Cherith Simmons Learning & Development

Level 7 apprenticeship · ST0480

Senior Leader apprenticeship

Develop strategic leadership that translates into confident decisions and stronger teams.

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LevelLevel 7
Typical durationSee the current standard
StandardST0480
Status checked1 September 2026

Workplace fit first

Build capability through real work

Develop strategic leadership that translates into confident decisions and stronger teams. We start with the role and the organisation’s desired outcome, then map those needs against the current occupational standard.

What we check before enrolment

  • The role creates relevant workplace opportunities.
  • The programme represents substantial new learning.
  • The employer can support protected learning and reviews.
  • Current eligibility and funding rules are met.

Direct answers

About the Senior Leader apprenticeship

Who is this apprenticeship designed for?

It is designed for employed people whose real role gives them scope to develop and demonstrate the Senior Leader occupational standard.

How long does it take?

See the current standard. The final plan depends on the current standard, the learner’s starting point, contracted hours and the employer’s workplace opportunities.

How is eligibility checked?

We check the learner’s role, prior learning, residency and right-to-work evidence, employer commitment and the funding rules in force before enrolment.

What does the employer need to provide?

The employer provides a suitable role, protected training time, workplace opportunities, supervision and participation in progress reviews.

Check the role before choosing the programme.

Tell us what the person does now and what capability the organisation needs next.

Discuss programme fit