Operations Manager Apprenticeship

SPORTSPLAYMOTION LTD

SEVENOAKS (TN15 6PX)

Closes on Thursday 28 August 2025

Posted on 1 July 2025

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Summary

The Operations Manager Apprentice will support and oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of organisational services, including managing teams, improving systems, and ensuring high-quality programme execution across multiple sites.

Wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Operations manager (level 5)
Hours
Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend or evening work depending on programme delivery and events. Exact shifts TBC

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 10 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple programme sites
    Lead and support team members, including team leaders and coaches
  • Manage schedules, resource planning, and delivery timelines
  • Monitor KPIs and prepare regular performance and impact reports
  • Support budgeting, procurement, and financial tracking
  • Develop and implement operational improvements and systems
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and relevant policies
  • Facilitate training and development for staff teams
  • Lead on planning and execution of larger seasonal projects or events
  • Foster a strong organisational culture focused on inclusion, wellbeing, and excellence

Where you'll work

9 WEST END
KEMSING
SEVENOAKS
TN15 6PX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SPORT STRUCTURES EDUCATION COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Your training course

Operations manager (level 5)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • 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.
  • 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.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Leadership & People Management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Ability to work independently
  • Take ownership of tasks
  • Adaptable and solution focused
  • Liasing with partners
  • Passion for youth development

Other requirements

This role requires both strategic planning and operational involvement. The candidate should be comfortable balancing office-based work with hands-on programme support. Occasional travel and weekend work may be required during peak delivery periods.

About this company

Motion 4 Kids CIC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving children’s lives through physical activity. We work across London to deliver inclusive sports and physical activity programmes that support physical, emotional and social development. Our mission is to empower every child to move more, feel better and thrive.

https://www.sportplaymotion.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress into a permanent Operations Manager role, with potential for senior leadership development. Ongoing CPD and further qualifications may be supported.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SPORT STRUCTURES EDUCATION COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Mike Ashley-Cooper

admin@sportsplaymotion.com

020 3371 8615

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329039.

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Closes on Thursday 28 August 2025

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