Widening Participation and apprenticeship lead

a) Co-ordinate and deliver the day-to-day integrated Career Support service for all staff groups, providing career support and advice for staff and managers referring to specialist support when appropriate
b) Develop and implement a robust strategy to promote healthcare careers and development both internally and externally
c) Lead, Develop and implement opportunities for widening participation and work experience across the trust. To include apprenticeships, Choices College, Princes Trust, T levels.
d) To be the primary links with local underrepresented groups across our local communities, sharing opportunities for healthcare career roles
e) Line manage direct reports including all recruitment, retention, attendance and performance management when required

Extensive knowledge of vocational education, T levels, internships, apprenticeships, work experience, career advice and guidance.
Evidence of practice development and management of change. Ability to lead and manage a team.
Degree qualification or relevant equivalent experience Previous experience in widening participation role
Experience relevant to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent Stress management or counselling course.
Ability to travel to career events off-site.
Car driver
Flexibility to work outside of core hours

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.