Growth & Skills Levy
Major changes to apprenticeship funding from April 2026. Understand the new rules and what they mean for your organisation.
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AI-powered leadership, digital transformation, and operational efficiency for government, NHS, and public services. Trusted by Dorset Council and University of Kent.
Why Public Sector Needs AI Skills Now
AI for Public Service Delivery
Citizens expect faster, smarter services. AI can automate admin, improve triage, and free up frontline staff - but only with AI-literate leadership.
Doing More With Less
Budget pressures demand efficiency. AI automation can save thousands of hours on reporting, correspondence, and data processing across departments.
Digital Skills at Every Level
From caseworkers to directors, digital literacy is now essential. Build AI capability across your workforce to meet government digital standards.
Recommended Programmes
Every programme below uses a levy-funded apprenticeship standard that is not affected by September 2026 defunding. AI-first, future-proof, and recognised by CMI, NCFE, and Microsoft.
AI People Leaders L4
Apprenticeship · 15-18 monthsAI-powered leadership with CMI Level 3 for public sector people managers, HR leads, and service delivery managers.
Learn MoreAI Operations Leaders L4
Apprenticeship · 15 monthsAI + CMI Level 5 Award for operations managers driving efficiency across government departments and public bodies.
Learn MoreAI & Automation Practitioner L4
Apprenticeship · 15 monthsNo-code AI tools for automating admin, reporting, and citizen services. 15 months, levy-funded via levy or co-investment.
Learn MoreSenior Leader L7
Apprenticeship · 24 monthsStrategic leadership with CMI Level 7 for directors and senior civil servants shaping department-wide transformation.
Learn MoreCIPD Qualifications
CIPD QualificationCIPD Level 3 and Level 5 for HR professionals across the public sector. Industry gold-standard people management credentials.
Learn MoreAI Policy Drafting
1-Day Workshop1-day workshop: use AI to draft, review, and improve policy documents, consultations, and ministerial briefings.
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Levy Funded
4.9/5
Employer Rating
Up to 5
Embedded Qualifications
Monthly
Programme Starts
Client Success
Dorset Council
Delivering leadership and management apprenticeships across Dorset Council's services and operations, building AI-literate management capability at every level.
University of Kent
Delivered apprenticeships across the University of Kent's professional services and academic support teams, developing leadership capability at every level.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Partnered on leadership development programmes supporting the council's digital transformation and operational efficiency across public services.
LEARNER SUCCESS STORIES
Real People. Real Results.
See how apprentices in the public sector have transformed their careers with TESS Group.
Coaching Level 5
Coaching Professional • University of Kent
The challenge:
An experienced higher education professional seeking to deepen their practice with evidence-based frameworks - moving beyond intuition to structured, measurable coaching that could scale influence at an institutional level.
The outcome:
Mastered advanced coaching models including Goleman's Emotional Intelligence framework, with marked improvement in both self-awareness and team collaboration across departments. The result: a more strategic, high-impact coaching conversation.
"This apprenticeship introduced me to complex coaching frameworks that I could immediately apply them directly in my role. The focus on emotional intelligence and self-awareness has been transformative, leading to marked development which has translated into improved efficiency across my team."
Content Creator Level 3
Creative Professional • Dorset Council
The challenge:
A creative professional in local government tasked with modernising public communications, needing to master AI-powered content creation tools while maintaining the precision and accessibility standards required in the public sector.
The outcome:
Achieved a Distinction grade, demonstrating exceptional ability to blend creative AI tools with public sector communication requirements. Developed specialised knowledge that will help for years to come, and feels equipped with a modern skill set that makes them stand out in the creative industry.
"The programme gave me specialised knowledge that will help me for years to come. I feel equipped with a modern skill set that makes me stand out in the creative industry."
Associate Project Manager Level 4
Project Management Learner • Dorset Council
The challenge:
A local government professional looking to transition into formal project management, needing the structured frameworks and recognised qualification to compete for higher-graded roles within a large public sector organisation.
The outcome:
Secured a 10-month secondment as a Project Manager - jumping from Grade 7 to Grade 12, a significant step up in both responsibility and seniority. The apprenticeship provided the confidence, credibility, and practical skills to compete for a role that would have previously felt out of reach.
“The apprenticeship gave me the tools and confidence to go for a role I wouldn’t have considered before. Moving from Grade 7 to Grade 12 felt like a huge leap, but the programme prepared me for exactly that.”
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