Senior Leader Apprenticeship
Give your senior leaders the tools to take their strategy, innovative thinking and bold decision making to the next level and drive organisational impact from within.
At a glance
Next intake: September 2024
18-24 months
Option to level up to an MSc.
Open and closed cohorts available
Program Details
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Management
With over 65 years of expertise in delivering leadership and management training, we go far beyond the apprenticeship standard. Led by world-renowned faculty who teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable senior professionals to grow in confidence, think innovatively and make bold decisions—all fully funded by the apprenticeship levy up to the Level 7 Senior Leader Standard.
Key outcomes
Gain a deep understanding of leadership, change management and team-building for high-performance cultures
Cultivate critical thinking skills to apply management concepts in complex settings demonstrating accountability.
Develop expertise in financial decision-making, strategic thinking and measuring business performance.
Acquire comprehensive knowledge of strategic marketing, operations management and digital transformation.
Modules: Terms 1-3
Introduction & Orientation
Strategy
Marketing
Finance
Leading
Change
Modules: Terms 4-6
Innovation
Operations
Developing Business Benefit
End Point Assessment
Completion required to obtain diploma.
Throughout the program
Practice & Action Learning Sets (PALS)
For two hours per module, learners will engage in small groups for peer support and networking. The format of these sessions is issue-led and facilitated by the faculty lead for that module.
In-Class Assessments
In-line with our educational ethos and the needs of employers today, our learners are assessed on what they can do, not just what they know. That's why our grading system incorporates in-class performance as well as assignments.
Tripartite Reviews
Every 10 weeks, learners meet together with their Hult Ashridge progress partner and their line manager to review ongoing progress and development areas.
Level up your learning
With further options to leverage our world-class, triple-accredited business education, upon successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma (including End Point Assessment, or EPA), our apprentices have the option to level up to a Master's with as little as six months of extra study.
MSc Level Up
Complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership & Management and then level up to earn a Master's with as little as six months of additional study.
3 additional modules required to earn MSc
Top-up fee of £6,000
Decide to level up at any point throughout apprenticeship
Studying at Hult Ashridge
The Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship is delivered via a hybrid model of face-to-face workshops with colleagues on your cohort, live online lectures and self-directed study through our virtual learning environment (myCourses) and other resources such as our very own Leadership Live platform.
Ashridge House provides an inspiring backdrop for learning to take place, with on-site accommodation, cafes, nature walks and a state-of-the-art lifestyle centre.
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Practitioner faculty
Our apprenticeship faculty are renowned for their extensive industry experience as much as they are for their academic achievements. They have real, lived experience of business and boardrooms, as well as a commitment to academic rigour and research.
Associate Dean and Academic Director
Dr. Hari Mann
PhD, MSc
Academic Director
Paul Griffith
MEng, MBA, ACGI
Roger Delves
MA (Oxon), FRSA
Dr. Mike Cooray
PhD, MBA, MSc, PGCE, DipM
Victoria Harrison-Mirauer
BA (Cantab), MA, MSc
Judith Parsons
BA, MSc, Cert Ed
Dr. Matthew Gitsham
MA(Hons), MA, PGDip, PhD
Brian Worsfold
MA (Oxon), ACIB, Dip.FS, MBA
Funding & admissions
This programme is fully funded under the UK apprenticeship levy for employers in England.
We work with employers to set the selection criteria for their apprenticeships. A strong personal motivation to benefit from and contribute to the programme is essential. The support of a line manager is vital in the success of the apprentice, providing access to off-the-job training, time to complete work-based assignments and regular progress reviews.
Entry requirements
Skills Scan: to be completed by all applicants and their line managers
A levels (work experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications)
Candidates will typically have five GCSEs at Grade C or higher, including English and Maths, and hold a minimum of 48 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Funding rules require individuals to be employed and working at least 50% in England
Provide proof of achievement for English and/or Maths qualification at Level 2 with a Grade C or above
Programme funding
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership & Management Programme Fee + End Point Assessment | Fully funded through Apprenticeship Levy (Funding band 14,000 GBP) |
| Level Up to MSc | 6,000 GBP top-up fee |
| Executive MBA pathway | 10,000 GBP top-up fee |
Application processs
To ensure we match candidates with the right apprenticeship, we go through a pre-application process with employers before we take applications.
01 Talk to your line manager
If you are an employee wishing to study this apprenticeship, the first step is to talk to your line manager.
If we are not already working with your employer, we will need to set this up before you can apply.
02 Attend an Information & Guidance Session
Now that we are working with your employer to deliver this apprenticeship, the next step is for you to attend an IAG. This is a session for employees to talk to Hult Ashridge, explore the apprenticeship in more detail and make sure it is right for you.
03 Skills Scan & Suitability Check
Both you and your line manager will complete a Skills Scan, which will identify how much new learning this apprenticeship will provide. By mapping the apprenticeship against your job description and career goals, we can ensure that you are eligible to receive the funding for this apprenticeship.
04 Gather your evidence
Before embarking on the online application process, it is worth making sure you have all of the certificate and evidence to demonstrate your eligibility. This may include:
- GCSE (or equivalent) certificates for English and Maths
- Your CV
- Degree or qualification certificates
- Job description
05 Complete an online application
Provide your personal, employment and education details on our application platform, and upload the evidence you have gathered in the previous step.
06 Wait for an admissions decision
Our faculty and admissions team will review your application, alongside the funding rules and eligibility criteria.
We may as you for more information if needed.
Once your application is accepted, you will receive an offer letter from our admissions team, as well as guidance on next steps.
If you have any questions about our apprenticeships and how they can work for your organisation, our apprenticeships team are here to help.
The Skills Scan is a vital part of the apprenticeship application process for apprentices and line managers.
Ashridge (Bonar Law Memorial) Trust is registered on the list of approved apprenticeship providers. UK PRN 10008899