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Apprenticeship Operations Manager

United Kingdom, Barnsley 35000.00 - 38000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 09, 2026
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The Apprenticeship Operations Manager will lead a team of Skills Coaches delivering apprenticeship standards across a range of sectors. The post-holder will ensure all delivery is compliant with the Education Inspection Framework (EIF), DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules (2025–2026), and audit protocols. They will drive performance, uphold quality, and create a culture focused on learner outcomes, regulatory excellence, and sustained impact.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead, coach, and hold Skills Coaches accountable for high-quality delivery aligned with company values and expectations
  • Set clear, measurable objectives linked to learner achievement, compliance, and contract performance
  • Conduct monthly performance reviews, 1:1s, and CPD planning to develop a capable and confident team
  • Monitor CPD completion and ensure delivery teams meet all professional development targets
  • Oversee and evaluate the intent, implementation, and impact of all apprenticeship programmes
  • Support staff to deliver a coherent, ambitious, and knowledge-rich curriculum aligned to each apprenticeship standard
  • Monitor teaching and learning to ensure that learners know more, do more, and remember more, evidencing learning progression and application in the workplace
  • Promote strong planning and execution of off-the-job training, ensuring it meets minimum required hours and is evidenced properly
  • Support staff in preparing for deep dives, enabling them to confidently articulate curriculum design, sequencing, and learner progress
  • Ensure high standards in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and safeguarding, in line with Ofsted’s expectations
  • Lead regular internal quality reviews and prepare for Ofsted inspections with evidence-backed assurance

Requirements

  • Proven experience in apprenticeship or FE operations management
  • Deep knowledge of the Education Inspection Framework and DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules
  • Track record of achieving performance, funding, and audit success
  • Experience managing teams to deliver compliant and high-impact learning
  • Familiarity with ILR systems, audit evidence standards, and Ofsted readiness

Nice to have

  • Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (AET, PGCE, TAQA)
  • IQA or Lead IQA status
  • Experience across a range of apprenticeship standards and sectors

What we offer

  • 25 days annual leave + extra Christmas shopping day + extra day for Birthday + 8 Bank Holidays = Total 35 Days
  • Additional 2 days leave after 2 years’ service
  • Additional 2 days leave after 5 years’ service
  • Additional 2 days leave after 10 years’ service
  • Vouchers for colleagues who reach a work anniversary, £10 for every year reached
  • Access to the Westfield Health Plan after probation
  • Health Assured from Day 1
  • Early Finish Fridays (3pm finish on the 2nd Friday of every month)
  • Extra discounts and offers through Bright
  • Dress Down Fridays
  • Buy up to 5 days annual leave and sell up to 3

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