Apprenticeship Manager

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!

Our Support Office is the engine that keeps N Family Club running smoothly – from operations and finance to people, marketing, and strategy. We’re a tight-knit, fast-paced, and mission-driven team that works together to create exceptional experiences for families and teams across all our nurseries. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or early in your career, you’ll be empowered to grow, contribute ideas, and make an impact every day.

Responsibilities

• The Early Careers Manager leads the delivery, development and continuous improvement of high-quality Early Careers programmes that build capability and confidence across all areas of the organisation.
• Execute the Early Careers strategy, leading delivery of high-quality Early Careers programmes across N.
• Manage the full apprenticeship lifecycle, ensuring effective onboarding, progression and completion.
• Design and deliver learning solutions across a range of formats (in-person, virtual, blended and digital) to support apprentice development.
• Support the development and expansion of N’s Early Careers provision in line with the Talent Development strategy.
• Oversee the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account, ensuring accurate administration and funding management.
• Manage and optimise levy utilisation in line with N’s Early Careers strategy.
• Ensure compliance with funding rules across all apprenticeship activity, implementing legislative changes as required.
• Monitor Early Careers performance, using data and reporting to drive continuous improvement of N’s Early Careers provision.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with leaders, partners and providers to deliver a high-quality Early Careers experience.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and policy changes to ensure compliance and successful programme delivery.

You should have…

• Experience working in a fast-paced, growing company, ideally multi-site.
• Proven experience managing Early Careers and apprenticeship programmes.
• In-depth knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and compliance, with experience managing the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS).
• Proven ability to lead and develop others, creating engaged and high-performing teams.
• Strong facilitation skills with experience in blended learning design.
• Confidence using digital tools and learning systems (experience with Attensi is a plus).
• Experience supporting early career learners or young people is desirable.

The N Advantage

• Competitive salary – £40,000 - £50,000.
• Flexible hybrid working model for work-life balance.
• Up to 35 days holiday – including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• £100 annual learning fund, plus access to in-house development opportunities.
• Enhanced family leave for parents, carers, and more.
• 40% childcare discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.
• 5-year loyalty bonus – around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off.
• 10-year loyalty bonus – ‘Out of this world’ experience + 2 extra weeks off.
• Referral bonus – earn up to £1,000 per successful hire.
• Amazing discounts – save on groceries, shopping, fitness and more.
• Travel support – season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Socials & wellbeing – annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.

At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.

If you think you've got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!