Apprenticeship and Qualifications Lead

Southdown; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit provider in Sussex is seeking an Apprenticeship and Qualifications Lead who will create and oversee apprenticeship programs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in skills development and qualifications, managing these initiatives to align with business objectives and enhance learner success.

Benefits

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Access to the Easit Network

Blue Light card

Free advice and counselling service

25 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules.
• Experience managing end-to-end apprenticeship programs.
• Passion for supporting learner success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead apprenticeships and qualifications programmes.
• Collaborate to identify workforce development requirements.
• Ensure compliance and manage apprenticeship frameworks.

Skills

Knowledge of apprenticeship criteria

Experience managing apprenticeship programs

Supporting learner success

Education

Level 3 or above in Learning & Development, Education or HR

Job description

Application Deadline: 28 July 2025

Department: People - HR and Training

Location: East Sussex - Lewes

Compensation: £33,951 / year

Description

Apprenticeship and Qualifications Lead


Location: Lewes
This position is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum 2 days per week in our Lewes office

Salary: £33,951 per year

Hours: 37 per week
Monday – Thursday 9am to 5pm, Fridays – 9am to 4.30pm

What you’ll be doing:


Southdown is the largest not-for-profit provider of care, support, and housing in Sussex. We’ve been helping people access stable accommodation, mental health and care services since 1972, now counting over 900 people as part of our team.

Are you a Learning and Development professional with expertise in skills development, qualifications and apprenticeships? The newly created role of Apprenticeship and Qualifications Lead will help Southdown to develop and lead our apprenticeships and qualifications programmes, ensuring we maximise our levy funding.

You’ll develop the apprenticeship and qualifications framework and oversee its full lifecycle — from compliance and provider management to monitoring and reporting. Ensuring that individual needs are met, you’ll collaborate with the wider Learning and Development team to identify workforce development requirements and ensure apprenticeships and qualifications align with our business objectives.

We welcome applications from those with experience in roles such as Apprenticeship Manager, Apprenticeship Programme Manager, Training Coordinator, Learning and Development Specialist, Talent Development Specialist Talent Development Lead, Education and Training Manager, Skills Development Manager or Workforce Development Coordinator.

Perks and benefits:

• Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
• Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
• Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
• Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
• Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
  
  

Knowledge, skills and experience

What you’ll need for the role:

• Knowledge of apprenticeship criteria and funding rules, apprenticeship frameworks and standards
• Experience managing end-to-end apprenticeship and qualification programmes, from set up to completion
• A passion for supporting learner success and engagement

What would be nice:

• Level 3 or above in Learning & Development, Education or HR (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of learning and development requirements in mental health, learning disability, care and housing sectors would be helpful
• A full driving licence is preferred

Training:
Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.

How to apply:


Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.

The application closing date is 28th July. Interview date is to be confirmed

Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.