Head of Business Development (Education, Apprenticeships) FURN50381

Be part of a newly merged, dynamic college.

Our client has outstanding facilities over two campuses, experienced tutors and a wide network of employer partners which enable them to deliver the highest quality provision to young people, adults and employers in South Cumbria and beyond.  They were rated as good by Ofsted in 2015, with outstanding provision in Engineering and Law, and their financial health in 2015-2016 was outstanding.  They also became one of the first members of the Institution for Further Education earlier this year.

They are committed to providing students with a safe and secure environment that gives all the support and guidance services they need to make their time at the College an enjoyable and productive one, and to enable them to achieve their future aspirations, and therefore all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.  They currently have some unique opportunities to join their committed management and teaching teams, and are looking for exceptional candidates who will take a leading role in achieving their ambitious corporate objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to lead their business and employment support team. The manager will be responsible for generating commercial revenue, supporting major employer contracts and working with small and large employers during a period of change in apprenticeship legislation and funding.

The successful candidate should have up-to-date knowledge of the work-based learning sector, ESF provision, sound knowledge of Ofsted requirements, and be able to influence and support apprenticeship delivery both internally and externally. The manager will be expected to lead and develop the team, grow the apprenticeship provision and have the knowledge and skills to respond to the changing landscape within business development.

Closing Date: Wednesday 28^th June, midday 

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.