Apprenticeships Manager

S Knights Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education provider is looking for an experienced Apprenticeships Manager to oversee the operational delivery of nationally funded contracts. This role entails leading compliance, performance monitoring against KPIs, and collaborating with curriculum teams to ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in funded education delivery, strong analytical skills, and will play a crucial role in shaping successful learning outcomes. A supportive environment with growth opportunities is offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health cash plan & life assurance after probation

Employer pension scheme

Monthly company social events

Free access to training courses

Qualifications

• Experience managing Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, or similar funded contracts.
• Knowledge of ESFA funding rules and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of funded contracts including compliance monitoring.
• Ensure accurate ILR submissions with full audit compliance.
• Act as the main contact for funders, partners, and employers.

Skills

Operational leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Apprenticeships Manager

Salary: £40,000 £45,000 per annum

Location: Newcastle

Are you an experienced operations professional with a passion for funded education, compliance, and performance excellence? This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of nationally funded contracts and play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality learning outcomes that change lives and careers.

About the Organisation

You’ll be joining a highly respected, long-established education provider with a national footprint and a strong reputation for career-focused training. With a broad portfolio of industry-recognised programmes and a commitment to innovation, quality, and learner success, this organisation combines heritage with a modern, people-first culture.

Why you’ll love working here

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Health cash plan & life assurance after probation
• Employer pension scheme
• Monthly company social events
• Free access to the full training portfolio, with paid time to complete courses
• Supportive, inclusive environment with genuine opportunities for progression

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll lead the operational delivery, compliance, and performance of funded contracts including Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, and other government-funded provision.

Key responsibilities include:

• End-to-end operational management of funded contracts
• Monitoring performance against KPIs such as starts, retention, achievement, and income
• Ensuring accurate and timely ILR submissions with full audit compliance
• Leading internal audits and preparing for external inspections and reviews
• Maintaining dashboards, risk logs, delivery schedules, and performance reports
• Working closely with curriculum teams to align delivery models, quality assurance, and compliance
• Providing operational leadership to delivery teams, ensuring funding and quality standards are met
• Acting as the main operational contact for funders, partners, and employers
• Monitoring financial performance, funding reconciliation, and implementing recovery plans where needed

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a confident, detail-driven leader with a strong background in funded education delivery.

You’ll bring

• Proven experience managing Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, or similar funded contracts
• In-depth knowledge of ESFA funding rules, ILR data, audits, and compliance frameworks
• Experience in operational leadership within a training or education provider
• Strong analytical, reporting, and organisational skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Working knowledge of Ofsted, Ofqual, and awarding body requirements
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with high attention to detail
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement

Apply Now

If you’re ready to step into a senior operational role where your expertise will directly influence quality, compliance, and learner success, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help drive excellence across funded education deliver.