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We're Hiring for a Strategic Head of Apprenticeships and Development.Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering high impact apprenticeship and training programmes? We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our operational delivery, drive growth, and ensure excellence across our learning provision.
As Head of Apprenticeship & Training Operations, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the day to day delivery of our apprenticeship and training programmes, ensuring they are effective, efficient, and learner focused. You’ll shape and implement operational strategies that align with our organisational goals, funding priorities, and quality standards.
This is a pivotal role that combines strategic planning, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and performance management to ensure our programmes meet the highest standards and deliver measurable impact.We’re not just looking for a perfect CV we’re looking for the right mindset.
If you’re passionate about learning, eager to grow, and ready to bring energy and fresh ideas to the table, we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation that’s genuinely making a difference in education and workforce development. Whether you’re an experienced professional or someone ready to take the next step, your attitude and ambition matters the most.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £58,950 to £72,050 p.a.(dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
•25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days)
•Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
•Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
•Annual salary pay review
•Refer a friend scheme
•Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits
There’s also the opportunity to progress your career! There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.
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Location: Midlands
Contact: Permanent
Hours:37 hours a week.Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00pm
Closing Date: 26 August 2025
Key Responsibilities
* Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within apprenticeships, work-based learning, or vocational training.
* Proven track record of launching and scaling new training products or services within a regulated environment.
* Strong understanding of ESFA funding, Ofsted requirements, and the post-16 education landscape.
* Commercially astute, with experience driving business growth through strategic planning and innovation.
* Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Skilled in team leadership, operational planning, and performance management.
* Data-driven and outcomes-focused, with a passion for delivering learner impact and employer value.
Skills and Experience
•Excellent interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging a wide range of people both by phone and in person. Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to negotiate and influence effectively.
•Exceptional time management, organisational, and administrative skills — capable of planning, scheduling, and processing information accurately to meet deadlines.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel), databases, and general office equipment.
•Skilled in managing a varied workload and prioritising tasks in a dynamic environment.
•Experienced in researching, analysing, interpreting, and managing data and information.
•Resourceful in identifying and implementing solutions to problems.
•Confident in engaging individuals who have experienced disadvantage and/or present with complex needs.
•Highly motivated and self-driven, with a strong sense of initiative.
•Resilient under pressure and adaptable to changes in processes, operations, and contractual guidance.
•Demonstrates success in achieving individual performance goals and contributing to team and organisational targets.
Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face.
We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work.
Seetecis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.
You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under” About us”
Seetecis an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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