Apprenticeships at Warwick
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About the Staff apprenticeship scheme
Warwick is a proud employer of nearly 100 apprentices in 26 different subject areas.
Apprenticeships allow new and existing staff to:
- access training; address skills gaps within their teams;
- provide vitality, fresh perspectives and new ideas;
- develop mentoring skills in existing staff.
Training costs are funded through our organisation’s apprenticeship levy contribution. As a result, there is no direct cost to your department for the training fees.
Note: there are criteria regarding who can be funded for an apprenticeshipLink opens in a new window.
Your Next Opportunity Awaits:
Current Apprenticeships
Level 6 Chartered Manager Programme Team Leader Programme Operations Manager Programme Coaching Professional Programme Associate Project Manager Programme
Case Studies
Discover the real experiences of Warwick staff who have completed an Apprenticeship. From challenges to achievements, hear how the journey helped shape their personal and professional growth in their own words.
Warwick Voices: Apprentice stories
Frequently asked questions
What is an apprenticeship?If already have a job, can I still apply for an apprenticeship?Can I complete an apprenticeship if I work part time hours?Will an apprenticeship affect my contract or pay?How much is an apprentice paid?Will there be any costs for my department?Who pays for the training?How would my department benefit from an apprentice?What qualifications do I need to qualify for an apprenticeship?What timeframe will I need to complete an apprenticeship?
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
If already have a job, can I still apply for an apprenticeship?
If applying for a new apprenticeship vacancy, you will need to leave your current job to start this. However, existing members of staff are able to complete an apprenticeship alongside their job if eligible. See more information on our existing staff pages
Can I complete an apprenticeship if I work part time hours?
Yes, your apprenticeship would just need to spread over a longer time period.
Will an apprenticeship affect my contract or pay?
No, they will stay on the same pay scale and contract of employment unless of course, they apply for a new job role at Warwick and the apprenticeship is part of the new role.
How much is an apprentice paid?
An existing member of staff will stay on their current pay grade or new one if the apprenticeship is part of a development/promotion route. Your entry level ‘apprentices’ may start at the apprentice pay scale. Please refer to the Warwick pay scale for more information.
Will there be any costs for my department?
Travel costs, professional registration fees and any course resources are not covered by the apprenticeship levy. These costs would need to be discussed locally with your line manager.
Who pays for the training?
The University, by law, pays 0.5% of its salary spend into an apprenticeship levy 'pot'. The University cannot spend this money on anything other than apprenticeship training programmes. Costs for this programme will come from this apprenticeship levy pot.
How would my department benefit from an apprentice?
Apprenticeships offer an opportunity for departments to think long-term about to hard-to-fill posts. They also develop a pipeline of talent, provide tailored training ensuring specially-qualified employees, bring vitality and fresh perspective to the work environment, develop mentoring skills in existing staff and give back to the community by allowing its members the opportunity to reach their potential and advance their career prospects
What qualifications do I need to qualify for an apprenticeship?
Different Apprenticeships will have different requirements, depending on the job type and the level of qualification. A review would be completed with the training provider and support is available for functional Maths and English.
What timeframe will I need to complete an apprenticeship?
20% of the apprentices time at work needs to be focused on the apprenticeship. This may be attending workshops, completing assignments or tasks. This is approximately 8 hours per week.