Job Description

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.



JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.



We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.

Job Title:

Apprenticeships Manager - 12-Month FTC

Location:

JD Sports Head Office, Bury

Working Hours:

40 hours per week

Reports to:

Head of Apprenticeships & Emerging Talent

Direct Reports:

3



Role Purpose



The Apprenticeship Manager will lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality apprenticeship programmes, ensuring compliance with funding and regulatory requirements. This role focuses on building strong partnerships with employers, training providers, and internal teams to create impactful learning experiences that align with organisational objectives.



Key Responsibilities

Programme Leadership:

Manage the end-to-end apprenticeship lifecycle, from onboarding to completion.



Ensure programmes meet quality standards and deliver excellent outcomes for learners and employers.



Be the main contact for current and potential Apprenticeship providers.



Manage the wider team to ensure Apprentice's remain on programme and engaged.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

Maintain adherence to ESFA funding rules and Ofsted requirements.



Oversee accurate documentation, gateway submissions, and audit readiness.



Management of the DAS and clear reporting of spend.

Performance Monitoring:

Track learner progress and implement intervention strategies where needed.



Analyse data to produce reports on effective levy spend, KPIs, retention, and achievement rates.

Promotion & Advocacy:

Champion apprenticeships internally and externally through events, webinars, and marketing campaigns.



Develop initiatives to increase participation and awareness.

Strategic Development:

Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of apprenticeship programmes.



Identify opportunities for new standards and emerging talent pathways.



Skills & Experience



Proven experience managing apprenticeship programmes and effective levy spend



Strong knowledge of apprenticeship standards, funding rules, and compliance frameworks.



Experience in quality assurance and Ofsted preparation is desirable.



Ability to analyse data and produce actionable insights.



Apprenticeship management within a large Retail business would be advantageous.



We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.



Thank you for your time



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