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Programme Manager

Derby
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🚀 We're Hiring: Programme Manager – Apprenticeships

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for developing people and delivering outstanding apprenticeship programmes? We're looking for a Programme Manager to lead a high-performing delivery team, drive learner success, and build strong employer partnerships.

What you'll be doing:

  • Leading and developing a team of apprenticeship professionals
  • Driving learner achievement, retention, and employer satisfaction
  • Managing programme performance, quality, and compliance
  • Building strong relationships with employers and stakeholders
  • Using data and insight to drive continuous improvement
  • Supporting programme growth, innovation, and operational excellence

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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?

Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.

Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.

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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme

PwC·London, UK
£35,000/yr

Why you're a good match

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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Why you're a good match

You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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Experience fit

Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

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We're looking for someone with:

  • Experience managing apprenticeship programmes and delivery teams
  • Strong knowledge of ESFA funding rules and apprenticeship compliance
  • Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management skills
  • Experience using learner management systems and performance reporting tools
  • A track record of improving quality, achievement, and operational performance
  • Outstanding leadership, communication, and organisational skills

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Desirable:

  • Team Leader or Management qualification
  • Assessor (CAVA/A1) qualification
  • Internal Quality Assurance (IQA/V1) qualification

If you're ready to lead a successful apprenticeship programme and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch to find out more or apply today!

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Skills

Team Leadership
Apprenticeship Management
ESFA Funding Rules
Compliance Management
Stakeholder Management
Client Relationship Management
Learner Management Systems
Performance Reporting
Data Analysis
Quality Assurance
Operational Excellence
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Continuous Improvement

Location

Derby, England, United Kingdom

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