Degree Apprenticeship Business Engagement Adviser

You will work closely with Faculties to support their plans for growing enrolments on degree apprenticeships, and with colleagues in other external facing teams such as Partnerships and Business Engagement, and Recruitment and Admissions, to ensure a joined-up approach to employer engagement that meets all stakeholder needs.

You will support planning and delivery of a range of employer engagement and marketing activities that will position Kingston University as a degree apprenticeship partner of choice for employers. This will include the management of social media promotion of Kingston University Degree Apprenticeships.

The Person

The successful candidate will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field or have several years of equivalent experience in similar or related roles. Have demonstrated experience in a client-facing role preferably within an apprenticeship training provider, showcasing the ability to interact effectively with diverse clientele.

Strong IT skills, including a minimum of intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, are required.
Experienced with CRM systems or equivalent tools used for recording client information and managing data to pursue opportunities leading to new business development and client engagement.

A thorough knowledge of statutory apprenticeship regulatory requirements and a solid grasp of apprenticeship levy regulations and funding processes are essential. Excellent written and oral communication skills that facilitate clear and effective interaction with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at different levels of hierarchy.

A customer service driven individual able to consult and create learning and development solutions for client business partners and bring innovative concepts to business engagement. The ability to achieve realistic and challenging targets with an existing client base and expand this through proactive identification of growth opportunities.

Directorate/Function

The Academic Services Directorate includes Research & Impact, Knowledge Exchange, Academic Registry, Quality Assurance and Enhancement, the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre and Brand, Communications and Public Affairs. Collectively the Directorate supports academics in their research and KE activities and supports some of the University’s governance and decision-making committees, maintains academic regulations, develops and implements academic policies, oversees the quality and standards of academic provision and leads the development of education practices across the University.

The Directorate is responsible for stimulating cutting edge research, impact and knowledge exchange and supporting a vibrant community of graduate research students, to increase the volume, impact and visibility of our research and business activities. We actively liaise with Faculties and researchers to support and develop research activities across all disciplines and provide related training and development opportunities. We foster interdisciplinary working to promote, advance and share knowledge with the overall aim of securing new revenue sources and contributing to regional prosperity. Our goal is to foster and sustain a vibrant research culture in which our researchers and research students can flourish.

As a directorate, we identify opportunities for innovation, see change as an opportunity, value constructive feedback and share good practice across the University.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £38,863 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 18 September 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mrs Sylvia Roberts Law, Degree Apprenticeships Compliance Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

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