Operational Manager Apprenticeship
Drive Strategic Growth with Skilled Operational Managers
Empower your organisation by developing leaders who are not only equipped to manage teams and deliver services, but who can lead strategic initiatives, drive change, oversee operational efficiency, and embed practices that deliver measurable impact — improving performance, staff experience, and long-term outcomes.
Build Stronger Operational Leadership
Train current or emerging leaders to manage teams, projects, and strategic objectives.
Organisations with effective mid-level managers are 30% more likely to exceed performance targets (Chartered Management Institute, 2023).
Improve Team Performance and Service Delivery
Develop capabilities in performance management, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
High-performing managers increase team productivity by up to 26% (Gallup, 2022).
Strengthen Change and Project Management Capacity
Equip staff to scope, plan, and lead operational transformation in complex, people-focused environments.
71% of change initiatives fail without strong middle management buy-in (McKinsey, 2023).
Promote Governance, Compliance and Quality
Develop managers who understand sector-specific policies, risk management, safeguarding, and data-led decision-making.
Operational leaders trained in compliance reduce audit failures by 40% (Skills for Care, 2023).
Enable Digital-Led Efficiency
Advance digital literacy in your leadership team—helping drive smarter use of data, systems and automation.
Public sector organisations using data-led decisions improve efficiency by up to 27% (GovTech, 2022).
Support Succession Planning
Invest in your internal talent and create a clear leadership pipeline.
Employers with clear leadership development pathways see 24% higher staff retention (CMI, 2023).
Programme Features
Level 5 Qualification: Equivalent to a foundation degree.
Blended Delivery: Apprentices combine learning with on-the-job application for real-world impact.
Key Skills Developed: Leadership, performance management, planning, budgeting, data analysis, and strategic execution.
Sector-Specific Context: Tailored programmes for your organisation and industry
Real-Time Impact: Apprentices apply learning in key areas such as workforce planning, quality improvement, and team performance.
Duration: 16 months + End Point Assessment (5 months). Flexible to fit around operational needs.
How It Works?
Identify Candidates: Select employees ready to enhance their skills and supercharge their careers.
Employ an apprentice: If you have a vacancy for the position, enhance your talent attraction by advertising for an opportunity that combines training and working
Collaborate with a Provider: Partner with a training provider to deliver sector-specific programs and assist with apprentice recruitment
Make Use of the Apprenticeship Levy: Use your own unspent levy or benefit from a levy transfer to take advantage of programmes at no cost to employer or learners
Contact Us Now to discuss funding & recruitment options, program details, or tailored training plans for your team.