Public Sector Leadership Apprenticeship

This Senior Leader Apprenticeship programme has been co-designed with public sector organisations from across the Derbyshire region including Councils, the National Health Service and other emergency services and organisations within Education.  

This programme aims to respond to the current challenges and complexity with UK public services linked to macro forces such as the aging population, service integration, finance and funding.

In all of the challenges ahead for the public sector, senior leaders of organisations will be critical in setting the strategic direction and communicating this effectively to a range of stakeholders. They are responsible for providing clear, inclusive leadership, building sustainable ethical organisational cultures, and delivering evidence-based results.

The Public Sector leadership programme seeks to deliver the Senior Leader apprenticeship programme but focuses on the unique challenges that the public sector faces. It equips leaders with the skills to meet current and future challenges, deliver effective services, and create value for the communities they serve.  

• The University of Derby has direct links to a wide range of organisations working in many different industry sectors. These range from large corporate organisations in the private sector, national and local government departments to smaller specialised companies. The programme has been built on the University’s knowledge and interactions with our partners and stakeholders.  
• This apprenticeship programme has been designed using employer feedback to create a clear, progressive curriculum using the appropriate Apprenticeship Standard and other reference points, such as QAA subject benchmark statements and the university Learning, Teaching and Assessment Framework (LTAF) as the starting point for programme design.  

Benefits to employers

Your apprentices will:

• gain contemporary subject knowledge in strategic management and leadership
• be able to contribute to the business before they graduate, thanks to work-related tasks and projects
• develop important capabilities that all employers demand from their leaders
• critical analysis and the confidence to challenge existing ways of doing things
• strong leadership through change and innovation
• a thorough understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility, governance and regulatory compliance
• the ability to engage employees, forge collaborative relationships and develop people.

Employment requirements

You must currently be in paid employment of at least 30 hours per week and your employer must cover the costs of the apprenticeship.

Academic requirements

Employers usually set their own selection criteria and entry requirements and we can work with them on this. However, typically an applicant for Senior Leader might be expected to have a recognised bachelors-level degree - such as a BA, BSc or BEng - or the equivalent, plus management experience.

The cost will be paid for by the employer. The cost of the apprenticeship will normally be in line with the Levy Band of £14,000, but individual agreements will be considered depending on student numbers and the involvement of employers.

Apprentices will need to apply through their employer. Employers can find out more by contacting the Apprenticeships Hub - please see below for contact information.

Contact us

Apprenticeship Hub

• Email: apprenticeships@derby.ac.uk
• Phone: 01332 593092

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