Programme Manager

SLS Recruitment Specialising in Further Education; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Recruitment Specialising in Further Education is seeking a Programme Manager to lead a high-performing apprenticeship delivery team, drive learner success, and build strong employer partnerships. You will oversee programme performance, quality and compliance, using data and insights to deliver continuous improvement and support growth and operational excellence.

Applicants should have experience managing apprenticeship programmes, knowledge of ESFA funding rules, excellent stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience managing apprenticeship programmes and delivery teams.
• Strong knowledge of ESFA funding rules and apprenticeship compliance.
• Proven ability to drive learner achievement and employer satisfaction.
• Track record of using data to improve quality and performance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a delivery team of apprenticeship professionals.
• Drive learner achievement, retention and employer satisfaction.
• Manage programme performance, quality and compliance.
• Build employer and stakeholder relationships.
• Use data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Support programme growth and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Delivery management

Stakeholder management

ESFA funding rules

LMS & reporting tools

Quality & performance

Communication & organisation

Education

IQA/V1 qualification

Tools

LMS (Learner Management System)

Job description

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for developing people and delivering outstanding apprenticeship programmes? We're looking for a Programme Manager to lead a high-performing delivery team, drive learner success, and build strong employer partnerships.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and developing a team of apprenticeship professionals
• Driving learner achievement, retention and employer satisfaction
• Managing programme performance, quality and compliance
• Building strong relationships with employers and stakeholders
• Using data and insight to drive continuous improvement
• Supporting programme growth, innovation and operational excellence

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience managing apprenticeship programmes and delivery teams
• Strong knowledge of ESFA funding rules and apprenticeship compliance
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management skills
• Experience using learner management systems and performance reporting tools
• A track record of improving quality, achievement and operational performance
• Outstanding leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA/V1) qualification