Apprenticeship Support Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Apprenticeship Support Officer
£27,342 - £29,400 per annum pro rata dependent on location
Permanent, part time, 15 hours per week
Homebased in the UK with periodic travel to the London office
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities. We represent over 27,000 members worldwide, supporting them throughout their careers. We shape planning policy, raise professional standards and are the only body in the UK to confer Chartered status to planners, the highest professional qualification.
This role will place you at the heart of the education agenda for the professional body for urban planners and help you develop skills and experience in administration, organisational management and policy implementation.
This is an exciting time to join the RTPI as we update our education programmes and outreach activities to increase the pipeline of planning students and qualified professionals. Urban (town and country) planning is both an academic discipline and vocational subject that is at the heart of shaping places, achieving sustainable development, and supporting the delivery of safe secure housing for all. It has a social, environmental and economic purpose.
Some experience of administration work, delivering good customer service and working well in a team, including the ability to use own initiative and attention to detail are key skills and experience for this role. Knowledge of apprenticeship policies and processes and experience of operating software for virtual and hybrid meetings and events would also be beneficial.
RTPI has a positive, supportive and inclusive work environment which actively operates a policy of helping its employees at all levels to achieve professional growth. We seek to foster a collaborative and respectful work environment which promotes equality, diversity and inclusion.
Closing date: Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 2 March 2023
Interview date: Thursday 9 March or Friday 10 March 2023
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter that refers to the criteria in the person specification.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Membership Organisations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprenticeship Support Officer roles across Royal Town Planning Institute's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Membership Organisations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,342 - £29,400 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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