Director of Apprenticeships & Training
Lead ops & quality for a growing training provider. Drive OFSTED excellence, digital growth & impact. £70k. Hampshire
Location: Hampshire/Dorset/Sussex/Surrey
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
Type: Office based / multi-site centres
Are you a strategic Apprenticeships leader with a passion for educational excellence and operational transformation?
Do you thrive in an environment where quality and impact drive everything you do?
Our client is a high-performing apprenticeship training provider with a rapidly growing commercial training offer, and a clear commitment to continuous improvement.
Following significant investment in systems and infrastructure, they are now seeking a Head of Operations & Quality to lead their next phase of growth and excellence.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational and quality agenda across all areas of the organisation (Apps & Commercial Training)
This is a leadership opportunity that blends strategic oversight with hands-on delivery management- ensuring the business continues to meet (and exceed) OFSTED expectations while advancing its digital, commercial, and apprenticeship ambitions.
You’ll lead a team of three Managers and around 40 Coaches & Tutors indirectly
The team is strong, committed, and ready for the next level of leadership to help them deliver outstanding learner and employer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as OFSTED Nominee (or shadow nominee) and lead all inspection readiness activity.
* Ensure compliance and excellence across apprenticeships and commercial training provision.
* Drive digitalisation of systems and processes, embedding efficiency and innovation throughout the business.
* Oversee P&L performance, managing budgets and departmental cost control.
* Lead the organisation’s commitment to excellence in both funded and commercial learning provision.
About You
You are an experienced operations and quality leader within the training or education sector, with a proven track record of delivering funded learning programmes. You combine a deep understanding of quality & operations in apprenticeships, and commercial training
You’ll bring:
* Proven operational leadership experience in a training provider or FE setting.
* Hands-on experience as an OFSTED Nominee or Shadow Nominee.
* Strong knowledge of compliance and funding.
* Demonstrable P&L management and financial control experience.
* A passion for innovation, digital transformation, and educational excellence.
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational and quality strategy of a forward-thinking, growing provider that’s recognised for its innovation and learner success.
* 26 days leave + bank holidays
* Buy and sell holiday via salary sacrifice (+/- 5 days)
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life assurance