Apprentice Programme Officer needed in Barking £17.83ph PAYE - 1848To assist the Apprenticeship and Career Development Manager on a range of activities to deliver the apprenticeship programme. This includes registering new and existing employees on the digital levy account system and Itrent; providing support to line managers during the recruitment and appointment process; ensuring apprentices are enrolled on appropriate courses with approved training providers; monitoring apprentice retention, achievement and progression rates; and day to day liaison with a range of partners and stakeholders to ensure the client, schools and apprentices all benefit from participating in a successful apprenticeship programme.Specific Accountabilities of the RoleMaintain the apprenticeship levy digital account, ensuring apprentice details are accurately recorded and regularly updated.Process procurement-related activities through the YPO framework in accordance with the procurement policy.Update Itrent with digital account records to generate monthly reports.Process funding applications from approved training providers in an efficient and timely manner.Providing advice and guidance to internal and external customers on how the levy works, including the appropriate apprenticeship standards for new and existing employees.Monitor, update and record data on apprenticeship starts, retention and completion rates.Produce monthly financial reports showing schools and levy transactions against agreed b