Learning and Development Apprenticeship

Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office

Contract Type: 24 month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £23,023 per annum

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri, with study time

Who we are

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of service members who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We believe in investing in our people, and our L&D department is at the heart of this mission.

The Opportunity

As an L&D Apprentice, you will embark on a journey that blends hands-on experience with top-notch training. This apprenticeship is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the world of Learning and Development.

You will:

Learn from the Best: Work alongside experienced L&D professionals who will mentor and guide you.

Develop Key Skills: Gain expertise in training design and delivery, while contributing to the creation and implementation of impactful learning programmes.

Innovate: Use technology and methods to enhance learning experiences, such as Canva and Premierpro video editing.

Grow: Benefit from continuous professional development through this apprenticeship, fully supported by SCCU and your line manager.

What you need to have

We seek motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and grow. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A passion for helping others learn, grow and develop.

• Excellent communication skills and natural curiosity with the ability to build positive

  relationships with stakeholders to provide good customer service.

• Strong organisational skills.

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc) and the use of creative digital resources (e.g. using

  a tool like Powerpoint, Premierpro video editing, Canva).

• Everyone who works for us, or with us, shares our Values, which are formed around our

  concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence).

What we offer

• Generous annual leave in addition to paid public holidays and paid office closure between

  Christmas and New Year.

• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15% and Life Assurance.

• Cycle To Work scheme.

Apprenticeship Information

• As part of the Apprenticeship qualification you must either have achieved C / 4 grade (or

  above) for Maths and English or be willing to undertake these as part of your studies.

Benefits Provided by Training Provider:

• Bespoke work-based tuition and additional learning support where necessary.

• Access to TOTUM student discount.

• Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and

  wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling.

Training to be provided:

Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role. Dependent on your prior knowledge.

• Learning and Development L3 Standard, 18 months practical with an additional 3 months End

  Point Assessment period.

• Functional Skills in Maths, English, and ICT (if required).

Future Prospect: You can apply for open vacancies within the Organisation at the end of the apprenticeship

How to apply: Please complete the application below.

As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate. The start date will be dependent on availability of the selected candidate and workload. We will support our Apprentice with a full induction into the organisation.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.