AI Training & Apprenticeships Manager Full Time NEW

About the Role
The AI Training & Apprenticeships Manager, based in Northampton, will lead and develop a growing delivery function for AI Apprenticeships and short courses. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £45,000 and £60,000, plus benefits including 25 days holiday, bank holidays, and remote flexible working. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert in AI, apprenticeships, and funded training, managing a small team of Trainers and Skills Coaches. Key responsibilities include shaping high-quality learning experiences, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and driving performance across the function.

AI Training & Apprenticeships Manager📍 Remote / Hybrid (UK)💰 Up to £60,000 benefits🕒 Full Time | Permanent🌴 25 days holiday bank holidays | Flexible workingAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced and driven AI Training & Apprenticeships Manager to lead and develop a growing delivery function across AI Apprenticeships and short courses.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership role—you will lead from the front as a subject matter expert in AI, apprenticeships, and funded training, while managing and developing a small but expanding team of Apprenticeship Trainers and Skills Coaches.You will play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality learning experiences, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and driving performance across programmes in one of the fastest-growing areas of digital skills—Artificial Intelligence and Automation.What You’ll Be DoingLead, manage and mentor a team of Apprenticeship Trainers and Skills CoachesDeliver high-quality training, coaching and workshops across AI apprenticeship programmes and short coursesAct as the subject matter expert for AI, automation, and digital learning deliveryOversee learner progress, quality assurance, and End Point Assessment (EPA) readinessEnsure programmes are delivered in line with funding rules and compliance requirementsWork closely with employers to support learner success and satisfactionSupport curriculum development aligned to industry needs and emerging AI trendsDrive performance, engagement, and continuous improvement across deliveryProgramme ContentYou and your team will support learners across topics such as:AI Ethics, Governance & Data ProtectionAI Risk, Security & ComplianceProcess Improvement & AutomationAutomation ToolsData-Driven Decision MakingHuman-Centred AI DesignAgile Delivery & AI ImplementationChange Management & AI AdoptionStakeholder Engagement & InfluencingWhat We’re Looking ForProven experience within Apprenticeships delivery (essential)Strong understanding of apprenticeship funding, compliance, and Skills England requirementsExperience managing or mentoring Trainers, Coaches, or AssessorsIn-depth knowledge of AI, Automation, Digital, or Data programmesBackground delivering or overseeing Level 3 / Level 4 apprenticeships and/or short coursesStrong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to balance hands-on delivery with team management responsibilitiesExperience working in remote or hybrid learning environmentsDesirable QualificationsAssessing qualification (CAVA, TAQA, A1)Teaching qualification (AET or equivalent)Relevant industry certifications or qualifications in AI, Data, IT, or DigitalWhy Join?Opportunity to lead within a high-growth AI and digital training environmentTrue autonomy and influence in shaping programmes and deliveryFlexible / remote working arrangementsCompetitive salary and strong benefits packageSupportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking teamOngoing professional development and career progressionIf you’re passionate about AI, education, and developing people, and you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can make real impact—we’d love to hear from you.For more information please contact Simon Atkins on 07894 752230