Head Of Apprenticeships (Education)

TL;DR

Head of Apprenticeships (EdTech): Accountable for the end-to-end setup, launch, operation, and scalable growth of hirify.global’s apprenticeship offering with an accent on provider readiness and accreditation, establish robust quality, compliance, and data foundations. Focus on building a commercially viable, quality-led, and operationally excellent apprenticeship model that integrates seamlessly with wider Academy propositions, while remaining compliant, auditable, and scalable.

Location: We work 4 days a week from our London office, with 2 weeks per year to work from anywhere, whether that’s by the beach, in the countryside, or closer to family.

Company

hirify.global's mission is to make careers, and the lives they transform, more accessible to all.

What you will do

• Lead hirify.global through full apprenticeship provider setup and readiness, including requirements across ESFA, DfE, and Ofsted.
• Own day-to-day operational performance of the apprenticeship provision once live and ensure all programmes are compliant, well-governed, accurately funded, and delivered with high learner and employer satisfaction.
• Design and implement a scalable operating model that supports growth without increasing risk.
• Line-manage the Quality & Compliance Manager and Data Manager, ensuring continuous inspection readiness, strong audit outcomes, and funding integrity.
• Partner closely with Sales and Client Partners to shape propositions that can be sold safely and credibly.
• Contribute to Academy strategy, long-range planning, and risk management.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience within an apprenticeship provider environment.
• Deep, working knowledge of ESFA funding rules, Ofsted frameworks, and ILR/data compliance.
• Demonstrable experience setting up apprenticeship provision from the ground up, including governance, policies, and inspection readiness.
• Strong operational mindset, with experience running live provision and managing regulatory risk.
• Experience leading specialist teams across quality, compliance, data, and operations.
• Commercial awareness and confidence partnering with sales and delivery teams to shape viable propositions.

Culture & Benefits

• Enjoy up to 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a Christmas closure period.
• We work 4 days a week from our London office, with 2 weeks per year to work from anywhere.
• Hit the slopes with the team, our all-company ski trip is open to everyone.
• We subsidise your gym membership to help you stay active and energised, and offer weekly in-office massages for a midweek recharge.
• Access to professional support and resources to help you prioritise your wellbeing.
• Regular team socials, performance incentives, and rewards to celebrate your success.

Hiring process

• Call with our TA team.
• 1st Stage Teams Interview: A commercial-focused conversation with the hiring manager or team lead.
• Final Stage Interview - in person: An opportunity to meet the team, learn more about hirify.global and dig into what your first 6 months could look like.