Women in Leadership

Designed for aspiring female leaders who are ready to take the next step in their career, this programme develops the confidence, practical leadership skills and commercial understanding needed to lead people, deliver exceptional guest experiences and progress into management roles. 

Programme Snapshot

Level: 3 

Duration: 8 Months 

Funding: £4,000 

Delivery: Monthly workshops, one-to-one coaching, workplace learning and quarterly progress reviews. 

Start date: 24 September 2026 In person in London (venue TBC)

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Level: 4 

Duration: 10 Months 

Funding: £6,000 

Delivery: In person training (with occasional virtual sessions during peak months). Workshops, workplace learning, coaching and quarterly reviews. 

Start date: 24 September 2026 in person in London (venue TBC)

Suitable For:

• Team Leaders 

• Supervisors 

• Duty Managers 

• Shift Managers 

• Aspiring Assistant Managers 

• Emerging female talent 

Why Choose This Programme?

• Develop confidence and resilience as a leader. 

• Build the skills to motivate and inspire others. 

• Strengthen communication and people management. 

• Gain commercial awareness and business understanding. 

• Prepare for your next leadership opportunity. 

Eligibility

• Age: Be 16 or older at the start of the apprenticeship. 

• Residency: Have the right to work in England and have been ordinarily resident in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least three years before the start of the apprenticeship. 

• Employment: Be employed in a relevant job role, working a minimum of 30 hours per week. The role must allow the apprentice to up to 6 hours a week, evidencing their work towards their apprenticeship over the planned duration of the apprenticeship. 

• Education: Not be enrolled in another funded apprenticeship or any other funded further or higher education programme at the time of starting the new apprenticeship. 

• Prior Qualifications: The apprenticeship must provide significant new knowledge and skills relevant to the job role. 

Programme Journey

Leading Yourself First

Build self-awareness, confidence and emotional intelligence while creating your personal leadership development plan. 

Guest Experience & Service Leadership

Learn how to deliver exceptional service, lead customer-focused teams and use feedback to drive continuous improvement. 

Building High Performing Teams

Develop the skills to coach, delegate and support others while creating inclusive and motivated teams. 

Communicate with Confidence

Strengthen your communication, influence and leadership presence through practical workplace scenarios. 

Commercial Awareness & Business Thinking

Understand how your decisions impact business performance, sales and profitability. 

Discover Your Leadership Identity

Build resilience, manage pressure and develop the confidence to lead authentically. 

Finance for Future Leaders

Develop financial confidence through budgeting, labour management, cost control and commercial decision-making. 

Leading Change & Managing Risk

Build the skills to lead change, manage projects and support business improvement. 

Future Female Leaders

Plan your career progression, expand your professional network and prepare for your next leadership role. 

Learner Benefits

• Increased confidence and resilience 

• Stronger communication and leadership skills 

• Improved coaching and team development 

• Greater commercial awareness 

• Increased financial confidence 

• Clear progression into management roles 

Employer Benefits

• Develop confident future managers 

• Strengthen succession planning 

• Improve team engagement and retention 

• Build a positive leadership culture 

• Support diversity and inclusion 

• Enhance operational and commercial performance 

Learn from Hospitality Experts

Each module is delivered by experienced hospitality professionals and subject matter specialists, providing practical insight, current industry knowledge and real-world leadership experience. Learners benefit from expert guidance, interactive discussions and coaching that can be applied immediately in the workplace. 

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP | LEVEL 4

Empowering the Next Generation of Female Hospitality Leaders

Designed for ambitious women ready to develop the confidence, commercial awareness and leadership capability to progress into senior hospitality roles. 

Suitable For:

• Supervisors 

• Department Managers 

• Assistant Managers 

• Operations Managers 

• Future General Managers 

Why Choose This Programme?

• Build confidence and executive presence. 

• Strengthen commercial and strategic thinking. 

• Lead high-performing teams. 

• Influence with impact. 

• Accelerate career progression. 

Eligibility

• Age: Be 16 or older at the start of the apprenticeship. 

• Residency: Have the right to work in England and have been ordinarily resident in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least three years before the start of the apprenticeship. 

• Employment: Be employed in a relevant job role, working a minimum of 30 hours per week. The role must allow the apprentice to up to 6 hours a week, evidencing their work towards their apprenticeship over the planned duration of the apprenticeship. 

• Education: Not be enrolled in another funded apprenticeship or any other funded further or higher education programme at the time of starting the new apprenticeship. 

• Prior Qualifications: The apprenticeship must provide significant new knowledge and skills relevant to the job role. 

Learn from Industry Experts

Throughout the programme, learners will gain valuable insight from experienced hospitality leaders and subject matter experts. Each monthly module is led by a specialist in their field, bringing current industry knowledge, practical experience and real-world perspectives to every session. Their guidance ensures learning is relevant, engaging and immediately applicable in the workplace. 

Programme Journey

Discover Your Leadership Voice

Develop confidence, emotional intelligence and your leadership identity. 

Leading with Purpose

Build your leadership brand and create exceptional customer experiences. 

Building High Performing Teams

Recruit, coach and develop engaged, inclusive teams. 

Leading Through Communication

Influence stakeholders, manage difficult conversations and communicate with confidence. 

Commercial Leadership

Strengthen commercial awareness, decision-making and business performance. 

Finance Confidence

Develop financial literacy, budgeting and commercial confidence. 

Leading Change & Innovation

Lead change, continuous improvement and organisational growth. 

Future Hospitality Leaders

Build your network, prepare for progression and define your leadership legacy. 

Learner Benefits

• Increased leadership confidence 

• Stronger communication and influencing skills 

• Greater commercial awareness 

• Improved financial confidence 

• Enhanced strategic thinking 

• Career progression opportunities 

Employer Benefits

• Develop future female leaders 

• Strengthen succession planning 

• Improve retention and engagement 

• Build high-performing teams 

• Drive commercial performance 

• Support diversity and inclusion