Apprenticeships Operations Manager
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes and driving innovation in work-based learning? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Apprenticeships Operations Manager to lead our Services to Business provision.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for the successful delivery of all Services to Business programmes, including apprenticeships and Functional Skills. You will oversee the full learner journey, ensuring consistently high achievement rates and a positive experience for both learners and employers.
As part of the role, you will lead and support a team of Apprenticeship Coordinators, Assessors, and Functional Skills staff. You’ll be responsible for ensuring quality assurance standards are met, maintaining full compliance with regulatory and funding requirements, and driving curriculum development that meets sector demands.
A core focus will be the development of strong employer relationships to ensure our programmes remain relevant and aligned with industry needs. Budget monitoring and ensuring programme viability will also form an important part of your remit.
We’re looking for an ambitious and experienced professional with a background in apprenticeship delivery or work-based learning. You should have a proven track record in leading successful apprenticeship programmes, with a strong understanding of current frameworks, standards, and quality assurance processes.
You will hold a recognised teaching qualification, and Assessor/Internal Verifier qualifications (such as A1/V1 or D32/D33/D34) are highly desirable. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, along with a proactive and collaborative approach, are essential for this role.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible impact on learner success and employer engagement while leading innovation in vocational training.
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Bishop Burton/Riseholme College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 50 days holiday including annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays, all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Friday 27th June 12 noon
We reserve the right to close this vacancy upon successful appointment
Interview date: TBC
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
