Pan-sector Management and Leadership 2026 National Occupational Standards (NOS)

We are pleased to announce that the new Pan-sector Management and Leadership 2026 National Occupational Standards (NOS) are now live and available on the NOS Database here.

Developed to reflect current management and leadership practice, these updated standards provide a valuable resource for employers, learning providers and qualification developers. As pan-sector standards, they are relevant across all industries, providing a consistent benchmark for effective management and leadership practice while supporting workforce and leadership development, qualifications and professional practice. Developed through extensive engagement with employers, providers and stakeholders across the UK, they reflect current workplace needs and best practice.

We encourage Awarding Bodies, Providers, Employers, Sector Skills organisations and other stakeholders to explore the new NOS and start using them to support skills and leadership development, qualification design and professional practice across their organisations