Head of Apprenticeships

North Hertfordshire College; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a dynamic apprenticeship manager based in Stevenage. The role involves leading the apprenticeship program, engaging with employers, and ensuring high-quality training outcomes. The position is pivotal in shaping apprenticeship strategy and delivering results aligned with industry demands, providing an innovative approach to education.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in managing apprenticeships or curriculum development.
• Passionate about teaching and learning quality.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and collaborative management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop apprenticeship provision aligned with strategic plans.
• Manage effective apprenticeship operations ensuring compliance and performance.
• Foster strong employer relationships and enhance learner experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Strategic Planning

Program Development

Job description

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Who We Are

NHC is part of the Hart Learning Group which also includes Hart L&D, a progressive learning and development business that helps business clients of all sizes to engage with emerging talent, and the Hart Schools Trust. Read More

Our Values

We believe passionately in the power of education to enrich lives, raise aspirations and create prosperity for individuals, businesses and the communities we work in. Read more

Our Mission

Our strategic plan for 2019 - 2023 maps out the next phase of our journey as we seek to build our achievements and push Hart Learning Group towards outstanding in all aspects of work.

Please complete your application below, and we will promptly begin the recruitment process.

SALARY: Up to £60,000 FTE plus pension

JOB TYPE: Permanent

HOURS: Full time

LOCATION: Stevenage or hybrid with travel to Stevenage

Closing Date: Friday 4th July 2025

About the Role:

Are you a dynamic and inspiring leader with a passion for apprenticeships and building strong, collaborative relationships with employers? Hart Learning & Development might have the perfect opportunity for you if:

You’re an enthusiastic and committed apprenticeship or curriculum manager, dedicated to driving outstanding outcomes for learners and employers alike.

You can bring learning programmes to life, engaging and motivating apprentices while ensuring they gain the skills needed by today’s and tomorrow’s industries.

You thrive on working strategically—shaping the long-term vision for apprenticeship delivery, identifying emerging opportunities, and ensuring our offer remains agile and aligned with employer needs and national policy.

You’re skilled at working collaboratively with employers, co-designing apprenticeship programmes that respond to real-world workforce development challenges and help build future talent pipelines.

You have a passion for teaching and learning quality and share our determination to deliver consistently outstanding apprenticeships that exceed expectations.

You embrace innovation and continuous improvement, staying ahead of sector trends and ensuring our provision remains responsive, competitive, and impactful.

You excel at using data and insights to drive performance, quality, and growth, ensuring that every apprentice—and every employer—benefits from a high-quality experience.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in driving forward our strategic vision for apprenticeships, ensuring they remain innovative, commercially viable, and aligned to the needs of employers and the communities we serve. Join us at this exciting stage of growth to help shape the future of education and workforce development in these critical sectors.

About the Organisation:

Hart Learning & Development, part of North Hertfordshire College, delivers apprenticeships, adult and professional programmes across the region and nationally. We specialise in Health, Business, Construction Trades, Management, and Professional Courses, serving clients from national employers like John Lewis Partnership and Lloyds Banking Group to local SMEs. Our team of 50 staff generates an annual turnover of £5 million.

MORE THAN JUST A SALARY

Contributory pension scheme

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Roles and Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop apprenticeship provision in line with the Group’s strategic plans.

Oversee all aspects of apprenticeship operations, ensuring efficient and effective processes that support business performance.

Ensure high-quality experiences for learners and employers throughout the apprenticeship journey, from recruitment to end-point assessment.

Oversee funding and performance management, ensuring compliance with funding rules and successful audit outcomes.

Foster and develop strong employer relationships, including key national levy-paying clients, leading our Account Management team.

Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, such as EPAOs and provider network groups.

Lead a team of programme managers and tutors delivering apprenticeships regionally and nationally.

Develop a creative, client-responsive, and commercially viable apprenticeship offer.

Oversee apprenticeship administration, using data to drive achievement rates and revenue growth.

Collaborate with the Business Development Manager to pipeline and inform sales strategy.

Lead an adult learning portfolio.

Lead the development of a cohesive regional skills portfolio by linking apprenticeships with other provision types, such as Skills Bootcamps and adult learning, in alignment with key strategic priorities.

General duties

To contribute to the effective management and promotion of equality and diversity

To work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, ensuring the College is a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.

To promote with staff and students the importance of safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults they are responsible for and come into contact with.

To work at all times in accordance with North Hertfordshire College’s policies and procedures.

To carry out such duties as may be required from time to time by the college that are appropriate to the grade of the post

This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties attached to the post and is not

an inflexible specification.