Deputy Director of Apprenticeships

Overview

Shape the future of degree apprenticeships at Manchester Met. You are a strategic leader with a proven track record in Higher Education, ready to make a lasting impact on learners, employers, and the wider skills landscape.

Manchester Met's Apprenticeships Unit leads the development, recruitment, and delivery of degree apprenticeships across the University. As Deputy Director of Apprenticeships, you will join a forward thinking senior leadership team within a sector leading unit. In 2022, we were awarded Outstanding by Ofsted in all categories-an endorsement of our commitment to excellence that continues to be reflected in consistently high satisfaction ratings from both employers and apprentices.

Our programme has grown significantly over the past decade, working with more than 700 employers-from global corporate and public sector organisations to innovative SMEs-delivering high quality, industry relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications to more than 3,000 apprentices. The success is underpinned by strong partnerships with academic colleagues across all faculties and with employer partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into effective operational plans.
• Lead performance monitoring, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Support curriculum development and academic collaboration.
• Deputise for the Director and represent the University externally.

Qualifications

We particularly welcome applicants with leadership experience in both Higher and Further Education and a strong understanding of apprenticeship policy, funding, and regulation.

Contact

To make an initial informal enquiry, please contact James Walker, Apprenticeships Director at

Application Process

Applications must be made via our recruitment system and should include a full CV and a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how your knowledge, skills and experience match the essential criteria being sought (no more than two pages of A4).

Important Dates

Closing Date - Sunday 16 November 2025
Interview Date - Tuesday 9 December 2025

About Manchester Met

We are one of the UK's largest and most popular universities, dedicated to outstanding research and excellent education. Our community of over 5,100 colleagues works in partnership to bring about positive change regionally, nationally, and globally. Build a role with purpose, in an environment designed to unlock your potential. Be part of Manchester Met. Be Manchester Met proud. Let's transform lives together.

Inclusion

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Disability Confident Leader

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.