Swindon & Wiltshire News
Apprenticeship awarding organisation names new MD
A Bristol-based apprenticeship assessment and awarding organisation has appointed a new managing director.
Rob May becomes the new MD at Innovate Awarding, part of Lifetime Group.
Rob brings a wealth of experience in skills having dedicated the last two decades of his career to youth development and education.
He has previously held roles at City & Guilds and YMCA Awards, where he led on business development strategy and created sector leading learning technology offers.
He recently held the position of chief executive officer at ABE, part of the Institute of Leadership and Management, where he focused on promoting inclusive development through professional business qualifications and degree pathways in international markets.
He is also a governor at the Royal Agricultural University and has held numerous board positions including as a non-executive director at the Federation of Awarding Bodies.
At Innovate Awarding, he will be responsible for driving a fresh approach to assessment as new technologies and shifting policies change the skills landscape and in turn learner needs.
Rob is taking over the position from Charlotte Bosworth, who led Innovate Awarding for the past eight years and has now taken the role of group chief executive at Lifetime Group.
“I am thrilled to be starting this journey as the new managing director of Innovate Awarding,” said Rob.
“It has always struck me as a vibrant company and one that takes real pride in delivering high-quality, real-world learning solutions.
“It’s a pivotal time for apprenticeship assessment. With the 2025 reforms bringing more flexibility and modular assessment, our priority will be to support and guide employers and training providers through these changes, ensuring we remain the trusted voice for businesses and apprentices alike.”
