Apprenticeships Manager

Salary: £40,000 £45,000 per annum
Location: Newcastle

Are you ready to take ownership of nationally funded education programmes and lead operational excellence across Apprenticeships and government-funded provision? This is a senior, high-impact role where your expertise in compliance, performance, and quality will directly shape learner outcomes and organisational success.

The Company

You ll be joining a well-established, nationally recognised training provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, career-focused education. The organisation combines decades of heritage with a modern, people-first culture, investing heavily in staff development, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This is an employer that genuinely values its people, offering clear progression opportunities, autonomy at a senior level, and access to a wide portfolio of professional training.

What s on offer:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Health cash plan & life assurance (post-probation)
Employer pension scheme
Monthly company social events
Free access to the full training portfolio with paid learning time
Supportive, inclusive working environment with long-term career progression

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Apprenticeships Manager will lead the operational delivery, compliance, and performance of funded education contracts, including Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, and other government-funded programmes.

You will have end-to-end responsibility for ensuring funding rules are met, performance targets are achieved, and delivery teams are supported to maintain outstanding quality.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the full operational lifecycle of funded education contracts
Monitoring KPIs including learner starts, retention, achievement, and income
Ensuring accurate, timely ILR submissions and full audit readiness
Leading internal audits and preparing for external inspections and funding reviews
Maintaining performance dashboards, risk registers, delivery schedules, and reports
Working closely with curriculum and quality teams to align delivery and compliance
Providing strong operational leadership to delivery and support teams
Acting as the main operational contact for funders, employers, and partners
Monitoring financial performance, funding reconciliation, and recovery planning

Ideal Candidate

This role will suit a confident, detail-driven education professional with a strong background in funded provision and operational leadership.

You will have:

Proven experience managing Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, or ESFA-funded contracts
Strong knowledge of ESFA funding rules, ILR data, audits, and compliance requirements
Experience in an operational or senior management role within a training provider
Excellent analytical, reporting, and organisational skills
Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
Working knowledge of Ofsted, Ofqual, and awarding body frameworks
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with high attention to detail
A collaborative leadership style and commitment to quality improvement

Apply Now

If you re looking for a senior Apprenticeships leadership role where your expertise will directly influence quality, compliance, and learner success, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Apply today to take the next step in your career and play a pivotal role in delivering excellence across funded education programmes.

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