Apprenticeships
Global Majority Apprenticeship in Leadership – Level 5
Leading with Purpose, Powered by Identity
This Level 5 programme is designed for experienced managers and emerging leaders from the global majority who are ready to step into strategic leadership roles. It provides a safe, empowering space to explore the unique challenges and opportunities that come with leading while navigating systemic and cultural barriers.
Why clients choose Instep
We build inclusive teams
We drive business growth
We deliver high-quality training
Course Overview
This programme guides global majority members to unlock their full management potential.
Course Objectives
- Understand how underrepresentation affects leadership dynamics—and how to drive change from within.
- Learn how to foster inclusive cultures and influence organisational equity at a senior level.
- Explore how race, gender, and socioeconomic background intersect in leadership—and how to lead with resilience.
- Build strategic thinking, operational planning, performance management, and change leadership expertise.
Apprenticeship in Brief
Who it’s for
This programme is ideal for individuals from ethnically diverse backgrounds who are:
- Currently managing teams or departments
- Preparing for senior leadership roles
- Seeking to lead with authenticity, cultural awareness, and strategic impact
Through a blend of immersive learning, personalised coaching, and practical application, learners will deepen their leadership capabilities while building the confidence to lead authentically and inclusively.
Entry requirements
Participants will need to have responsibility for managing individuals, a team, or elements of a project.
Additionally:
- Those without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the End-Point Assessment as part of the programme.
- For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
- A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
Programme format
Operations Manager Apprenticeship (Level 5)
Duration: 15 months + 5 months End-Point Assessment
Delivery: Online
Qualification: Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship
Format:
- 9 x Full-Day Masterclasses
- 10 x One-to-One Coaching Sessions
- Ignite Digital eLearning Modules
- Impact Evidence Portfolio
What You’ll Learn
- Challenging Systemic Barriers
Understand how underrepresentation affects leadership dynamics—and how to drive change from within.
- Strategic Allyship
Learn how to foster inclusive cultures and influence organisational equity at a senior level.
- Navigating Intersectional Challenges
Explore how race, gender, and socioeconomic background intersect in leadership—and how to lead with resilience.
- Advanced Leadership Skills
Build strategic thinking, operational planning, performance management, and change leadership expertise.
Qualification gained
Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship
Funding
£9,000
(CMI Award in Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Level 5 charged separately)
The Global Majority programme will equip your talent with the tools to lead and inspire:
Strategic Leadership
Intelligent Conflict Management
Confidence and Productivity
Delegation and Management
“Without Instep’s help, I wouldn’t be as confident as I am today to put into practice what I have learned on the course.”
Reema Patel, Allwyn
“Having supported a number of apprenticeships through past years, I could not recommend Instep enough… they truly set you up for success, work with you to define the outcomes and build a programme that will really add value to the direction of travel.”
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