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Join the Harris Institute, a leading provider of professional development and training through three designated Teaching School Hubs. We deliver high-quality programs that empower schools and academies across London and South Essex to lead educational improvement. As Apprenticeship Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in managing and supporting our apprenticeship programs. Reporting to the Teaching School Hubs and Apprenticeships Manager, you'll be the main point of contact for apprentices and internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth administration, compliance, and a positive learning experience. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on workforce development in education. WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the ___ page. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your job responsibilities will include: Apprentice Lifecycle Management • Onboarding & Induction: Co-ordinate the smooth induction of all new apprentices, ensuring they receive necessary documentation, program details, and are integrated into their respective teams., • Administration: Maintain and quality assure all apprentice records, training agreements, and learning plans, in accordance with the apprenticeship funding rules., • Compliance: Monitor and track apprentice progress against milestones, funding requirements, and End-Point Assessment (EPA) readiness, ensuring all programs comply with DfE, Ofsted, and Awarding Body regulations., • Off-the-Job Training: Monitor and track the accurate recording of Off-the-Job training hours for all apprentices. Stakeholder Engagement & Support • Apprentice Support: Act as the first point of contact for apprentices, offering guidance, support, and signposting to relevant resources regarding their well-being, training, and workplace issues., • Liaison: Build and maintain effective working relationships with Employers, internal line managers, and mentors to ensure consistent program delivery and feedback., • Meetings: Ensure that all progress review meetings are being held and attended to, ensuring that outcomes are documented and follow up on agreed actions. For a full list of responsibilities, please download the job pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: • The ability to co-ordinate and motivate a high-performing team., • The ability to work in different sites across the organisation including London and Essex when needed., • A pro-active and organised approach including to manage multiple priorities., • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable, • Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases., • Some experience of using social media platforms For a full job specification, please download the job pack. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: • Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression, • Annual performance and loyalty bonus, • Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution, • 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts, • Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare, • Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice, • Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme, • Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts, • 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees, • Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Workshop Manager Location: West Thurrock Salary: £55,000 plus bonus Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:0017:00 (40 hours) Are you an experienced Workshop Manager looking to take the lead in a busy, high-performing commercial vehicle environment? We are seeking a dedicated professional to oversee a large team of skilled technicians, ensuring smooth workflow, exceptional service delivery and strong operational performance. As the senior team member supporting the Dealerpoint Manager, the Workshop Manager will play a crucial role in managing the full customer journey from booking and planning, through quality control, to completion and invoicing. Youll take ownership of productivity targets, team morale, process compliance and the continued development of your colleagues. Package & Benefits Basic salary up to £55,000 (DOE) 10% KPI-driven bonus 7% matched pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Healthcare Cashback Scheme A wide range of employee discounts via a comprehensive perks platform Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:0017:00 (40 hours) Key Responsibilities Lead and motivate workshop colleagues, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement Oversee workflow, prioritising tasks and maintaining quality standards Manage customer expectations and ensure timely, accurate invoicing and claim closure Monitor productivity, efficiency and profitability Report on workshop KPIs and contribute to budgeting and planning Handle day-to-day employee relations matters Support training and development across the technician team Skills & Experience Previous experience as a supervisor or above in an HGV workshop Strong people-management and communication skills Ability to identify training needs and drive performance improvement Confident in customer-facing scenarios with strong problem-solving skills Ideally qualified to Level 3 as an HGV Technician This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, forward-thinking Workshop Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Consultant Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment MDLOJ Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter. Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments TPBN1_UKTJ

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