Apprenticeship Quality Manager

Reed Learning is looking for an Apprenticeship Quality Manager to join their expanding team! Offering a fully remote role for an experienced Quality Manager to come onboard and really make a difference!

Overview

As the Apprenticeship Quality Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring quality standards and the effectiveness of our HR and L&D provision. You will need to have extensive knowledge of apprenticeship programme compliance together with Ofsted, awarding bodies and ESFA regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination, delivery, and management of apprenticeship programmes.
• Manage the development and implementation of a strategy for effective self-assessment.
• Preparing performance data, and updating on progress against the quality improvement plan.
• Manage stakeholder relationships including End Point Assessment Organisations, Awarding Bodies, employers and businesses.
• Responsibility for the annual Self-Assessment Report and ongoing Quality Improvement Plan, compliant with the Education Inspection Framework and Ofsted requirements.
• Lead inspections and audits from external agencies including Ofsted and ESFA.
• Ensure that Safeguarding and Prevent requirements are implemented, monitored, and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• Undertake other administrative duties necessary to support the Apprenticeship Manager and ensure top quality, continuous improvement, and compliance within the programmes.

Skills and qualifications

• Experience of managing an Apprenticeship Quality function is essential.
• Expert knowledge of education inspection frameworks is essential.
• Sound understanding of the apprenticeship monitoring requirement (as outlined in the current Apprenticeship funding rules and technical guidance).
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to engage proactively within a team, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of HR and L&D apprenticeships would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Paid time off to move home
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Insurance benefits including life assurance
• Discount scheme including gyms and popular retailers
• Range of wellbeing and mental health support avenues