Overview of the role

Occupation

An Operations or departmental manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisations strategy. They are accountable to a more senior manager or business owner. Working in the private, public or third sector and in all sizes of organisation, specific responsibilities and job titles will vary, but the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed will be the same. Key responsibilities may include creating and delivering operational plans, managing projects, leading and managing teams, managing change, financial and resource management, talent management, coaching and mentoring. Roles may include: Operations manager, Regional manager, Divisional manager, Department manager and Specialist managers.

Typical job titles

Typical job titles: Operations manager, Regional manager, Divisional manager, Department manager and Specialist managers

Duration:

Typically this apprenticeship will take 2 ½  years.

Level: 5

Qualifications

Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.

Progression

On completion, apprentices can register as full members with the Chartered management institute and/or the Institute of leadership and management, and those with 3 years’ of management experience can apply for Chartered manager status through the CMI.

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What Next?

Whatever the size of your business, contact Ensis to discuss your requirements.