Programme Manager: Apprenticeships
Full-Time
Permanent
FRA and EFI Training Academy: Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

We are seeking a Programme Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of one or more curriculum programmes within the Apprenticeships department.

You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment, strong student outcomes, and full compliance with internal and external quality standards. Working closely with teaching teams, support staff, and industry partners, you will help deliver an engaging, industry-relevant learner experience that supports achievement and progression.

The role combines curriculum management, operational delivery, and a teaching commitment tailored to cohort size and departmental needs, including timetabled and cover teaching as required.

This exciting role offers the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and innovation-driven culture where your contributions will make a real impact.

About you

Qualifications: Teaching qualification (L5 and above) and educational management experience, along with a relevant degree or postgraduate qualification. You will also require Assessor qualifications (e.g. TAQA/CAVA/A1) and a Level 4 IQA qualification.
Experience: You will have experience of teaching as well as educational management and curriculum leadership in FE, HE or Apprenticeship provisions.
Expertise: Strong understanding of quality frameworks and performance improvement processes.
Skills: Excellent team leadership and people management skills, with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.
Values: Driven by a passion for inclusive, industry-aligned education and committed to raising aspirations for all learners, with a proven ability to motivate and inspire outstanding teaching teams.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

To explore the full range of our benefits, please click here.

Salary:

From £41,400 to £46,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

How to apply/Next Steps:

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Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. Please note we are reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, early application is advised.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

Please note we are reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, early application is advised. Interviews will be in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

More Information/Contact us:

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For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, LCBT, EFI Training websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact recruitment@efigroup.ac.uk for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.

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