Join our team as an Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications Coordinator on a 12-month fixed term basis.
Are you passionate about shaping futures and making a real impact through learning?
We’re launching an exciting new venture to support apprenticeships in a more dynamic and community-focused way—and we’re looking for someone to help lead the charge.
As our Apprenticeship & Professional Qualifications Co-Ordinator, you’ll play a vital role in embedding and evolving our apprenticeship and qualifications offer. You’ll work closely with colleagues, training providers, and communities to raise the profile of apprenticeships, ensure quality delivery, and support our people in gaining the skills they need to thrive.
This role is all about living our values: recognising that People Matter by putting learners and their development at the heart of everything we do; working as One Team to build a stronger future together; being ready to Own It by taking responsibility for the quality and impact of our programmes; and having the courage to Be Brave—trying new approaches and championing learning in fresh, innovative ways.
If you’re ready to make a difference and help shape the next generation of talent, we’d love to hear from you!
Some things we’re looking for:
- Experience in working with and supporting apprenticeships or early careers programmes
- Experience of implementing and delivering solutions, including digital learning skills/online material development
- Creative and curious and can translate that into suitable, engaging learning activities.
- An understanding of different learning theories and styles, with the ability to apply them effectively to learning activities, is essential
- Experience in building trust and sound relationships with customers/learners/colleagues
- A passion for, or experience in, supporting neurodiversity would be considered desirable
- Experience in building trust and sound relationships with customers/learners/colleagues
- Flexible to meet the needs of the business, department, or projects, including occasional evening work to support events as required
This role is home-based, with frequent travel to Birmingham Business Park (B37 7YD), Worcester offices (WR5 1DU), and other locations as needed to support apprentices.
Some of the great benefits we can offer you:
- Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
- Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
- Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
- Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
- Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organisation committed to investing in people and communities for a stronger, more sustainable future, simply click “apply now.” You'll be prompted to complete a short online application and upload your current CV.
For more information about the role, please refer to the attached job description or get in touch with [email protected]
Selection Process:
Following a review of CVs and applications, shortlisted candidates will be sent a question to answer via a short video. Finalists will then be invited to in-person interviews on 8th/9th July 2025.
Join us and find your purpose at Platform!
Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people’s lives.
You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.
We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.
Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.
If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.