Job Description

Role Purpose

The Apprentice Development Leader (ADL) is responsible for overseeing and supporting apprenticeship programs within the Rolls-Royce Nuclear Submarines account. The role ensures effective learner progress, compliance with apprenticeship standards, quality requirements, funding regulations, and stakeholder expectations. The ADL provides coaching, operational governance, and lead provider management while maintaining high levels of learner engagement and program performance.

Key Accountabilities

Apprentice Program Management

Monitor and support apprentices throughout their program lifecycle.
Conduct and participate in tripartite reviews with lead providers, ensuring reviews are completed in line with agreed schedules and individual learning plans.
Support apprentices in achieving program objectives through a coaching-based approach

Stakeholder & Provider Management

Act as the primary point of contact for assigned lead providers.
Manage operational issues and escalate risks appropriately.
Build strong relationships with learners, providers, customer stakeholders, and internal teams.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to apprenticeship standards, funding requirements, EPA processes, and regulatory obligations.
Manage operational governance activities, including quarterly governance board meetings.
Maintain compliance with Equality, Diversity, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, and Quality policies.

Data & Reporting

Maintain accurate learner records and apprenticeship data.
Ensure reporting data is complete, accurate, and submitted within required timelines.
Provide guidance and support regarding learner management and program performance

Coaching & Development

Mentor apprentices to support successful completion of apprenticeship programs.
Promote continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
Participate in best practice sharing and standardization activities.

Operational Excellence

Support the Head of Operations in delivering contractual service levels.
Follow all operational policies, procedures, and processes.
Promote teamwork, collaboration, and GP Strategies values.

What Success Looks Like

Apprentices successfully progress and complete program milestones.
Positive outcomes from tripartite reviews and governance assessments.
Accurate and compliant learner records and reporting.
Strong relationships with Rolls-Royce stakeholders and lead providers.
High levels of learner engagement and satisfaction.
Consistent compliance with quality, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Capability

Experience managing apprentices, learners, or development programs.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a regulated environment.
Strong administration, organization, and data management skills.
Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate learners.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Flexible and agile approach to work.
Ability to travel as required.

Technical Strength

Engineering apprenticeship, engineering qualification, or relevant occupational competence (other disciplines considered).
Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Understanding of apprenticeship frameworks, learning programs, and learner review processes.
Knowledge of compliance, quality assurance, and governance requirements.
Ability to obtain necessary nuclear sector clearances and DBS checks.

Mindset & OneGP Behaviours

Demonstrates professionalism and integrity.
Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills.
Collaborative team player who promotes inclusion and teamwork.
Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
Proactive, accountable, and solution oriented.
Champions safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Why Join GP Strategies

This role offers the opportunity to support the development of apprentices within a highly respected and regulated industry, working closely with Rolls-Royce Nuclear Submarines. You will play a key role in developing future talent, influencing program success, and contributing to meaningful learning outcomes while being part of a global organization committed to talent transformation and professional growth .

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About Us

GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.

From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com .

With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

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