Andrew Walker

Background

About Andrew Walker

Account Director enabling businesses to drive value from their Apprenticeship Levy, through smart Learning and Development programs. Experience in Leadership and Management, Business Services, Tech and Digital upskilling. Eight years apprenticeships and Early Careers experience. Fourteen years’ client facing experience. Apprenticeship advisory expertise- Reforms, Levy, Digital Account - Business engagement, program roll out - Internal/ external brand approach - Apprenticeship workforce development planning - Training provider selection consultancy - Apprenticeship Program Design and Build – standard, tailored, bespoke - Early Careers Talent Acquisition and Recruitment - Candidate Assessment/ Selection – new hires, existing staff (Entry - Mid Management)- Candidate On-Boarding experience - Reward and Benefits - Training and Development (including Pre Apprenticeship Employability Training- Apprentice Line Manager training, Apprentice Learning and Development Plans - Mentoring programs - Performance Management - Post Placement Progression/ Succession Planning Apprenticeship program experience: Banking, Financial Services, Tech, Professional Services, Public Sector Councils and NHS. Key skills: • Stakeholder engagement and management - acting as a trusted advisor • Strategic planning and tactical execution • Program and project management - organizing, prioritising, and delivering • Leading and motivating – communicating at all levels in a way that informs and influences with tact and sensitivity