About The Levy Link
Many employers pay into the levy but struggle to understand how to use it effectively. Our role is to simplify the process and help organisations turn levy contributions into meaningful training and workforce development.
Get to Know The Levy Link
We are a specialist service/organisation dedicated to supporting employers to maximise the value of their growth and skills levy through effective planning, management, and delivery.
With extensive experience across workforce development, we work closely with employers to simplify what can often feel like a complex and demanding process. Our focus is on ensuring levy funds are used strategically, compliantly, and in a way that delivers meaningful outcomes for both organisations and learners.
Experience You Can Trust
17+ years experience
Supporting employers with apprenticeships and workforce development.
Large organisation expertise
Including complex levy accounts within organisations such as the NHS.
Trusted strategic support
Helping employers turn levy funding into real workforce growth.
Our Approach
Accessible
Clear guidance that simplifies a complex system.
Strategic
Training aligned with workforce needs and business goals.
Supportive
Focused on positive outcomes for both organisations and learners.
Compliant
Fully aligned with ESFA funding rules and requirements.
What Is the Growth & Skills Levy?
The Growth & Skills Levy is a UK government scheme that requires employers with a payroll above £3 million to contribute 0.5% of their wage bill towards training and skills development.
These funds can then be used for apprenticeships and training programmes. However, managing the levy system can be complex, and funds can expire if they are not used effectively.
The Levy Link helps employers navigate the rules, plan training strategies, and ensure levy funding is used before it is lost.
Learn more about the levy
The UK’s Apprenticeship Levy has recently been replaced by the Growth and Skills Levy. This change aims to increase the flexibility for employers in how they spend their levy contributions, extending the use of levy funds beyond the current traditional apprenticeship route to include shorter courses, apprenticeship units, upskilling initiatives, and more.
From April 2026, the first wave of short courses will become available, called ‘apprenticeship units’ in England, funded through the Growth and Skills Levy.
These courses are designed to help employers respond quickly to evolving skills needs and invest in workforce development. They will be available in critical skills areas such as digital, advanced AI (Artificial Intelligence) and engineering.
The Growth and Skills Levy will encourage businesses to invest in training aligned with local skills gaps, fostering stronger regional economies and a more resilient workforce by providing a more flexible offer.
Managing this can be a time-consuming task for businesses requiring dedication to understand the system, how can the levy be spent and the rules and regulations around it.
Advanced strategies are needed to navigate this complex and competitive space. The Levy Link can talk you through what’s changing, why it matters, and how your organisation can stay ahead.
Our Commitment
We help organisations:
- Make informed decisions about levy funding
- Reduce administrative burden and internal pressure
- Improve learner outcomes and career progression
- Build sustainable workforce development programmes
Our goal is simple: Help employers unlock the full value of their levy investment.
