Senior Leader Apprenticeship - Level 7 - University of Staffordshire

A Senior Leader is an individual who has senior responsibilities within an organisation and influences at a higher organisational level such as board level and sets the culture and tone across their area of responsibility.

Depending on the size of their organisation, a Senior Leader is a key player in strategic decision making that may be responsible for reporting results relating to their area of responsibility to a Board, trustees, shareholders, executive team or to other senior management within the organisation. Externally, a Senior Leader acts as an ambassador for their organisation with wide-ranging networks typically involving customers or clients, supply chains and statutory/regulatory bodies. An employee in this occupation could be responsible for:

Setting direction, vision, governance and providing a clear sense of purpose for their area of responsibility.
Providing clear and inclusive leadership.
Identifying longer-term opportunities and risks using data from internal intelligence sources and external influences.
Developing sustainable, ethical, innovative and supportive cultures that get the best from people and enable the delivery of results.
Resources that may include budgets, people, assets and facilities.
Staying up to date with innovation and championing its adoption.
Keeping pace with - and responding to change - by leading agile transformation.
Leading and promoting sustainable business practices.
Responding and managing crisis situations.

Who is it for?

Professional strategic leaders in the private, public or third sector and all sizes of organisation, who lead, manage and direct organisations. Specific job roles may include Senior Leader, Section Leader, Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Duration: 2 years plus 6 months for the Apprenticeship Assessment
Start date(s): September / October

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Course content

This programme covers competencies in strategy, risk management, leadership, innovation and culture. It is taught through real-world challenges and practical problem-solving. The aim is to help ensure apprentices are equipped to navigate the rapidly-changing business environment at a strategic level.

This apprenticeship will upskill existing senior leaders to be confident setting company direction, governance and with a clear purpose within their area of responsibility.

Our teaching staff also bring a wealth of business experience and research expertise. Some have run their own businesses, worked as change managers or brand managers, and been involved in corporate investment and global banking.

What qualification will be achieved?

Master of Business Administration Executive (MBA Executive), optional subject to an additional fee
Senior Leader Apprenticeship Certificate
CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Chartered Manager Status

Modules

Year 1

Managing People and Culture
Strategic Leadership
Innovation and change

Year 2

Organisational Performance
Project Management

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Entry requirements

To be eligible, apprentices will need to provide evidence of the following:

Achievement of Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE, functional skills or equivalent) OR demonstrate ability at Level 2 in both Maths and English, this would be determined by an initial assessment conducted by University of Staffordshire.

Fees

For further information please contact the apprenticeship recruitment team directly.

Delivery and assessment

Delivery

This programme is delivered using a blended learning model including face-to-face sessions on campus, complimented by online webinars.

Assessment

There will be a variety of assessment methods used for formative and summative assessment. This could include:

Written assignments
Examinations
Reflective activities
Group assessments
Presentations
Professional discussions
Academic assignments
Critical analysis

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support provided by the course teaching team, our central Academic Skills Team provide resources, group and one-to-one help to support learning in a number of areas. These include:

study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy)
academic writing (including how to reference)
research skills
critical thinking and understanding arguments
revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).

Additional support

The Student Life Team offer support, advice and guidance to apprentices with inclusion requirements. The team can arrange reasonable adjustments to support with learning needs, long term health condition, mental health condition or disabilities

Feedback

Progress feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, written feedback will be made available to all apprentices who take written examinations or assessments.

Responsibilities

Employers must not ask the apprentice to contribute financially to the direct cost of learning.
Ensure apprentices spend at least 6 hours per week of their time on off-the-job training.
Enter into a contract with University of Staffordshire.
Participate in reviews with the apprentice and university, providing evidence and feedback on progress at work and success in meeting apprenticeship milestones.
Provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment, which meets the needs of the apprentice.
Provide apprentices with a contract of employment for the duration of the apprenticeship on the first day of their apprenticeship and be paid at least a wage consistent with the law for both the time they are in work and in off-the-job learning.
Provide the apprentice with paid time to attend off-the-job training, including additional support for English and Maths, or support accessed for learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
Recognise that apprentices must complete the apprenticeship within their working hours.
Support the apprentice to gain new skills.

If they are a citizen of the UK or a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area with Pre-settled or Settled status, they must have been an ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of learning.
If they are a non UK national or EEA National without pre-settled or settled status, they must hold a visa (not for educational purposes) for the full duration of the apprenticeship at the start of the programme and been an ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years on the first day of learning.
Able to complete the apprenticeship in contracted working hours.
Be an employee (have a contract of employment for the duration of the apprenticeship) on the first day of their apprenticeship and be paid at least a wage consistent with the law for both the time they are in work and in off-the-job learning.
Be in a job role relevant for the apprenticeship where significant new knowledge and skills are required.
Be in full-time employment for typically 30 hours a week.
Has the right to work in England.
Maintain a safe, healthy and supportive environment, which meets your needs.
Not enrolled on another apprenticeship or accessing other government funding at the same time.
Participate in reviews with the employer and university, providing evidence and feedback on progress at work and success in meeting apprenticeship milestones.

Administer the funding and running of the Apprenticeship Standard to an acceptable level of quality and in compliance with the DfE’s requirements.
Agree jointly between the University, the Employer and Apprentice, an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) ensuring that satisfactory progress is achieved and to ensure that the contents of the ILP fulfil the requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard.
Provide a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment, which meets the needs of the Apprentice.
Provide off-the-job learning and assessment and oversee the on-the-job skills development as detailed in the ILP.
Provide support on selection of the apprenticeship assessor, if applicable. The apprenticeship assessment will be completed by University of Staffordshire for all integrated degrees.

Careers

Upon completion of this apprenticeship, apprentices will have the secure knowledge and skills to support their work as a senior leader in their employer. They may wish to seek further professional development opportunities.

Apprentices will also have access to career support, our dedicated careers team can support with professional branding, career mapping and accessing potential.

Facilities

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The Catalyst brings together the delivery of apprenticeships and skills, in a flexible, high-quality, digitally enabled space. It offers open, social and flexible learning spaces, emulating real world working environments and opportunities for digital engagement. The Catalyst is a unified building, bringing together social, study, teaching and support functions, where students can browse digital and physical resources, including books and a number of special collections.

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Transition Room

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Collaboratory

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