Applications are now open for a final opportunity to embark on either a level 3 Team Leader, level 5 Operations Manager or level 6 Chartered Manager apprenticeship.
In April 2026, the government announced changes to the apprenticeship funding rules, meaning these leadership apprenticeships are being defunded.
So this will be the last opportunity to apply for one of these leadership apprenticeships. The application window closes at 5pm on Monday 1 June 2026.
Leadership apprenticeships support personal aspirations and continuous professional development, delivering benefits that are far reaching for the individual and employer. Successful participants:
- develop core leadership competencies and enhanced leadership confidence and performance
- achieve a leadership and management apprenticeship which, depending on the level could also include a qualification at HNC / HND or degree level
- are supported with the benefit of a mentoring relationship throughout the programme (except level 3 apprentices who are not required to have a formalised mentor relationship)
An apprenticeship is a nationally recognised and approved work-based training programme providing the opportunity to learn new skills both on and off the job. With funding covered by the Apprenticeship Levy, there is no personal financial cost for the learner or department.
This application window follows the start of year PDR period, providing an ideal opportunity to act on development aspiration discussions you will have had with your line manager, where a leadership apprenticeship may be a suitable option and can be supported at this time.
Find out more about apprenticeships including details of how to apply and drop-in sessions that are taking place