Apprenticeship and Accreditation Lead

Location: Flexible / Hybrid Working Available

Part-time: 17.5 hours per week

Salary: £19,965

Make a Difference Through Learning and Development

At Leonard Cheshire, we believe in creating opportunities that enable people to thrive. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Apprenticeship and Accreditation Lead to manage and develop our apprenticeship and accreditation programmes across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting learning, professional development, and organisational growth while helping colleagues access high-quality qualifications and career pathways.

About the Role

As our Apprenticeship and Accreditation Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing Leonard Cheshire's apprenticeship programme and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). You will act as the organisation's subject matter expert on apprenticeships, qualifications, and funding opportunities, ensuring compliance and maximising the use of available development funding.

You will work closely with departments across the charity to identify learning needs, align these with apprenticeship standards, and build strong partnerships with external training providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Leonard Cheshire's apprenticeship programme and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs).
• Administer the Government digital account for Growth and Skills Levy funds.
• Work with departments across the organisation to identify learning and development needs and align them with apprenticeship standards.
• Develop, negotiate and manage contracts with apprenticeship training providers.
• Be the central point of contact for learning and development qualifications across the UK.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on apprenticeship and qualification opportunities.
• Complete funding applications and maintain supporting evidence and reporting requirements.
• Keep up to date with apprenticeship standards, qualification frameworks and funding regulations.
• Produce reports, data analysis and management information as required.
• Support wider organisational projects when needed.

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Proven experience managing apprenticeship programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Growth and Skills Levy requirements.
• Understanding of current apprenticeship standards and SVQ requirements.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts with external stakeholders.
• A genuine commitment to the values and mission of Leonard Cheshire.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong Microsoft Office and digital administration skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accurate data management skills.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
• Resilience and adaptability when working with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why Join Leonard Cheshire?

At Leonard Cheshire, our values guide everything we do:

Positive – Warm, empathetic and always looking to improve.

Proud – Strong-willed, spirited and firm in our beliefs.

Pioneering – Creative, confident and committed to driving positive change.

When you join us, you'll become part of an organisation dedicated to creating a more inclusive society and supporting people to live, learn and work as independently as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Join us and help shape learning opportunities that make a lasting impact. Apply today.