Empower leaders to drive transformation, foster innovation, and deliver measurable impact across your organisation. 

Delivered in partnership with Raise the Bar, the Leadership Catalyst programme blends award-winning leadership development with deep commercial insight and strategic expertise. Designed for senior professionals, it equips participants with the mindset and tools to lead large-scale change, inspire innovation, and deliver measurable results 

This collaboration reflects a commitment to developing future-ready leaders who can navigate complexity and inspire high-performing teams. More than a qualification, the Leadership Catalyst is a transformative journey that builds advanced analytical, commercial, and leadership capability. With a focus on continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and inclusive leadership, the programme enables organisations to invest in their people, align teams with strategic goals, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. 

Who is this programme for?

This programme is ideal for experienced professionals and senior leaders driving improvement and transformation. It’s a great fit for those who: 

  • Lead teams or projects focused on operational excellence or change 
  • Aspire to deliver measurable, organisation-wide impact 
  • Want to develop advanced strategic, analytical and leadership skills 
  • Are ready to influence culture and performance at scale 
  • Seek to future-proof their organisation through innovation and continuous improvement

What will they learn?

Participants will develop the skills needed for high-impact leadership, including: 

  • Strategic deployment: Apply continuous improvement and change management 
  • Advanced analytics: Use data analysis, process optimisation and evidence-based decision-making 
  • Team leadership: Lead and coach high-performing teams through complex challenges 
  • Commercial influence: Communicate value and influence stakeholders with commercial and analytical insight 
  • Resilient leadership: Embed innovation, resilience and inclusivity to drive sustainable results

Key facts

Level
Level 6 apprenticeship standard (equivalent to a degree with honours)
Qualification
Apprenticeship standard
Duration
18 months plus five months for Apprenticeship Assessment
Provider
Raise the Bar in partnership with Grant Thornton
Entry requirements
  • Completion of a Level 5 Improvement Specialist Apprenticeship or equivalent 
  • A degree in a relevant field (e.g. STEM, Finance, Business) 
  • Two+ years of experience in improvement, project, or change management roles 
  • Currently employed in a senior leadership or improvement-focused position
Schedule
Tailored to individual learners, supported by expert coaches and thought leaders
Delivery
Delivered remotely for maximum flexibility
Assessment
Achievement is through Apprenticeship Assessment activities
Fees and funding
Fully funded to £15,000 by the Apprenticeship Levy
OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH RAISE THE BAR

Empowering leadership through transformative learning

Our partnership with Raise the Bar is built on a shared vision to inspire, motivate and develop individuals and teams to reach their full potential. Raise the Bar brings world-class speakers and cutting-edge leadership insights to organisations, blending lived experience with impactful development programmes.  

Its commitment to forward-thinking and lasting change complements Grant Thornton’s practical commercial insight and strategic perspective. Together, we deliver learning experiences that foster resilience, collaboration and performance-boosting morale, sparking innovation and aligning teams with a shared vision for success.  

Why Raise the Bar? 

  • Real-world impact through lived experience - Programmes led by  world-class speakers with authentic leadership experience. 
  • Award-winning excellence - Recognised for its outstanding contribution to leadership and talent development, earning accolades that reflect its commitment to quality, innovation and measurable impact. 
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    Combining Grant Thornton’s commercial insight with Raise The Bar’s award-winning development expertise, we’re enabling clients to build future-ready leaders while delivering measurable impact for their business.
    Ruth Walsh Partner, Grant Thornton
    Leadership has the power to transform people and organisations and this partnership with Grant Thornton brings together two teams who share that belief.
    Steve Smith Founding Director at Raise the Bar

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