Apprenticeship Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade F, Salary A GBP 37,280 per annum
Location: Joint Training Centre, Ripley
Hours : 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Department: Learning and Development
Reports to: Learning and Development Manager
Closing date: midnight on Monday 18 May 2026
About Us:
At Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, were more than an emergency service:were a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether its responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.
Were proud to be one of the countrys top:performing fire and rescue services, recently rated Good in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majestys Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.
About the Role:
Were looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Apprenticeship Manager to lead our apprenticeship provision and help shape the future of learning across the Service. This is a newly designed role, to support the design and project phase of the Firefighter Apprenticeship and ongoing success and management of the programme.
Working within the Learning and Development team, youll be the lead contact for all apprenticeships, with a particular focus on ensuring the quality and successful delivery of our Whole time Firefighter apprenticeship programme an employer provider. Youll work closely with operational teams, HR and finance colleagues, external providers and assessment organisations to make sure apprentices and their managers are well supported throughout their journey.
This role plays a key role in ensuring our apprenticeships are high:quality, compliant, and make the best use of levy funding. Youll provide expert advice on apprenticeship standards and funding rules, oversee quality assurance and evaluation activity, and help prepare the Service for external scrutiny such as Ofsted inspections. Youll also represent DFRS at local and national apprenticeship forums, sharing best practices and building strong partnerships.
Were looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, communicates clearly, and brings a proactive, solutions focused approach. If youre motivated by developing people, improving learner experience, and making a real difference to service delivery and firefighter safety, wed love to hear from you.
There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:
* Knowledge and experience related to assessment and quality assurance of accredited qualifications
* Experience working within apprenticeships, preparation and support for Ofsted inspections and monitoring visits
* Ability to manage a demanding workload where there are conflicting priorities and deadlines
* Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification
What We Offer in Return:
We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Heres what you can expect when you join us:
* Flexible working hours.
* Agile working (60 office based).
* Family friendly policies.
* Annual leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service.
* Free, secure on:site car parking.
* Health and wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service locations.
* Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility for Blue Light Card.
* Employee support networks.
* Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility cri