Head of Apprenticeship Strategy & Quality

S Knights Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment is assisting an established adult education organisation in East Sussex to appoint a Head of Apprenticeship Development and Quality. You will shape apprenticeship strategy, drive quality and compliance, and build strong employer partnerships to ensure high-quality learner outcomes.

Role requires strategic leadership across curriculum, funding, digital learning and e-portfolio delivery, with a focus on continuous improvement and learner progression.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing and improving apprenticeship provision within FE or similar.
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship standards, funding rules, EPA processes and Ofsted.
• Experience leading SAR, QIP, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth of apprenticeship provision and establish new employer partnerships.
• Oversee budgets and performance of apprenticeship programmes and ensure funding is used effectively.
• Monitor KPIs: recruitment, retention, achievement, completion, learner and employer satisfaction.
• Lead SAR and QIP processes and ensure actions are embedded.
• Ensure programmes align with standards, funding rules, EPA requirements and Ofsted expectations.
• Oversee quality assurance activities and digital learning initiatives.

Skills

Quality assurance

Curriculum development

Compliance

Strategic growth

Employer partnerships

Digital learning

e-portfolio development

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

PGCE / DET or equivalent

Tools

MIS

e-portfolio

Digital learning technologies

Job description

S Knights Recruitment is assisting an established adult education organisation in East Sussex to appoint a Head of Apprenticeship Development and Quality. You will shape apprenticeship strategy, drive quality and compliance, and build strong employer partnerships to ensure high-quality learner outcomes.

Role requires strategic leadership across curriculum, funding, digital learning and e-portfolio delivery, with a focus on continuous improvement and learner progression.