Business Support Officer (Apprenticeships) Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home, with up to 30 days per year spent at Horizons Salary range £26,000 to £28,000 pa plus benefits A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a proactive individual with experience in Apprenticeships and/or DfE funded programmes, to join our busy and dynamic Apprenticeship Business Management team. Day to day, you will be involved in a range of funding and compliance activities, aiding the effective operation of the University''s essential apprenticeship business processes. You will have the opportunity to liaise with a range of stakeholders, support the smooth running of business operations and ensure the University remains compliant with both regulatory and contractual requirements. Due to the nature of this role, you must have recent business support experience in either an apprenticeship facing role or in a role linked to ESFA/DfE funded programmes. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Oversee, manage and be responsible for allocated aspects of the University''s apprenticeship business support operations Work closely with employers and EPA Organisations to provide APC, gateway, and EPA data to ensure successful and timely completion of apprentice change of circumstance activities Act as the first point of contact for all apprenticeship change of circumstance enquiries, taking the initiative to screen, allocate and ..... full job details .....