this meets the strategic direction set by the Museum and ensure that it is delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensuring that the Museum is able to attract a diverse range of work experience students across all organisational disciples.
• Working with the Museum s Community Engagement Managers in London and Cosford in order to develop links and work in partnership with local community organisations, groups and educational institutions.
• Working with the Museum s Volunteering Manager to align the Skills Pathways Programme with our Volunteering Programme and initiatives and facilitate increased opportunities for skills development and progression.

What we are looking for in our Apprenticeship and Skills Pathway Manager:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a learning and development environment.
• Knowledge of designing or managing professional learning and/or talent development programmes.
• Communicate in a straightforward manner, demonstrating respect and acting with integrity and impartiality.
• Recognises scope of own authority for decision making and empowers team members to make appropriate decisions.
• Displays a strong commitment delivering on own/teams objectives.
• The ability to flex approach to the different needs of competing work areas.
• Experience in the public / cultural / heritage sector.
• Experience of managing apprenticeship programmes.
• Experience of the Apprenticeship Levy and the management of apprenticeship funds through the Government Gateway.

Closing date for applications: 21st January 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews will take place on: 27th January 2025

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.