Head of Apprenticeships
Location: Campus closest to home location with travel to all sites
Salary: £45,689 - £57,133 per year (Head of Faculty Grade 2 - 9) (Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience)
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for transforming skills, boosting employer engagement and driving excellence in apprenticeship provision?
As our new Head of Apprenticeships, you will lead the strategic direction, development, and delivery of the College’s apprenticeship offer. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our mission to meet local and national skills needs—working with employers, curriculum teams, and senior leaders to drive innovation, growth, and outstanding learner outcomes.
You will champion excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment; ensure full compliance with DfE and Ofsted expectations; and develop a culture of high performance within our apprenticeship team. You will also shape new programme areas, expand employer partnerships, and maximise opportunities arising from emerging skills priorities across the region.
What We Offer
Salary: £45,689 - £57,133 per year (Head of Faculty Grade 2 - 9) (Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Outstanding Benefits
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
- College closure and wellbeing days – including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support
- Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
- Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money while staying active
- Professional Development – training, certifications, and career progression opportunities
- Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry
A leadership role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic vision for apprenticeship growth, quality, and innovation.
- Curriculum development that reflects industry needs, labour‑market intelligence, and future skills priorities.
- High‑quality delivery that meets Ofsted, funding body and awarding‑body standards.
- Strong and sustainable employer partnerships that enhance learner experience and workforce development.
- Financial sustainability through strong planning, monitoring, and resource management.
- A culture of excellence within the apprenticeship delivery team—driving continuous improvement and professional ambition.
What You’ll Bring
- A proven track record of leading successful apprenticeship provision within FE or a similar setting.
- Deep understanding of DfE funding rules, apprenticeship standards, and quality frameworks.
- Experience building strong employer relationships that translate into high‑value opportunities for learners.
- Inspirational leadership, with the ability to motivate teams and drive high performance.
- A forward‑thinking mindset—embracing innovation, digital development, and responsive curriculum design.
Why Choose This Path?
- A chance to shape a major area of strategic growth for the College.
- A supportive and ambitious senior leadership team.
- Strong employer networks and an evolving regional skills landscape.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learners, communities, and local businesses.
- A culture that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional development.
Make a move that truly pays off
If you’re ready to lead apprenticeship provision with ambition, integrity, and impact at Wiltshire College & University Centre, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 22nd February 2026
Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 22nd February 2026
Shortlist date: 23rd February 2026
Interview date: TBC
