The University’s policy and supporting guidance on the employment of apprentices has been developed to support University departments and managers who wish to employ apprentices in compliance with the Apprenticeship Levy funding rules. The University will support employment via apprenticeship where there are known succession challenges or a recognised need to develop talent pools of appropriately qualified and skilled employees.
There are two different options for apprentices. Staff Apprenticeships, where the apprentice is employed directly by the University and Flexi-job Apprenticeships where apprentices are employed by an Apprentice Training Agency.
Flexi-job apprenticeships are available in the following categories
Visit the Flexi-Job Apprenticeships page for more information.
For Staff Apprenticeships, please refer to the information in the pages linked below.
Contact your HR Business Partner in the first instance for support with your staff apprenticeship recruitment requirements.
For all other queries regarding staff apprenticeships, please contact Ask HR.
Introductory information about staff apprenticeships
How to decide if an apprenticeship is appropriate
Areas in the EFSA guidance hiring managers should be familiar with
Information on how to select a training provider
Information on the University's procurement process
Information on apprenticeship funding
Information on the processes for recruiting an apprentice
Information on what terms and conditions apply to apprentices
Tips on successful induction and management of an apprentice
Information about the off the job training requirement for apprentices
Steps managers need to take if an apprentice has completed their apprenticeship or is end it early
A list of external contacts who can assist with apprenticeships