Apprenticeship Quality Manager

S Knights Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interim role

Job summary

The Organisation is seeking an Interim Quality & Compliance Manager to take ownership of quality assurance, Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement across apprenticeship and training provision in Warwickshire.

You will lead audits, develop QIPs, SARs, and ensure safeguarding and ESFA compliance while partnering with senior leaders to drive improvements and positive learner outcomes. This role offers interim responsibility with a clear impact on organisational quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in apprenticeships, FE, work-based learning or training provision.
• Proven experience supporting or leading Ofsted inspections.
• Strong understanding of EIF and apprenticeship inspection methodology.
• Knowledge of ESFA funding rules and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ofsted inspection readiness across apprenticeship and training provision.
• Coordinate activity during Ofsted inspections.
• Carry out quality assurance reviews, audits and sampling across delivery.
• Develop, implement and monitor Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Support SAR production and ongoing development.
• Maintain inspection-ready evidence across programmes.
• Conduct ESFA funding compliance audits and identify actions.
• Review learner files and processes for policy compliance.
• Ensure staff qualifications, safeguarding and safer recruitment standards.

Skills

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Documentation

Job description

Apprenticeship Quality Manager

Location: Warwickshire

Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Interim

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Quality Manager or Quality & Compliance professional with a strong background in apprenticeships, Further Education, work-based learning or training?

This is an opportunity to step into a key interim position with a growing apprenticeship and training provider, taking ownership of quality assurance, compliance, Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, managers and delivery teams to identify risk, strengthen quality processes and drive improvements that support positive outcomes for apprentices and employers.

About the Organisation

Our client is a growing apprenticeship and training provider focused on delivering high-quality learning and positive outcomes for apprentices and employers.

Quality, compliance, safeguarding and continuous improvement are central to the organisation’s approach, with a strong focus on maintaining effective systems and Ofsted inspection readiness.

The Role

As Interim Quality & Compliance Manager, you’ll provide leadership and professional challenge across the organisation’s quality and compliance activity.

• Lead Ofsted inspection readiness across apprenticeship and training provision.
• Support and coordinate organisational activity during Ofsted inspection.
• Carry out quality assurance reviews, audits and sampling across apprenticeship delivery.
• Develop, implement and monitor Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Support the production, review and ongoing development of Self-Assessment Reports (SARs).
• Maintain robust, inspection-ready evidence across Accountancy and HR apprenticeship programmes.
• Conduct monthly ESFA funding compliance audits, identifying risks and required actions.
• Review learner files, compliance records and operational processes to ensure requirements are met.
• Provide assurance around staff qualifications, DBS, safeguarding, Prevent and safer recruitment.
• Analyse quality and performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Coach and support managers and practitioners to improve quality, compliance and learner outcomes.
• Monitor improvement actions and provide clear, evidence-based reporting to senior leadership.
• Maintain appropriate risk registers, escalation processes and quality documentation.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for an experienced quality professional who can operate confidently across both strategic quality management and operational compliance.

• Significant experience within apprenticeships, FE, work-based learning or training provision.
• Proven experience supporting or leading Ofsted inspections.
• Strong understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF) and apprenticeship inspection methodology.
• Detailed knowledge of ESFA funding rules, apprenticeship standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience undertaking quality audits, sampling, reviews and compliance monitoring.
• Proven experience developing and implementing QIPs and SARs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Prevent and safer recruitment requirements.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to provide constructive challenge while maintaining effective working relationships.
• A highly organised, resilient and solutions-focused approach.

Why Apply?

• £38,000 – £40,000 per annum.
• Interim opportunity with a growing apprenticeship and training provider.
• Significant influence over quality, compliance and Ofsted readiness.
• Opportunity to drive measurable quality improvement across apprenticeship provision.
• Work closely with senior leadership and operational teams.
• Make a direct contribution to learner and employer outcomes.