Apprenticeship training course
Operations manager (level 5)
Managing teams and projects in line with a private, public, or voluntary organisation's operational or departmental strategy.
- Qualification level
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5
Equivalent to higher national diploma (HND). - Typical duration
- 24 months
- Apprenticeship category
- Business and administration
- Maximum funding
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£9,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training. - Also known as
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- Area manager
- Department manager
- General manager
- Operations manager
- Regional manager
- Specialist manager
- Skills
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Skills an apprentice will learn
- Communicate and present information to stakeholders using different types of media.
- Identify problems and provide solutions.
- Manage and set goals and accountabilities for individuals and teams.
- Analyse performance data for individuals and teams to identify areas for improvement.
- Manage and influence project activity to deliver within budget and resource requirements.
- Lead and influence the team and individuals to support an inclusive culture of equity, diversity, and the promotion of well-being.
- Motivate team members and individuals through collaborative activities, for example one-to-one coaching and team meetings, to achieve organisational goals.
- Use digital tools to analyse information and monitor performance and budgets to drive the implementation and delivery of plans and projects.
- Research, interpret and analyse information to inform the implementation of business plans or projects.
- Evaluate the impact of outcomes from organisational plans or projects to drive the decision-making process.
- Interpret and implement the practical application of regulation, legislation and organisational policies for stakeholders.
- Manage continuous improvement and change for their team and organisation.
- Analyse and prioritise organisation activities in response to the operating environment.
- Implement business continuity plans, including risk assessment, contingency planning and disaster recovery, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical functions.
- Identify and respond to external factors that may influence the future landscape and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
- Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to shape and agree goals and outcomes.
- Manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders.
- Deliver sustainable services and solutions which allow the organisation to respond to changes in social, economic and environmental factors.
- Manage and facilitate learning and continuous professional development for their team.
- Coach and mentor individuals within their team.
- Develop and implement operational plans that align with the strategic direction of the organisation.
Full information on Operations manager (level 5) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.