Apprenticeship & Workforce Training Advisory

Independent guidance to help employers choose the right training, and help providers win the right opportunities.

Our Team

A team with deep, hands-on experience across the apprenticeship and skills sector.

Alex Lockey

Founding Partner

Strategic lead across product, systems, and platform innovation. Over a decade of experience in the training and hiring ecosystem, with a focus on building tech-enabled solutions that simplify complex decisions for employers and providers alike.

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Tom Rogers

Founding Partner

A passionate advocate for apprenticeships and early careers. Brings real-world insight from years of hands-on employer engagement. As a current practitioner in the skills space, he bridges the gap between policy, delivery, and impact on the ground.

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Nicola Drury

Advisory Partner

Former Head of Apprenticeships & Skills at Amazon UK & Ireland. A recognised leader in designing inclusive, high-impact early careers programmes. Deep expertise across workforce planning, funding strategy, and employer-led delivery.

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For Employers

Make high-stakes training decisions with confidence

Identify best-fit providers based on data, not guesswork
Navigate standards, funding rules, and procurement with ease
Compare providers using achievement rates and performance data
Build a trusted shortlist tailored to your requirements
Receive guided introductions to vetted providers

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For Training Providers

Attract, convert, and retain better B2B clients

Commercial positioning and course-market fit analysis
Improve employer-facing messaging and value proposition
Optimise your FATP profile for maximum visibility
Insights on funding changes, competitive landscape, and demand trends
Receive warm, triaged introductions to qualified employers

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A trusted intermediary with unmatched sector insight

Data on every apprenticeship standard, provider, and achievement rate in England
Deep relationships across employers, awarding bodies, and training providers
30+ years of combined sector experience
Fully independent — we don't deliver training or take commission from providers

How It Works

Tell us what you need

Share your training goals, sector, budget, and delivery preferences.

We analyse your options

Our team reviews the data, maps the provider landscape, and identifies the best matches.

You receive a clear shortlist

A curated list of recommended providers with key metrics, ratings, and rationale.

We introduce and support

We make warm introductions and stay involved to ensure a smooth engagement.

Need Expert Guidance?

Whether you're an employer navigating the provider landscape or a training provider looking to grow, we're here to help.