Operations/Departmental Managers Apprenticeship

Benefits to business
• Develop and grow your management pool
• Develop the leadership skills your business needs
• Get qualified and motivated staff
• Improve staff retention

Principles of Operational Leadership and Management in an Organisational Context

Learners will evaluate the impact of an organisations structure and governance on management and leadership. They will explore theoretical models, management and leadership styles and approaches designed to promote a culture of mutual trust, respect and support.

Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success

The theoretical and practical approaches to developing, leading, and managing teams (remote or multi disciplinary). The manager will look at techniques to assess current and future team capabilities, including the role of recruitment, selection and staff development which supports this

Managing Stakeholder Relationships

To build stakeholder relationships that are long lasting and sustainable, they need to be planned and developed. This unit explores the types and purposes of stakeholder relationships and the skills required to overcome challenges and manage these effectively.

Managing Projects to Achieve Results

The ability to manage projects is a vital skill for all managers. It requires the learner to evaluate the methods and tools for planning tasks and activities, as well as knowing how to implement and manage project activities, build stakeholder relationships, manage resources and risk, monitor progress and report on outcomes.

Managing Change

Change is inevitable if an organisation is to maintain competitiveness and currency of practice. This unit has been designed to enable the learner to evaluate types and reasons for change within organisations and be able to select and apply theoretical models for its management.

Creating and Delivering Operational Plans

The ability to translate organisational objectives into operational plans is an essential management skill. The importance of understanding the strategic direction of the organisation and how to contribute to the strategic planning process. This includes the need to set key performance indicators, monitor quality and outcomes against the plan, and know how to effectively report on findings.

Managing Finance

Financial acumen enhances decision-making skills, which in turn supports management of projects, tasks and functional areas. Learners will evaluate the sources of finance for organisations, and understand the principles for setting and managing budgets in line with regulatory and organisational guidelines. This unit has been designed to enhance the learner’s confidence and credibility in financial management, which will translate into improved management skills.

Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development

Reflective practice is an essential management tool, which supports the development of knowledge, skills and behaviours in the work place. By consciously analysing own performance, decision making, leadership and management skills (in different situational contexts); opportunities for on-going development can be identified.