Unit Apprenticeship Manager AAC East (19185)
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Recruiting Service
Army
SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN
2279973
NATO Rank(s)
OR-6 - PO - Sgt,
OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS
UK Rank(s)
Sergeant,
Staff Sergeant / Colour Sergeant
Closing date
02/12/2025 23:55
Anticipated start date
January 2026
Engagement type
FTRS - Home Commitment
Commitment length
36 months
Post Owner Email
shane.askam645@mod.gov.uk
Open to personnel from
Army
Branch/Trade/Profession
AAC
Specialisation
Personnel
Location
HQ Army Air Corps
Region
Suffolk
Country
United Kingdom
Job Description
| Domestic Considerations. Incumbent is expected to serve a minimum tenure of three years in post. The primary place of duty is Wattisham Flying Station, Suffolk. Occasional travel to HQ AAC, Middle Wallop, and other outlying Army Air Corps locations is required in support of role responsibilities. Position Role: Responsible for managing apprenticeship activity across the Eastern region, acting as the Trade stream lead for Aviation Communication Specialist. Holds Corps-level responsibility for Functional Skills and Apprenticeship Social Media, in support of Apprenticeship Programme. Responsibilities: 1. Trade Stream Lead. Aviation Communications Specialist. Assist in the coordination and delivery of the AAC Apprenticeship Programme with a primary focus on the Aviation Communications Specialist trade stream. 2. Regional Apprenticeship Manager – East. Coordinate and administer apprenticeship activity across designated units. Support Capbadge Apprenticeship Lead (CAL) and Unit Apprenticeship Officers (UAOs) in managing learners, delivering briefings and inductions, and enabling employer attendance at learner reviews. 3. Learner Case Management. Provide targeted support for learners at risk of non-completion, coordinating with units and training providers to implement intervention strategies. 4. Stakeholder Liaison and Quality Support. Liaise with the Service Provider and Unit Apprenticeship Officers to ensure quality delivery, acting as a conduit for feedback and continuous improvement. 5. Apprentice Mentor Training Coordination. Act as the regional point of contact for coordinating Apprentice Mentor Training. Support the development of the coaching function to enable learner progression and timely completion. 6. End Point Assessment (EPA) Management. Coordinate and book learner EPAs. In the event of a failure, lead remediation activity to support successful completion. 7. Functional Skills (FS) Lead. Provide Corps-level coordination and subject matter expertise for Functional Skills. Ensure consistent standards, effective communication with delivery partners, and accurate reporting across all trade streams. Coordinate, administer, and book learners onto Functional Skills courses within the region, ensuring timely access to required learning and assessment. 8. AAC Apprenticeship Communications and Promotion. Initiate, develop, and manage the AAC Apprenticeship social media presence. Lead Corps-wide promotional activity to raise awareness and engagement. 9. AAC Apprenticeship Awards Support. Assist with the planning, coordination, and delivery of the annual AAC Apprenticeship Awards, supporting event preparation and stakeholder engagement. 10. Additional Duties. Undertake additional tasks in support of the CAL or wider HQ AAC initiatives as directed. When directed, provide cover for CAL during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of programme. |
Essential Skills
| Post holder must be have a thorough knowledge of AAC trades to enable AAC Apprenticeship Programme delivery. Post holder will have regular interaction with Basic, Initial Trade and Subsequent Trade Traininig trainees, therefore must have in date DBS. SNCO ALDP / CLM Incumbent must have strong interpersonal and briefing skills; essential that they are IT literate and have a good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Defence Trainer Course and /or professional Learning development experience. |
Desirable Skills
| Advanced Aviation Communications Speciallist. Army Trainer Mentor and/or Defence Trainer supervisor. A working knowledge of the Army Apprenticeship Scheme. |
Selection Process
Apply direct here through to boarding
Additional information
| The AAC Apprenticeship programme currently offers 3 Apprenticeship Standards, with a combined occupancy of circa 350 learners. Working as part of a small team the post holder will be primarily responsible as the effective 'front of house' of AAC Apprenticeships for the East Region. Responsible for supporting coordinating learners within the Apprenticeship Programme. To enable this full training will be given. This role will suit a SNCO who is able to work independently and is passionate about trade and developing soldiers. Flexible/hybrid working may be available subject to the Commanders agreement. Applicants must confirm their availability date in their application. |
Candidate Pack
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