AI & Data Apprenticeship Delivery Manager

AI & Data Apprenticeship Delivery Manager
📍 Remote / Hybrid (UK)
💰 Up to £80,000 + Benefits
🕒 Full Time | Permanent
Lead the Delivery of AI & Data Apprenticeship Programmes
We are seeking an experienced AI & Data Apprenticeship Delivery Manager to lead the delivery, quality, and performance of apprenticeship programmes within Artificial Intelligence, Data and Automation.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who has a proven track record of managing AI and Data apprenticeship provision, leading Trainer and Skills Coach teams, and driving learner achievement, compliance and quality across funded programmes.
This is not a purely operational management role. We are specifically looking for an individual who combines apprenticeship leadership experience with strong AI and Data expertise, and who can provide credible support and direction to both delivery teams and employer partners.
Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of AI and Data Apprenticeship Trainers and Skills Coaches.
Drive performance across learner retention, achievement, EPA readiness and quality metrics.
Oversee the delivery of AI & Automation Practitioner, Data and Digital apprenticeship programmes.
Act as the subject matter expert for AI, Data and Automation apprenticeship delivery.
Support curriculum design, programme development and quality improvement activities.
Ensure all programmes are delivered in line with ESFA funding rules and compliance requirements.
Monitor KPI performance and implement improvement plans where required.
Work closely with employers to ensure programmes meet workforce and business needs.
Support growth and innovation across AI and Data learning provision.Essential Experience
To be successful in this role, you must have:
✅ Experience managing or leading the delivery of AI and/or Data apprenticeship programmes
✅ Experience managing Apprenticeship Trainers, Skills Coaches or Delivery Teams
✅ Subject matter expertise in AI and Automation
✅ Strong knowledge of apprenticeship funding, compliance and quality requirements
✅ Experience supporting learners through Gateway and EPA
✅ Experience working with AI & Automation Practitioner, Data Analyst, Data Technician or similar digital apprenticeship standards
✅ Strong stakeholder management skills with employers, learners and internal teams
✅ Experience analysing performance data and driving improvements in learner outcomes
Ideal Backgrounds
We would particularly welcome applications from individuals currently working as:

Head of Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Delivery Manager
Apprenticeship Programme Manager
AI Apprenticeship Manager
Data Apprenticeship Manager
Digital Skills Delivery ManagerDesirable Qualifications

Teaching Qualification (AET, Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent)
Assessor Qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1)
Relevant qualifications in AI, Data, Digital or Technology disciplinesWhy Apply?

Opportunity to lead and shape a growing AI & Data apprenticeship provision.
Significant influence over curriculum, quality and delivery strategy.
Flexible remote working environment.
High-growth sector with strong investment and innovation.
Competitive salary up to £75,000 plus benefits.For more information, please contact Simon Atkins on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed