Apprenticeship Delivery Manager in Penistone

Lavender International NDT is an industry-leading training provider, delivering specialised courses and examinations in Non-Destructive Testing to students worldwide. Since August 2023, we successfully deliver Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships to over 170 learners. We have built strong partnerships with employers and achieved high success and retention rates.

We are seeking a motivated individual to lead a team of tutors within our specialist apprenticeship provision. As an organisation, we are committed to maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement, having recently made significant progress across all key themes identified in our Ofsted monitoring visit.

The role:

• This is a full-time position with a flexible work-from-home policy. The role will involve travel across England, including monthly team meetings in Sheffield and visits to client sites.

Key duties to include:

• Manage a team of Tutors on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the training delivered provides the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the NDT Standard(s) and that all aspects of the apprenticeship are covered.
• Plan and oversee the delivery of Maths and English Functional Skills in line with individual apprentice needs.
• Assign Apprentices to Tutors to ensure maximum capacity utilisation and collaborate with the Sales Manager to achieve start targets.
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure training practices are high quality, including observation of training delivery and reviews.
• Support and coordinate the design, development and delivery of training materials and curriculum content.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, SAR, QIP and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor Apprentice progress and plan and manage timely completions, ensuring alignment with apprenticeship standards, EPA and certification processes.
• Plan and conduct monthly 1:1s with tutors and set clear KPIs and implement management action plans to drive performance and timely completions.
• Support Tutors with the preparation of portfolios and evidence required for assessment, including End Point Assessment.
• Build and maintain strong employer relationships, attend regular meetings and resolve any issues involving their apprentice(s).
• Ensure pre-enrolment, enrolment, assessment, and certification processes are carried out effectively to ensure learners are undertaking the most appropriate programmes.
• Carry out audits of apprentice assignments and project work to ensure quality of provision and provide feedback and guidance to apprentices and Tutors as necessary.
• Provide monthly forecasts on departmental outcomes and tutor caseloads to the Operations Manager.
• Escalate risks and provide regular updates on apprentice progress, implementing interventions for those at risk of falling behind.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted requirements and apprenticeship funding rules, supporting preparation for audits and inspections.

Experience:

• Proven experience in team leadership and resource management.
• Demonstrate experience of planning, delivering, and evaluating training in a classroom-based environment, ideally within Further Education.
• Experience supporting learner progression, achievement and retention.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excel.
• Excellent organisational, communication and self-motivation skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Apprenticeship reforms, including Ofsted framework, Apprenticeship Standards and Endpoint Assessment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience using learner management systems and reporting tools.
• Confident in managing remote teams and driving performance and accountability.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across England.

Desirable:

• Experience of Ofsted inspections.
• Knowledge of Individualised Learner Record (ILR) requirements and DfE audit processes.
• Experience working within a Further Education or training provider environment.

Lavender International is a 100% employee-owned business, meaning all employees can contribute and have their voices heard. Everyone here is responsible for the success of our business, and we have a profit share scheme that benefits all employees.

Deadline: 3rd April 2026

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to madeleine@lavender-ndt.com