Are you looking to elevate your career into a managerial position? Looking to lead small, medium, and large businesses, in public, private or third sectors to eventually drive growth and development, rendering positive results? If so, read more about how you could benefit from this apprenticeship!
Overview
As a senior leader you are the key component of all types of business models so you will be working in a variety of sectors, including health, technology, leisure, education, professional services, engineering etc. to lead, manage and support the workforce. The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide clear, inclusive, and strategic leadership and direction relating to their area of responsibility within an organization and eventually reach new goals.
Typically, this involves setting, managing, and monitoring achievement of core objectives that are aligned to the overall strategic objectives of their organization’s Board, and because of this it is essential, you demonstrate a high level of flexibility – being present in the office, onsite, or remotely.
Who can apply
At this point, if this has sparked an interest, here are some things we look for in an ideal candidate!
Lead the conversations:
- Knows how to generate ideas in order to shape organizational mission, culture and values.
- Is a logical thinker, data, research and programme management driven
- Influencing and negotiating strategies both upwards and outwards.
- Is able to come up with competitive strategies and effective solutions using data and insights to then manage change
- Can handle organization’s developing communications strategy and its link to their area of responsibility accordingly
Essential Skills:
- Looking for someone that can lead change in their area of responsibility, create an environment for innovation and creativity, establishing the value of ideas and change initiatives in order to drive continuous improvement.
- Optimize skills of the workforce, work with a wide range of people and technical skills and encouraging continual development
- Give and receive feedback at all levels to build confidence and develop trust to enable people challenge themselves when appropriate.
Behaviors:
- Is able to work collaboratively in order to enable empowerment and delegate
- Take personal accountability aligned to clear values.
- Values difference and champion diversity.
- Curious and innovative – exploring areas of ambiguity and complexity and finding creative solutions.
- Overall, you must be people person and be open to communicate with everyone you encounter
Qualifications
- English (includes English sign language BSL)
- Mathematics
Award
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
- Chartered Management Institute for Chartered Manager or Chartered Fellow individual member grade
- The Institute of Leadership for Management for Fellow member grade
Additional details
Occupational level:
7
Duration (months):
24
Review
This apprenticeship standard will be reviewed after three years