Chartered Manager (Level 6) and NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole Award
A Chartered Manager is someone who can take responsibility for people, projects, operations and/or services to deliver long term organisational success, with the professional recognition of their ability to deliver impact, behave ethically and demonstrate their commitment to continual learning and development. Specific job roles may include: Manager; Senior Manager; Head of Department; Operations Manager; or anyone with significant management responsibilities. Professional managers are capable of managing complexity and delivering impact at a strategic and/or operational level with management and leadership responsibility for setting and delivering organisational objectives through a wide range of functions.
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Description
THIS APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD WILL BE DE‑FUNDED BY SEPTEMBER 2026.
It is currently unknown whether this provider will continue to offer this programme for privately financed applications from September 2026 onwards. For the latest updates, please email
[email protected].
Employer Feedback
Feedback from Managers on the benefits the Chartered Manager apprenticeship has brought to the organisation:
”It has enabled our apprentice to look at change management and use this to revamp policies and also implement a new system within the practice.”
”Confidence, practical tools, reflection.”
”Increased confidence and ability in: Completing and writing contract submissions and returns, Managing a GP business and coordinating staff to support aspect required for that business to be effective, Being effective Team Leader, Being more confident in Human Resources and employment, Understanding costing implications and how to write a business case.”
”Improved higher level thinking and the ability to introduce organisational changes.”
Duration
39 months for the full programme or 27 months for the fast-track (year 2 entry) route.
Most Suitable For
New recruits and current staff with clinical or non-clinical managerial responsibilities who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in management.
Award
Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship award, BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management, plus Chartered Management Institute (CMI) award in Management and Leadership, plus optional embedded NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole award. At the end of the programme successful apprentices will hold Chartered Manager Status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Programme Cost
£22,000 for the full programme. £14,700 for the fast-track (year 2 entry) route.
There are no additional costs for the CMI and optional NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole awards.
Tuition fee financial support options, and how to apply for most of these, are detailed in our Apprenticeships Process Employer Guide. Please note the following important changes to apprenticeship tuition fee funding options, for August 2026-July 2027 intakes:
- For non-levy paying employers (most SMEs): the tuition fee will now be 100% gov funded if the candidate is aged 16-24 (or turning 16 June-August 2026). The education provider will advise employer how to secure this during programme application stage. For level 2-6 programmes if candidate is aged 25 or over, both the levy transfer (100% funds) and co-investment (95% funds) options will continue to be available for employers to apply for.
- For levy-paying employers: for all level 2-6 programmes, for both apprentices already on programme and future intakes, the co-investment option has changed to 25% employer contribution and 75% gov contribution. However, for future applications, the levy transfer option (100% funds) will continue to be available for employers to apply for.
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Additional Funding
For all Employers:
- Employer incentives for apprenticeships starting between August 2026-July 2027 (see here for full details):
- £1,000 if apprentice is aged 16-18 (or turning 16 June-August 2026); or aged between 19-24 and has either an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan provided by their local authority and/or has been, or are, in the care of their local authority.
- £2,000 for non-levy paying employers only (typically SMEs) if recruit person(s) aged 16-24 (or turning 16 June-August 2026) on to an apprenticeship programme from October 2026, as long as the employment only starts within 90 days before the intake start date.
- £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant - Employer may be able to apply for this if recruits an unemployed person(s) aged 18-24 who has been on universal credit for over 6 months. Full details are available here.
- Employer may not have to pay Class 1 Employer National Insurance if apprentice is under the age of 25. Full details are available here.
Start Date
October/November and April/May
Teaching Delivery
Online
Key Learning Requirements
Apprenticeships require learners to achieve specific new knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), which are detailed in the Apprenticeship Standard. These are achieved by;
1) Programme Teaching; 4×0.5 days every three months of online teaching sessions, plus coaching sessions every 4 weeks, online lessons (flexible on-demand sessions) and online resources. The CMI and NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole learning is fully embedded in to the apprenticeship delivery.
2) Independent study; such as assignment/project research and write up
3) Learning in the workplace; shadowing colleagues, completing programme assigned work based projects, day-to-day development within your current role duties/work activities, reflections with mentor, relevant training sessions.
Modules
This programme has fixed module delivery (you are unable to choose the modules studied). A list of modules is available on the course webpage or course materials.
Placements
This programme does not require external placements to be completed, although varied experiences are beneficial.
Assessments
Assessed throughout the programme by assignments, observations, evaluations and End Point Assessment.
Key Candidate Entry Requirements
• Employed minimum 30 hours a week in a suitable role for the duration of the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship duration may be extended to support staff who work less than this (will be looked at on individual basis).
• Preferably, evidence of study at GCE A-Level (minimum 2 subjects) or equivalent plus 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher; OR a completed recognised Access Programme or equivalent. Candidates that cannot evidence this will still be considered.
• Preferably, evidence of English and Maths at GCSE C/4 or above/Functional Skills Level 2/Equivalent. If the candidate does not have evidence of Maths and English at the relevant level, there are two options; 1. via NHSE funded online revision and exams. Contact Training Hub Apprenticeship Team for more details, OR 2. Education Provider will support the learner through the relevant learning and exams, alongside their apprenticeship. An initial diagnostic assessment will be completed by the Education Provider at application stage to determine suitability for this option.
Full requirements and details are found on the course webpage.
Key Employer Entry Requirements
• Ensure Learner has the support and opportunities to achieve the requirements of the apprenticeship
• An experienced manager to mentor the apprentice.
Listed as an Approved Provider under an NHS Procurement
Yes
Application Timescale
It takes on average 2 – 3 months to complete all application stages for this programme.
If recruiting to this position, additional time will be required for recruitment and advertising stages.
Training provider deadlines include:
– Intake application deadlines are usually 2 months prior to the intake date
Additional Training Hub Support
Primary Care employees have access to:
• All resources provided by the L&SC PC Training Hub such as Digital training, Health and Wellbeing support and events.
• Plus, L&SC PC Training Hub Non-clinical Training and Resources. This
webpage lists training and resources for non-clinical roles, which may compliment the apprenticeship (always check suitability with your apprenticeship education provider).
Pathway
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, an example of further apprenticeship options include; Senior Leader. The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has an interactive
occupational maps tool which shows the variety of progression pathways using apprenticeships.
Career progression does not have to be linear. Entry criteria may differ per provider and even more varied routes may be available depending on the individuals prior learning and experience.
Information Last Updated
04/07/2025
Further Programme and Provider Information
If you would like to know anything further about the programme itself, please contact: Liam Kelleher, Arden University’s Corporate Business Development Manager on [email protected] or +44 (0)7526 196549.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for an apprenticeship programme - either for yourself, a member of staff, or a vacancy position - please complete our apprenticeship form. This form is for Primary Care Employers within Lancashire and South Cumbria only.
By completing the form, the Training Hub Apprenticeships Team will be able to complete basic pre-checks, provide you with personalised guidance, and start the programme application process for you. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Olivia, Apprenticeships Manager, on 07735161775. You can find out about the stages of applying for an apprenticeship within our Apprenticeships Process (Employer Guide).
