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Salary: Up to £41,624.48 per annum dependant on experience plus £3,000 market premium
Location: Accrington, Lancashire
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 15 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
Programme Leader – Apprenticeships (Engineering Programmes)
Salary: Up to £41,624.48 per annum dependant on experience plus £3,000 market premium
Hours: 37 per week
Weeks Per Year: Full Year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: Sunday 14th September- midnight
Interview Date: TBC
Looking to lead and shape the future of engineering talent? We’re seeking a Programme Leader to oversee our engineering apprenticeship programmes. You don’t need to be an engineer – we’re looking for someone with strong leadership, programme coordination, and educational experience, ideally within apprenticeships or vocational training
‘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 you’ll 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, you’ll 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 you’re 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 h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk
* 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
East Lancashire Learning Group
East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.
We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years – the only college in the country to achieve this – ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence-based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector-leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.
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