Head of Apprenticeships and Skills

Office of Apprenticeships and Skills

Location: Lincoln

Salary: From £58,225 per annum

Please note, this post is fixed-term for 9 months and full-time at 37 hours per week.

Closing Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: OEES007

We're looking for an experienced and motivated colleague to lead the Office for Apprenticeships and Skills on an interim basis during an important period of transition. You'll play a key role in maintaining high-quality apprenticeship and skills provision, supporting colleagues and helping to shape the future of the service.

Job Responsibilities

As Interim Head of Apprenticeships and Skills, you'll provide operational leadership across the University's apprenticeship and skills provision, ensuring high-quality delivery, regulatory compliance and effective management of people, operational and stakeholder matters. You'll work closely with colleagues across the University to provide visible leadership, ensure service continuity and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone with significant experience of apprenticeship and/or skills delivery, strong leadership and people management skills, and a sound understanding of apprenticeship funding and regulatory requirements. You'll be a collaborative and credible leader who can inspire confidence, make informed decisions and support colleagues through change.

If you're looking to take the next step in your career, broaden your management experience and make a real contribution to the continued success of the University's apprenticeship and skills provision, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Information

In support of our commitment to developing colleagues by providing opportunities for internal movement and promotion, applications for this opportunity will only be accepted from people who are currently employed by the University of Lincoln, our current students, and any currently engaged agency workers who have been with us for more than 12 weeks. We actively encourage applications from all colleagues across the University with the relevant skills and experience.