Head of Apprenticeships

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as the Head of Apprenticeships. In this critical role, you'll oversee apprenticeship programmes and ensure they meet high standards of quality and compliance. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in educational management and a strong understanding of apprenticeship regulations. Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and a supportive environment as you make a real impact on students' educational journeys.

Benefits

29 days of paid leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

On-site car parking

Hybrid working opportunities

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in FE or HE apprenticeship management.
• Strong knowledge of ESFA regulations.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of apprenticeship provision.
• Ensure compliance, quality, and performance across programmes.
• Support curriculum planning and quality assurance for apprenticeships.

Skills

People Management

Compliance Knowledge

Continuous Improvement

Education

Significant experience managing apprenticeships

Job description

Job Title: Head of Apprenticeships

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £62,728 - £66,537 per annum - SS11

Job type: Permanent, Full time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

The University is looking to appoint an experienced and organised professional to lead the operational delivery of its apprenticeship provision. As Head of Apprenticeships, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance, quality, and performance across all apprenticeship programmes.

Reporting to the FE Principal, you will manage the Centre for Apprenticeships team, oversee audit readiness, funding rule compliance, and data accuracy, and ensure that programmes meet employer and learner needs. You will also support curriculum planning and quality assurance to maintain high standards and positive learner outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing apprenticeships within FE or HE, strong knowledge of ESFA regulations and ILR processes, and excellent people management skills. You'll be confident working across departments, engaging with employers, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a key role for someone looking to make a real impact on apprenticeship delivery in a supportive and ambitious educational environment.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 10th August 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Head of Apprenticeships, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Lecturer, Apprenticeships Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Apprenticeships Teacher, HNC/D Lecturer, will also be considered for this role.