Who is it for?

Note: This pilot programme has commenced and an evaluation is taking place as to whether we run future Warwick cohorts.

This programme is suitable for University of Warwick staff in a senior or strategic management role with responsibilities including setting strategy, direction and vision. The level 7 refers to the qualification level (its equivalent to a masters level) rather than paygrade.

You will need to have these following elements in your role to be able to apply the learning from the programme. We will undertake a skills scan and review of your job description to ensure that it is aligned with your role and your aspirations.

· 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.

· Keeping pace with - and responding to change - by leading agile transformation.

· Leading and promoting sustainable business practices.

· Responding and managing crisis situations.

Skills areas covered in the programme linked to the University of Warwick Leadership framework

Core modules on the programme

Mission, vision, culture and values

Organisation structure, business modelling and global horizon scanning

Governance and accountability

Innovation, drivers of change – Infrastructure, processes, people, culture and sustainability

Systems, data management, research methodology

Ethics based leadership theory

Competitive strategy and entrepreneurialism

Financial strategy, financial governance and legal requirements

Organisational and team dynamics – building engagement and high performance

Strategic workforce planning and management

Influencing and negotiation

External social and political environment

Corporate leadership structures

Crisis and risk management

Corporate social responsibility

Communications strategy

What are the entry requirements?

1. You will need to be a UK citizen or meet the eligibility for funding, please refer to the funding criteria.

2. You would need English and Maths qualifications at level 2 and be able to provide your certificates (this is a government requirement in order to access the funding) or be willing to undertake functional skills training and assessment.

3, You need to have passed your probationary period at University of Warwick.

4. If you have a fixed term contract, your employment contract will need to be at least 2 years so it is longer than the duration of the apprenticeship.

And of course, we welcome from staff who are working part time over 30 hours per week. If your contract is below 30 hours, we would need to discuss this possibilities with the training provider.

5. You need to have a degree level qualification or equivalent.

What qualification will I get?

1. Senior Leader Level 7 Standard

2. Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership Practice (awarded by Open University)

3. Aligns to Chartered Management Institute for Chartered Manager or Chartered Fellow individual member grade

4. Aligns to The Institute of Leadership for Management for Fellow member grade

How long is the programme?

The programme is for 2 years. 20% of your working time each week (8 hours) will need to be spent on this programme. We have selected a training programme where there is some flexibility on the dates and times of the learning modules and all sessions are delivered online.

How is the programme delivered?

• Tutoring / Coaching and Mentoring

• Webinars/ Workshops

• Industry Expert and Guest Speaker Sessions

• Assignments

• Self Study

• Peer to Peer Networking

• Warwick Uni Community of Practice

How much does it cost?

The cost of the programme is £14,000 and will be fully covered by the University’s apprenticeship levy. It is worth noting that this funding is not able to cover any additional costs, for example professional registration or the optional top up to convert to an MBA qualification or travel.

What will the programme involve?

20% of your time (roughly 6 - 8 hours per week) will need to be spent each working week on the programme (this is a requirement of using the apprenticeship levy funding) and the hours and learning will need to be documented in your portfolio. (Guidance and templates will be supplied to do this). We have selected a training provider where there is some flexibility in the dates and times you access these which means that it doesn’t have to be a set day/time every week.

During the onboarding onto the programme, your learning needs and styles will be discussed to put together a personal learning plan and there will be a series of learner review meetings included in the programme.

What is required by the line manager?

There will be touchpoints throughout the programme where the Line Manager will be required to support you.

· Review apprentice’s skills and module assessments

·Utilise the online portfolio

·Assist with the creation of the apprentice’s learning journey (adding in work-based targets and objectives)

·Participate in the 12 weekly impact and progress reviews

· Support the learner to achieve spend 20% of their time each week completing the programme

· Guide and support with work-based projects / tasks relevant to programme

· Support the learner with preparation for the End Point Assessment

Note: the Line Manager will need to also sign the application for this programme.

How do I apply?

We will be running a pilot programme commencing in early 2024. Applications are now closed for the pilot programme.