Apprenticeship Engagement & Development Manager – Commercial Trades

Job description

Apprenticeship Engagement & Development Manager – Commercial Trades
£45,321- £50,004
Old Trafford, Stretford, M32 0XH
Contract: Full-time, Permanent ¦ 36.25 hours per week
Closing date: 22nd November 2026
Unlocking potential, for successful futures
At Trafford & Stockport College Group, we believe everyone across our city region should have access to the education, skills and opportunities they need to succeed in life and work.
Trafford & Stockport College Group is looking for an Apprenticeship Engagement & Development Manager to drive the growth of its Commercial Trades apprenticeship provision.
This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strong commercial instincts with a genuine understanding of apprenticeships. You'll work directly with employers, understand their workforce and skills challenges and develop apprenticeship solutions that work for their business, while creating valuable opportunities for apprentices across Greater Manchester.
About the role
You'll take ownership of a portfolio of new and existing employers, developing strong, long-term relationships and creating a healthy pipeline of apprenticeship vacancies and starts across Commercial Trades and other priority areas.
From that first employer conversation through to recruitment, onboarding and enrolment, you'll be there throughout the journey. You'll identify opportunities, understand workforce requirements and help employers navigate apprenticeship funding, including levy and non-levy arrangements, levy transfers and Digital Apprenticeship Service accounts.
There's a strong commercial element to the position too. You'll work towards employer engagement, recruitment and income targets, prepare and present apprenticeship proposals and turn employer enquiries into sustainable business opportunities.
Internally, you'll work closely with Employer Partnerships, curriculum, delivery, MIS, Finance and Marketing teams to make sure opportunities can be delivered effectively. You'll also use labour market intelligence and employer feedback t...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English