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Salary: Up to £41,624.48 per annum dependant on experience Location: Accrington, Lancashire This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 2 months at 23:59 BST. The Vacancy
Programme Leader Engineering Apprenticeships
Salary: Up to £41,624.48 per annum dependant on experience
Hours: 37 per week
Weeks Per Year: Full Year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th August 2025 midnight
Interview Date: TBC
Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?
Our Organisation
This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.
Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges Nelson & Colne College, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as Outstanding under the new Ofsted inspection framework.
Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.
The Exciting Role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Programme Leader Engineering Apprenticeships to join our outstanding team.
This is a pivotal leadership role within our Engineering Division, where youll play a central part in shaping the success of our apprenticeship provision. As part of a high-performing, forward-thinking college group rated Outstanding by Ofsted, youll be surrounded by passionate and experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality technical education and training.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment and has a proven track record of successfully managing apprenticeship delivery. You do not need to be an engineering specialist, but you must bring substantial experience in apprenticeship leadership from onboarding through to End Point Assessment. If youre ready to lead a dynamic team, drive performance, and ensure the very best outcomes for apprentices and employers, this could be the perfect role for you.
Please note: for candidates who bring a strong engineering background and significant industry experience relevant to this role, a market premium payment may be considered.
You will be primarily based at our ARC campus but will work across sites as needed to support team collaboration and quality improvement
What You Will Be Doing
* Leading and managing a team of Training & Development Coaches and Workshop Tutors to deliver outstanding engineering apprenticeships.
* Taking strategic responsibility for apprentice progress, quality of delivery, and compliance with all apprenticeship and funding requirements.
* Acting as the Lead IQA and Centre Co-ordinator, ensuring high standards in assessment and quality assurance.
* Monitoring programme performance against key KPIs such as achievement, retention, and satisfaction, using data to inform early intervention.
* Driving continuous improvement through quality processes including SARs, QIPs, audits, and external inspections (e.g. Ofsted, ESFA).
* Working collaboratively with cross-college teams including Exams, Functional Skills, and Learning Support to provide a joined-up, learner-focused experience.
* Leading on employer engagement and reviews, supporting apprentices and stakeholders through every stage of the learner journey.
* Supporting curriculum planning and innovation, aligning provision with employer needs, sector changes, and best practice in teaching and learning.
What We Are Looking For
* A qualified assessor and IQA with demonstrable experience of leading high-quality apprenticeship provision.
* Strong working knowledge of apprenticeship standards, funding rules, EPA processes, and Ofsted requirements.
* A confident and credible leader with a track record of managing teams, coaching staff, and delivering results.
* Experience using digital systems (e.g. OneFile, ILR, e-portfolios, spreadsheets) to track and improve learner progress.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
* A passion for apprenticeships and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for learners and employers.
* While an engineering background is not essential, you must bring sector knowledge and experience relevant to managing technical apprenticeship programmes.
What We Offer in Return:
Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days totalling 41 days per year
* Access to a workplace pension scheme with employer contributions of 5%
* Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
* A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
* Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
* Free on-site parking on all College sites
Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team
* Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team
The Company
The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.
The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.
We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.
Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.
The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.
Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.
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