Apprenticeship Support Officer
Department: Engineering
Salary: £25,775 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent | Full time, 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2465 | Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026
The Opportunity
Barnsley College is seeking a highly organised and proactive Apprenticeship Support Officer to join our Engineering department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting apprentices, employers and training partners throughout the apprenticeship journey, helping learners to achieve positive outcomes and reach their career goals.
Working closely with Trainers and the Apprenticeship Manager, you will support the planning, coordination and monitoring of apprenticeship programmes, ensuring learners receive the guidance and support they need from onboarding through to completion and certification. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, coordinating processes and supporting learners to succeed.
You will become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high quality apprenticeship provision, helping to ensure learners, employers and stakeholders receive an outstanding experience throughout every stage of the programme.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Apprenticeship Support Officer, you will support the delivery of apprenticeship programmes by working closely with apprentices, employers, trainers and external training partners. You will monitor the progress of a caseload of learners, maintaining regular contact with employers and helping to ensure apprentices remain on track to achieve their planned outcomes.
You will play an important role in coordinating and recording apprenticeship reviews, ensuring that Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours, off the job training and progression towards gateway are accurately captured and recorded using the College’s e portfolio system, Aptem. You will monitor learner progress throughout the apprenticeship journey and support the completion of key milestones from onboarding through to achievement.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners, you will help ensure compliance with apprenticeship funding and quality requirements, supporting processes and documentation throughout the learner journey. You will also participate in training and standardisation activities to promote consistency and continuous improvement across the department.
You will provide guidance and support to apprentices, referring them to specialist areas of the College where additional support is needed, and work proactively to identify and escalate concerns relating to learners, employers or training partners when appropriate.
About You
You will be an organised and motivated individual with excellent administrative and communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting learners to succeed. You will be confident building positive relationships with apprentices, employers, training providers and colleagues, ensuring all stakeholders receive a professional and supportive experience.
You will have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Comfortable working with digital systems and learner data, you will be confident using IT systems to monitor progress, maintain records and support apprenticeship processes.
You will be a proactive problem solver who can work independently while contributing positively as part of a team. With excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach, you will be able to adapt to changing priorities and support learners through a variety of situations and challenges.
Most importantly, you will share our commitment to helping apprentices achieve their goals and supporting employers to develop a skilled and successful workforce.
Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications
• GCSE English and Maths at Level 2 (Grade 4/C or above) or willingness to work towards
• Experience within an engineering or welding training environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders (such as learners, employers, partners)
Reasons to join us
• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
• Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval)
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd August 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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