Level 7 Senior Leader Standard

Suitability

This programme is for those in a Senior Leader Standard role.

Responsibilities will include setting, managing and monitoring achievement of core objectives that are aligned to the overall strategic objectives of their organisation’s Board (or equivalent stakeholders). In a smaller organisation they are also likely to contribute to the execution and achievement of these strategic objectives.

A Senior Leader influences primary stakeholders and sets the culture and tone across their area of 
responsibility. They may work in varied environments including in an office, onsite, or remotely and 
demonstrate a high level of flexibility and adaptability to meet organisation needs.

They will routinely interact with internal stakeholders such as members of their team, other senior leaders/managers, support services (for example: finance, marketing, HR) and project groups and, in larger organisations, they may be part of a wider specialist team. They will be responsible for reporting results relating to their area of responsibility to stakeholders and will act as an ambassador for their organisation with wide-ranging networks.

Attainment

On successful completion, learners will gain:

• 1 The Level 7 Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Leader
• 2 The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
• 3 Chartered Manager Award

Progression

On completion, learners may be eligible to progress to a Level 8 management qualification and become a Chartered Fellow member of the Chartered Management Institute.

• 1 On-programme Assessment
  During the Apprenticeship programme, learners will be continually assessed to make sure they reach the required level of competence as set out in the Standard. This is assessed on a continual, rolling basis against specific knowledge, skill and behaviour outcomes.

• 2Gateway Assessment

  The Gateway assessment is a 3-way process between Adalta, the learner and their employer/line manager to ensure their readiness to proceed to end-point assessment. Adalta ensure learners know what to expect from the outset and ensure they are fully prepared.
• 3End-point Assessment
  Learners have their skills, knowledge and behaviours evaluated at the end of their apprenticeship by taking an ‘end-point assessment’ (EPA). This is known as synoptic assessment. It is conducted independently to ensure fairness and impartiality and helps ensure the quality and integrity of Apprenticeships. The objective of EPA is to determine that the learner is fully competent in the occupation of a Senior Leader Role.

Useful Links

Level 7 Senior Leader
Institute for Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Service