Leadership & Management Apprenticeships develop the skills needed to lead teams, drive business success, and improve performance. Designed for team leaders, supervisors, and senior managers, these fully funded programmes provide practical training to enhance decision-making, strategic thinking, and people management.
Leadership & Management
What Are Leadership & Management Apprenticeships?
Leadership & Management Apprenticeships are ideal for anyone looking to develop their ability to lead people and manage teams effectively, regardless of industry or background.
They’re suited to individuals who are either stepping into their first leadership role or already have some experience managing others and want to build confidence, formal skills, and recognised qualifications.
Benefits for Employers
Develop Talent – Create a pipeline of skilled professionals who understand your business and culture.
Boost Productivity – Apprentices bring fresh ideas and motivation, improving performance and efficiency across your teams.
Save on Costs – Apprenticeships can be fully funded – making training one of the most cost-effective ways to grow your people.
Retain Staff– Investing in development builds loyalty and engagement, helping you keep your best talent.
Apprenticeship Programmes
We offer a wide range of programmes to support the growth of your business and people:
Why choose Leadership & Management Apprenticeships?
- Effective Leadership – Inspire, motivate, and support teams to achieve business goals.
- Strategic Decision-Making – Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- People & Performance Management – Learn to coach, mentor, and manage teams effectively.
- Operational & Project Management – Gain skills in resource planning, budget control, and risk management.
- Communication & Emotional Intelligence – Enhance interpersonal skills for effective leadership.
Apprenticeship Funding
SMEs (non-levy employers with a pay bill under £3 million) usually pay no more than 5% of Apprenticeship training and assessment costs, with the government funding 95% of the course cost. From April 2024, the government fully funds training for apprentices aged 16–21 (and some 22–24 with an EHC plan or care-leaver status). Employers hiring 16–18-year-olds (or eligible 19–24s) also receive a £1,000 incentive. Apprentices must work mainly in England, be on an approved standard, and use a registered training provider. SMEs only pay extra if training costs exceed the funding band.
Large employers with an annual pay bill over £3 million must pay the Apprenticeship Levy, which is 0.5% of their total pay bill, minus a £15,000 allowance. Funds go into a digital Apprenticeship account to pay for approved training and assessments. Unused funds expire after 24 months, but employers can transfer up to 50% of unused levy funds to other employers. If training costs exceed the government’s funding band for a standard, the employer covers the excess.
