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Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. \nJob Purpose\nThe purpose of the Apprenticeship Development Manager (ADM) role is to oversee the end-to-end apprenticeship journey. Ensuring apprentices are fully supported to successfully complete their apprenticeship.\nThis includes apprentice induction, progress monitoring against the apprenticeship delivery plans, performance management, placement coordination, reviews and successful roll-off. \nThe ADM role supports the maintaining of ‘employer provider’ status of the apprenticeship unit. This includes ESFA funding rules, Ofsted requirements, and TfL’s internal quality standards.\nKey accountabilities\nPeople leadership responsibilities for apprentices, including those working in operational and safety-critical environments, ensuring performance, development and wellbeing needs are addressed in line with TfL processes.\nMonitor apprentice progress against agreed apprenticeship delivery plans, using reviews and performance information to identify issues, agree actions within own remit and escalate concerns where required.\nPlan and coordinate apprentice placements in line with scheme requirements, working with placement managers, trainers and assessors to support completion of on-the-job and off-the-job learning.\nDevelopment of apprenticeship scheme plans to align with changes in the apprenticeship standards. Working to integrate specialist internal and external training with apprenticeship training and placements. Engaging with placement managers, assessors, trainers and other stakeholders.\nWork with Early Careers and onboarding teams to support apprentice enrolment and provide induction and ongoing engagement, ensuring information and documentation is accurate and timely.\nCarry out regular reviews using ILPs, progress reviews and assessment plans, recording outcomes clearly and agreeing practical next steps to support apprentice progress and achievement.\nIdentify individual learning or support needs and implement agreed interventions, including reasonable adjustments where appropriate, to ensure apprentices have equal opportunity to achieve.\nMaintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support consistent delivery of apprenticeship programmes, communicating requirements clearly and resolving delivery issues.\nEnsure apprenticeship activity is delivered in line with DfE funding rules, Ofsted requirements, awarding body standards and TfL quality processes, completing required records and documentation accurately and on time.\nSupport safeguarding, Prevent and health and safety requirements by promoting expected standards, responding appropriately to concerns and escalating issues in accordance with TfL policies and procedures.\nUse TfL systems, including SAP R3, HR Functions and other tools effectively to organise work, track progress and support reporting, quality assurance and audit requirements.\nContribute, as required, to support procurement of external college providers, to ensure high-quality delivery\nSkills, Knowledge and Experience \nKnowledge\nLevel 3 qualification or equivalent professional experience\nTraining in safeguarding (Level 2 minimum)\nIn depth knowledge of apprenticeship delivery as an Employer Provider.\nStrong understanding of DfE funding rules, Ofsted inspection framework and awarding body requirements.\nKnowledge of safeguarding, PREVENT, equality, diversity and health & safety in a learner environment.\nStrong commercial acumen with quality standards focus aligned to audit and compliance responsibilities.\nSkills\nAbility to manage apprentice journeys across multiple stakeholders - influencing placement managers to support apprenticeships within their departments.\nAbility to coach and develop a diverse team. \nAbility to assess skills, knowledge and behaviours through various methods, of both apprentices and staff.\nAble to coach and mentor others effectively, with highly developed observation and feedback skills.\nStrong quality assurance, organisation and attention to detail.\nConfident in managing performance, difficult conversations and compliance risk.\nExcellent communication skills\nExperience\nProven experience managing apprenticeship schemes or learning programmes end to end.\nExperience of conducting formal reviews and managing employee performance.\nExperience of working within regulated, audited education or training environments.\nEquality, diversity, and inclusion\nWe are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver better services and outcomes. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we aim to offer an assessment or interview to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum essential criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met. In some circumstances, it may not be practical to offer an interview or assessment to every candidate who applies through the scheme and meet the minimum essential criteria; in these situations, we select candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than interviewing all who meet them.\nAcross all recruitment activity, we recognise that selection methods may vary depending on the nature and scale of the campaign and will be applied fairly, consistently and proportionately in line with our Disability Confident commitments. \nWe also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.\nApplication Process\nPlease apply using your 2-page CV and a brief covering letter.\nThink carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images\nThe closing date for applications is Sunday 27th September 2026 @ 23:59\nInterviews will be held on 20th and 21st October 2026 \nAll offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. \nVetting Process\nAt Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.\nBenefits\nIn return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. 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