Programme Leader - Apprenticeship Provision

East Lancashire Learning Group; Accrington; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Accrington is seeking a Programme Leader for its Engineering apprenticeship programmes. The role focuses on managing and enhancing learner outcomes, requiring strong leadership and program coordination skills. Candidates should have experience in apprenticeships and a passion for delivering high-quality education. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified Assessor and IQA with experience in leading apprenticeship programs.
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship standards and funding rules.
• Experience with digital systems to track learner progress.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Training & Development Coaches.
• Ensuring compliance with apprenticeship standards and funding.
• Monitoring apprenticeship program performance against KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Programme Coordination

Communication

Organizational Skills

Digital Systems

Education

Qualified Assessor and IQA

Tools

OneFile

ILR

Job description

Overview

Programme Leader - Apprenticeship Provision
Salary: Up to £41,624.84 per annum, depending on experience plus £3,000 market premium
Hours: 37 per week
Working Weeks: Full year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: Sunday 5th October - midnight
Interview Date: TBC

'Together, Let's Be Extraordinary'

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.

East Lancashire Learning Group is made up of three merged colleges: Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The Group is a beacon for teaching and learning excellence. It is an innovative provider; a research hub for teaching and learning, with a clear ambition to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for learners.

The Exciting Role

Are you ready to lead and develop exceptional apprenticeship programmes? We are seeking a Programme Leader to oversee our Engineering apprenticeship programmes (you don\'t need to be an engineer), focusing on managing and enhancing learner outcomes. Whether you are an experienced programme leader in apprenticeships or an experienced assessor seeking a step up, we want to hear from you. We are looking for someone with strong leadership, programme coordination, and educational experience, within apprenticeships. Join a high-performing, forward-thinking team dedicated to high-quality education and training. If you thrive in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment and have a proven track record of delivering successful apprenticeship delivery, this role could be ideal for you. In this pivotal leadership role, you will play a central part in shaping the success of our engineering apprenticeship provision. We welcome applications from talented assessors looking for an opportunity to step up into a management position, even if you may not have prior management experience. You will be primarily based at our ARC campus but will work across sites as needed to support team collaboration and quality improvement.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading and managing a team of Training & Development Coaches and Workshop Tutors to deliver outstanding engineering apprenticeships.
• Taking strategic responsibility for apprentice progress, quality of delivery, and compliance with all apprenticeship and funding requirements.
• Acting as the Lead IQA and Centre Co-ordinator, ensuring high standards in assessment and quality assurance.
• Monitoring programme performance against key KPIs such as achievement, retention, and satisfaction, using data to inform early intervention.
• Driving continuous improvement through quality processes including SARs, QIPs, audits, and external inspections (e.g. Ofsted, ESFA).
• Collaborating with cross-college teams to provide a joined-up, learner-focused experience.
• Leading on employer engagement and reviews, supporting apprentices and stakeholders through every stage of the learner journey.
• Supporting curriculum planning and innovation, aligning provision with employer needs, sector changes, and best practice in teaching and learning.

What We Are Looking For

• A qualified assessor and IQA with demonstrable experience of leading high-quality apprenticeship provision.
• Strong working knowledge of apprenticeship standards, funding rules, EPA processes, and Ofsted requirements.
• A confident and credible leader with a track record of managing teams, coaching staff, and delivering results.
• Experience using digital systems (e.g. OneFile, ILR, e-portfolios, spreadsheets) to track and improve learner progress.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• A genuine passion for apprenticeships and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for learners and employers.

What We Offer in Return

• Generous annual leave allowance, plus Bank Holidays and closure days, and including a two-week closure over the Christmas period.
• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

How to Apply

If you\'re interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and follow the steps to apply online.

Website: http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!