We’re hiring aHead of Apprenticeships and Fundingto lead the delivery, compliance, and quality assurance of our apprenticeship provision. This is a key leadership role, reporting directly to the Board, where you'll be empowered to make decisions and drive outcomes independently—with support available, but no micromanagement.
Location:Northolt (Hybrid – 2 days from home, 3 days in-office OR fully office-based)
Salary:£50,000 – £57,000 per annum
Your Responsibilities:
* Lead the strategic and operational delivery of all apprenticeship programmes
* Ensure full compliance with ESFA funding rules and Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework
* Act as the Ofsted nominee and lead for all audits and inspections
* Oversee ILR submissions and quality assurance processes
* Develop, implement, and maintain accreditation and quality standards
* Manage stakeholder relationships, including EPAOs, regulators, employers, and internal teams
* Identify funding opportunities (RoATP, bootcamps, local initiatives) and submit successful bids
* Prepare the organisation for upcoming Ofsted monitoring visits and long-term quality improvement
* Grow apprenticeship enrolments and pipeline across centres
* Build out apprenticeship delivery plans in collaboration with curriculum and operations teams
The Candidate:
You’re a confident, capable professional who thrives on accountability and autonomy. You have the skills and experience to lead apprenticeship delivery end-to-end and the credibility to represent the organisation during inspections and audits.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
* A proven track record in managing apprenticeship provision and funding compliance
* Successful experience with RoATP applications and ESFA audit processes
* In-depth knowledge of Ofsted EIF and the ability to lead inspections as nominee
* Excellent project management, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Strong understanding of ILR processes and apprenticeship standards
* A UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when needed
* A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and make strategic decisions
Ready to lead from the front? Apply now and be part of something impactful.
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