Operational Manager Apprenticeship
Step Into Leadership with the Operations Manager Apprenticeship
Why Choose
This Apprenticeship?
Earn While You Learn:
Gain a respected leadership qualification while developing hands-on in your current role.
Build Confidence:
Learn to lead teams, manage operations, and support service excellence.
Learning contextualised for your sector:
Get sector-specific learning contextualised for public and social good.
Gain the skills, tools and confidence to lead people, projects and services that make a difference.
Leading & Managing Teams
Develop skills in coaching, conflict resolution, and performance improvement.
Communication & Relationships
Adapt your communication for colleagues, service users, and stakeholders.
Operational Planning
Master scheduling, workforce planning, and daily activity coordination.
Data-Informed Decisions
Use data to plan, track performance, and support compliance.
Project Management
Plan and lead change, using practical tools to deliver measurable outcomes.
Finance & Budgeting
Understand how to prepare, monitor, and manage financial plans.
Governance & Risk
Learn sector-specific policies, safeguarding, and compliance responsibilities.
Change & Innovation
Lead and manage transformation with purpose, vision, and collaboration.
Benefits
Earn a Recognised Qualification
Gain a Level 5 Qualification in Operational Management & Leadership. Equivalent to a Foundation Degree.
Develop Real-World Skills
Apply learning directly to your team, service and priorities.
Grow with Support
Enjoy structured teaching, peer support and dedicated mentoring.
Advance Your Career
Move confidently into senior roles with a clear leadership pathway.
Who Is It For?
Operations Managers: Responsible for teams, projects, or services and seeking to formalise their skills.
Departmental Leads: Managing resources and people across a function or service area.
Business or Service Managers: Overseeing day-to-day operations and looking to strengthen strategic capability.
Emerging Senior Managers: Staff preparing for broader responsibility, progression, or leadership within their organisation.
Get Started Today
Talk to Your Employer: Share your development goals and explore eligibility.
Apply with a Provider: We’ll support your enrolment and get you started.
Start Leading with Impact: Apply your learning as you grow.