Apprentice Skills Supervisor
We're looking for someone who genuinely cares about helping people grow.
As our Apprentice Skills Supervisor, you'll be the go-to person for apprentices across HTS—guiding them from day one through to qualification and beyond. You'll build relationships, solve problems, and make sure every learner gets the support they need to succeed.
About the Programme
At HTS, we're investing in our Apprenticeship Programme as a long-term strategy to future-proof our workforce. As the demand for skilled tradespeople continues to grow, we're committed to developing our own talent pipeline across our core service areas—from Repairs & Maintenance (including plumbing, gas, heating, electrical, carpentry, roofing, and painting and decorating) to Environmental Services (including arboriculture, waste management, and fleet and transport). By growing our own, we're ensuring that the skills, knowledge, and values we need are built from the ground up—creating careers, not just jobs, and securing the capabilities that our communities depend on for years to come.
What you'll be doing
- Owning the apprentice journey — from attracting and recruiting new apprentices through onboarding, training, assessments, and completion
- Being a mentor and advocate — regular 1:1s, progress reviews, and stepping in early when someone needs extra support
- Connecting the dots — working closely with line managers, training providers, colleges, universities, and HR to keep everyone on the same page
- Keeping things on track — managing compliance with funding rules, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, and all the documentation that goes with it
- Driving improvement — tracking achievement and retention data, spotting what's working, and helping us do more of it
- Growing the programme — contributing to curriculum planning and helping us expand apprenticeship opportunities across the organisation
What we're looking for
You'll need:
- Experience managing or mentoring staff in an apprenticeship setting
- A track record of supporting learners to achieve and progress
- Strong communication and coaching skills
- Enough technical understanding of our service areas to challenge and support effectively (or a trade background)
- Organisational skills to juggle multiple learners, deadlines, and stakeholders
- A full UK driving licence
It'd be great if you also have:
- An assessor or teaching qualification (A1, CAVA, TAQA, AET, or similar)
- Experience with apprenticeship standards and End Point Assessments
- Knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent duties
- A leadership or management qualification
The kind of person who thrives here
You're someone who puts learners first but isn't afraid to have difficult conversations when needed. You're organised, proactive, and comfortable working across teams. You take pride in seeing people develop—and you're always looking for ways to raise the bar.
Pay: £42,604.24-£44,229.57 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
