Engineering Sector Manager

*Includes £4250 car allowance*

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Engineering Sector for a Manager to join our client who can lead the team and provision with a key focus on growth and innovation.

As a company they are currently supporting employers and learners across North West of England with a primary focus on Cheshire + Warrington and Greater Manchester, and in North Staffordshire and North Shropshire, Midlands.

Key Responsibilities include

• Lead the development and delivery of the sector’s Business Plan;Lead Teaching, Learning, Assessment and IQA Strategies, monitoring progress and evaluating activities and outcomes;
• Working closely with employers to ensure delivery is tailored to meet their needs and learner and employer satisfaction is met or exceeded;
• Responsible for the performance management of all aspects of the sector including the team of advisers and instructors, customers and financial;
• Liaise with funding bodies, awarding / regulatory bodies and external stakeholders as and when required.

Essential Skills / Knowledge/ Qualifications

• A Management qualification and/or other relevant professional qualification
•  At least 3 years’ proven experience of operational line management
• Experience of contributing to the achievement of quality marks as well as developing practical learning programmes
• Experience of setting high standards to achieve contract/ project funded objectives, continually monitoring levels/standards of support and identifying ways of making improvements based evaluation/feedback
• Knowledge of Engineering and Automotive sectors.
• Knowledge and understanding of funding regulations and awarding / regulatory bodies related to the provision areas
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant quality assurance systems particularly the common inspection framework related to further education and skills
•  Ability to multi-task and handle a fast paced work environment
• Ability to work on your own initiative and be self-motivated
• Excellent IT skills with experience of word processing/Excel and presentation Microsoft Office Packages
• Evidence of problem identification and solving abilities
• Full UK Driving licence as travelling will be required (Car allowance will be provided)