Apprenticeship Quality Manager

Overview

University College Birmingham is hiring an Apprenticeship Quality Manager to lead apprenticeship-specific quality assurance and improvement within the Centre for Apprenticeships. The role centers on shaping practice, supporting colleagues, and strengthening the overall experience for both apprentices and employers. The position involves evaluating how effectively activities support learning and progress through observation, sampling, case review, and feedback.

Who can apply

Candidates must possess experience in evaluating and strengthening apprenticeship-specific practice along with a clear understanding of how various elements work together to drive apprentice success. Applicants need sound quality judgment, the capability to build relationships, and the skills to improve practice. Furthermore, candidates must be confident in developing quality frameworks, drawing balanced conclusions from evidence, evaluating impact, coaching colleagues, and translating requirements into practical approaches.

What you get

The position offers a salary of £39,560 to £41,885 per annum under Salary Grade SS6. Benefits include 29 days of paid annual leave per year alongside 12 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days. Employees receive entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme featuring a 20.9 percent employer contribution. Additional perks comprise subsidised private healthcare from Aviva with a Digital GP Service, an Employee Assistance Programme offering counseling and financial wellbeing support, annual health MOTs with a Registered Nurse, and professional qualification sponsorship. Staff can also access salary sacrifice schemes for technology and cycles, hybrid working opportunities, and free on-site gym membership.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 8th December 2026.