Apprenticeship Programme Leader | Growth & Quality

SLS Recruitment Specialising in Further Education; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Recruitment Specialising in Further Education is seeking a Programme Manager to lead a high-performing apprenticeship delivery team, drive learner success, and build strong employer partnerships. You will oversee programme performance, quality and compliance, using data and insights to deliver continuous improvement and support growth and operational excellence.

Applicants should have experience managing apprenticeship programmes, knowledge of ESFA funding rules, excellent stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience managing apprenticeship programmes and delivery teams.
• Strong knowledge of ESFA funding rules and apprenticeship compliance.
• Proven ability to drive learner achievement and employer satisfaction.
• Track record of using data to improve quality and performance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a delivery team of apprenticeship professionals.
• Drive learner achievement, retention and employer satisfaction.
• Manage programme performance, quality and compliance.
• Build employer and stakeholder relationships.
• Use data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Support programme growth and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Delivery management

Stakeholder management

ESFA funding rules

LMS & reporting tools

Quality & performance

Communication & organisation

Education

IQA/V1 qualification

Tools

LMS (Learner Management System)

Job description

SLS Recruitment Specialising in Further Education is seeking a Programme Manager to lead a high-performing apprenticeship delivery team, drive learner success, and build strong employer partnerships. You will oversee programme performance, quality and compliance, using data and insights to deliver continuous improvement and support growth and operational excellence.

Applicants should have experience managing apprenticeship programmes, knowledge of ESFA funding rules, excellent stakeholder