PPD Other Events 2022-23

These monthly meetings are for managers and leaders across the University to meet informally and talk about the successes and challenges of this part of their role. The meetings are for all those who are professionally responsible for others in the workplace, formally and informally.

The meeting may include a short update about the Network or opportunities for leaders and managers. Following that is the chance for smaller groups of colleagues to speak about current priorities and plans, and to feedback suggestions for the development of the Network, supported by PPD.

Further information regarding the Leaders and Managers Network.

An information webinar providing information on various Digital Apprenticeships available through Firebrand Training, one of our approved training providers. This webinar will provide information on several Digital Apprenticeships including;

• Data Analyst Level 4
• Information Communication Technician Level 3
• Software Tester Level 4

The purpose of the webinar will be to provide you with an overview of Digital programmes available, and will give you the opportunity to ask any questions.

• Apprenticeship Guidance

A link to the webinar will be sent with the joining instruction when your booking is confirmed.

A webinar providing information on the level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship (duration 13 months) presented by Glen Suttie of Provek, who are Project Management Training specialists and will deliver this apprenticeship.

Provek are now able to offer a schedule of their open cohorts which will enable you to select your preferred programme start date to hopefully suit your individual contractual position.

Aimed at developing the skills required to run successful projects. This programme consists of 6 modules, each of which have a 1x day workshop training included. You will also sit the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Management Qualification (PMQ) exam and will be externally assessed to achieve the Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship standard.

The purpose of the webinar will be to provide you with an overview of the programme, and give you the opportunity to ask any questions.

Apprenticeship guidance.

Information about the Project Management Apprenticeship delivered by Provek

A link to the webinar will be sent with the joining instruction when your booking is confirmed.

Sign up to the Apprenticeships Mailing List.

These monthly meetings are for managers and leaders across the University to meet informally and talk about the successes and challenges of this part of their role. The meetings are for all those who are professionally responsible for others in the workplace, formally and informally.

The meeting may include a short update about the Network or opportunities for leaders and managers. Following that is the chance for smaller groups of colleagues to speak about current priorities and plans, and to feedback suggestions for the development of the Network, supported by PPD.

Further information regarding the Leaders and Managers Network.

A network meeting for staff involved with overseeing apprentices at the University, providing the opportunity to obtain updates, share experiences and seek advice.

This session will cover the following topics:

• Myth Busting 20% off Job Training
• National Apprenticeship Week 2023

Sign up to the Apprenticeships Mailing List.

This session is an opportunity for you to ask questions and to find out more about the development opportunities that Cambridge is offering you – for the Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship programme.

We are looking to explore what interest there is at this current time in the LIAS apprenticeship and hope that there will be sufficient interest to establish a University-wide cohort. By establishing University-wide cohorts, we are looking to encourage more departments to use apprenticeships as a way to provide focused professional development for staff. Participants will have the advantage of a peer group to work through the programme with Cambridge University Press and Assessment who are potentially interested in joining in with this.

LIAS Assistants help users find the information and resources they need in order to resolve their specific query. User needs vary across sectors and could include finding textbooks to support their learning; legal materials to support law activities; images to create a design; trademark information to create a new product; health information to diagnose a patient etc. Digital services, digital literacy, information literacy, general literacy, customer service, problem solving, organisation of resources and systems underpin and characterise the work in this profession.

The provider for this programme - LMP Ltd, will present and be available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have before submitting an expression of interest.

Programme details of the apprenticeship can be found via the link below:

Library, Information and Archive Services (LIAS) Assistants Level 3

There is a minimum of 10 people required for the programme, for a cohort to run. Depending on the level of interest shown, it is intended that the apprenticeship cohort will start early 2023. Entry to the cohort will be by expression of interest application and is open to all University employees who meet the eligibility criteria.

Further information from the provider LMP Ltd

Apprenticeship guidance

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This series of meetings are for technical managers and leaders across the University to meet informally and talk about the successes and challenges of this part of their role.

The meetings are for all those who are professionally responsible for others in the workplace, formally and informally. The meeting may include a short update about the Network or opportunities for leaders and managers. Following that is the chance for smaller groups of colleagues to speak about current priorities and plans, and to feedback suggestions for the development of the Network, supported by PPD.

These monthly meetings are for managers and leaders across the University to meet informally and talk about the successes and challenges of this part of their role. The meetings are for all those who are professionally responsible for others in the workplace, formally and informally.

The meeting may include a short update about the Network or opportunities for leaders and managers. Following that is the chance for smaller groups of colleagues to speak about current priorities and plans, and to feedback suggestions for the development of the Network, supported by PPD.

Further information regarding the Leaders and Managers Network.

Please join John Walne, Senior Investigator leading the new Investigations team within the HR Division, and Louise Akroyd, Lead HR Business Partner, to hear about their work to support when complaints are made about misconduct or inappropriate behaviour.

The session will cover how the formation of the team will help to streamline the process for all parties, to provide support in a consistent and timely way, and generally improve the experience for those involved. We will also consider how managers’ early action to manage issues before they escalate is always the best approach to ensure good working relationships and a positive work environment for everyone.

John is also keen to hear about your own experience of an investigation, if you have been involved, directly or indirectly, to inform the direction and work of the new and growing team. You can email him directly as well as contribute in the session john.walne@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Further information regarding the Leaders and Managers Network.

These monthly meetings are for managers and leaders across the University to meet informally and talk about the successes and challenges of this part of their role. The meetings are for all those who are professionally responsible for others in the workplace, formally and informally.

The meeting may include a short update about the Network or opportunities for leaders and managers. Following that is the chance for smaller groups of colleagues to speak about current priorities and plans, and to feedback suggestions for the development of the Network, supported by PPD.

Further information regarding the Leaders and Managers Network.

The University is an institutional member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and we work together to remove barriers to inclusion.

Keith Harris (BDF Disability Business Partner) will lead this session in partnership with the Disabled Staff Network (DSN). The session will cover what each us can do to support disability inclusion through all aspects of the employee life cycle from attraction and recruitment to development and retention. It will also include a demo of the BDF Knowledge Hub (available when you register with your @cam address) on areas including neurodiversity, mental health and support for People Managers.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions, discuss with others and hear about internal resources such as the DSN Buddy scheme for managers (available for confidential, informal advice when you need it).

Further information about the Leaders and Managers Network.

These monthly meetings are for managers and leaders across the University to meet informally and talk about the successes and challenges of this part of their role. The meetings are for all those who are professionally responsible for others in the workplace, formally and informally.

The meeting may include a short update about the Network or opportunities for leaders and managers. Following that is the chance for smaller groups of colleagues to speak about current priorities and plans, and to feedback suggestions for the development of the Network, supported by PPD.

Further information regarding the Leaders and Managers Network.

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023.

Are you considering apprenticeship training or looking to recruit an apprentice to post? Do you have any concerns, or apprehensions, and don’t know where to go for some support?

This webinar is for you, hosted by Apprenticeship Manager Colin Long, who will be available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have, and dispel some common misconceptions about apprenticeships.

Also joining the webinar will be Phil Stittle, Executive Director for Business Development, at West Suffolk College, who will explain how training providers can help you with selecting an appropriate apprenticeship standard, advertising, recruitment and selection for vacant positions.

A link to join the webinar will be sent with the joining instructions when your booking is confirmed.

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023!

Are you interested in apprenticeship programmes and would like to know more? Do you want to find out how to make them work for you or your department? Or maybe you have a specific question that you need to ask?

This webinar is for you, hosted by Apprenticeship Manager Colin Long, who will be available to help you with all things apprenticeships and answer your burning questions. How do I put existing staff on apprenticeships? Or, How are apprenticeships funded?

Apprenticeships can help people of all ages and at all levels (including post graduate qualifications), to gain the skills and knowledge they need for a rewarding career.

A link to join the webinar will be sent with the joining instructions when your booking is confirmed.

This series of meetings are for technical managers and leaders across the University to meet informally and talk about the successes and challenges of this part of their role.

The meetings are for all those who are professionally responsible for others in the workplace, formally and informally. The meeting may include a short update about the Network or opportunities for leaders and managers. Following that is the chance for smaller groups of colleagues to speak about current priorities and plans, and to feedback suggestions for the development of the Network, supported by PPD.

A network meeting for staff involved with overseeing apprentices at the University, providing the opportunity to obtain updates, share experiences and seek advice.

We will disuss the following topics:-

• University Apprenticeship Awards 2023
• Recruitment - are you ready for September?

Sign up to the Apprenticeships Mailing List.

The session will provide an overview of what export control is and what is covered by UK export control legislation, what the exemptions are, how to comply with UK export control legislation, travel abroad with and remote teaching of controlled items / technology and how US export controls may impact research in UK universities.

These monthly meetings are for managers and leaders across the University to meet informally and talk about the successes and challenges of this part of their role. The meetings are for all those who are professionally responsible for others in the workplace, formally and informally.

The meeting may include a short update about the Network or opportunities for leaders and managers. Following that is the chance for smaller groups of colleagues to speak about current priorities and plans, and to feedback suggestions for the development of the Network, supported by PPD.

Further information regarding the Leaders and Managers Network.

The session will provide an overview of what export control is and what is covered by UK export control legislation, what the exemptions are, how to comply with UK export control legislation, travel abroad with and remote teaching of controlled items / technology and how US export controls may impact research in UK universities.