Head of Apprenticeships and Funding

Lead the Future of Apprenticeships – Head of Apprenticeships and Funding Hybrid (Northolt) £50,000 – £57,000 Take Ownership. Drive Quality. Shape Skills for the Future. Are you ready to lead from the front and build a high-impact Apprenticeships and Funding department from the ground up? This is a rare opportunity to make a strategic difference within a well-established, forward-thinking organisation that champions education, compliance, and social impact. About the Organisation This dynamic organisation is widely respected for delivering quality-focused training and skills programmes. With strong ties to industry, a commitment to regulatory excellence, and an inclusive team culture, they’re now embarking on an exciting phase of growth, and looking for a driven leader to spearhead their apprenticeships strategy. Here, your expertise won’t just be welcomed, it’ll be pivotal. You'll be supported by a collaborative senior leadership team and given the autonomy to shape structure, process, and partnerships for long-term success. The Role As Head of Apprenticeships and Funding, you’ll lead the development and operational delivery of apprenticeship programmes from enrolment through to EPA. Reporting directly to the Board, you’ll also be the key contact and Ofsted Nominee—driving compliance, audits, and quality across the business. Your core responsibilities will include: * Leading RoATP and Skills Bootcamp applications * Ensuring EIF standards and ESFA funding rules are fully met * Building and managing a new department with robust systems and people practices * Overseeing ILR submissions and audit preparation (ESFA, Ofsted, awarding bodies) * Driving continuous quality improvement and safeguarding standards * Building partnerships with EPAOs, funding bodies, and employers * Working with curriculum and centre leads to develop innovative new programmes Ideal Candidate You're a confident and capable apprenticeship leader, excited by the opportunity to build and shape a new division. You're equally comfortable in the detail of funding compliance and the big picture of stakeholder engagement. You’ll bring: * Deep understanding of ESFA, DfE, and Ofsted EIF frameworks * Proven success in RoATP and funding bid submissions * Experience leading Ofsted inspections as Nominee * Strong interpersonal, project management, and communication skills * A valid UK driving licence and flexibility to travel * A track record of building or leading apprenticeships teams in private sector settings Apply Now – Build Something That Lasts If you're ready to lead with impact and drive innovation in apprenticeships and funding, this is your opportunity to take ownership and deliver lasting change. Apply today to be considered for this career-defining leadership role

Location: UB5, Northolt Mandeville,London, GB

Posted Date: 7/18/2025