Were hiring a Head of Apprenticeships and Funding to 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 independentlywith 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 Ofsteds 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: Youre 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, youll 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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