Turn Mid-Level Managers into Strategic Leaders
Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship
It’s middle managers that both keep a business running and shape how it performs. This programme builds confident, self-aware leaders who think strategically, lead cross-functional teams and deliver lasting results.
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UK #1 Level 3 & 5 Apprenticeship Provider – NARTS 2025
100% pass rate for Level 3, 5 and 7 Apprenticeships – NARTS 2025
UK #1 Level 3 & 5 Apprenticeship Provider – NARTS 2025 100% pass rate for Level 3, 5 and 7 Apprenticeships – NARTS 2025
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Who is this programme for?
This Level 5 leadership and management apprenticeship is designed for those ready to lead with intent and operate at a more senior level:
Heads of Departments – Refine leadership approaches to optimise performance.
Aspiring Heads of Departments – Gain the expertise to step confidently into senior leadership.
Operations Managers – Enhance decision-making and resource management to boost efficiency.
What you’ll get
CMI Level 5 Operations Manager accreditation
17-month journey with personal coaching and practical assignments
Real-world tools and techniques that create lasting change
Open programme enrolment or tailored in-house delivery
Facilitators trained exclusively in the Fuel approach to behavioural development
Our results
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"I can confidently say that Fuel have helped shaped our culture. When we first engaged Fuel we had 12k UK employees, now we have 40k+"
Christopher Dolby
Senior Director, HR Talent & Learning
GXO -
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"Learning to adapt my leadership and gaining an understanding of Insights has had a big impact – our attrition has decreased from 40% to 14%"
James Clay
Business Director
SOCOTEC -
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“I've increased customer satisfaction to 91%, by learning how to monitor supplier performance and internal delivery processes"
Cait Collins
Supply Chain Supervisor
Saint-Gobain -
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"I've saved 375 workforce hours by applying my learning to implement a new digital solution & improving cross-function comms"
Mandy Reeves
HR Administration Team Leader
SOCOTEC -
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“My leadership development has enhanced team communication and clarity around responsibilities'
Arti Vaghela
Production Planner and Activity Controller -
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“I've advanced my career by enhancing my management skills, financial acumen and interpersonal abilities"
Rick Lee
Learning & Development Programme Manager
Antalis -
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"I've learned to break down tasks, assess risks, involve stakeholders and allocate roles for successful outcomes"
Wojciech Lobiecki
Senior Quality Technician -
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"By improving my delegation skills and our cross-function communication we're saving 20% of time – that's a days worth of work every week!"
Jenifer Diniz
Assistant Portfolio Data Manager for UKIE -
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"My development has led to a huge increase in our sustainability – I've doubled the amount of recycled material in ur product, which has also led to a significant monthly saving"
Raghav Aerasala
Mineral Handling Manager
Saint-Gobain -
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"My programme helped me focus on the the value-add elements of being a strategic manager – and we’ve seen this feeding into our bottom line and business performance"
Richard Hildick-Smith
Managing Director (Infrastructure Division)
SOCOTEC -
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"We wanted a provider who absolutely lived and breathed Leadership and Management – Fuel’s expertise has allowed to tailor the programmes to fit our specific business needs"
Laura Benton
Apprenticeships & Qualifications Manager
Zellis -
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"Fuel totally understand our business – their programmes provide our learners with the skills, knowledge and beliefs to take our company to the next level"
Lisa Fox
Group Learning & Development Manager
Nomad Foods
Why fuel learning?
Fuel leaders think bigger and lead better.
Every one of our Level 5 apprenticeship programme leadership programmes is built and delivered by in-house coaches who are experts in psychology, coaching, communication and performance. From the boardroom to the shop floor, they’ll help your managers to lead with clarity, confidence and credibility, driving measurable ROI.
Fuel in numbers
100%
175k
£50m+
#1
We have a 100% pass rate for participants across Level 3, 5 and 7 apprenticeships
Over 170,000 participants have been impacted by our programmes
Our participants have achieved over £50m of verified ROI projects for their organisations
We are the UK’s number 1 provider for Level 3 & Level 5 Apprenticeships, as scored by NARTS 2025
