Assistant Principal - Employeer Skills, Innovation & Growth

Assistant Principal – Employer Skills, Innovation & Growth £75,000 + up to £10,000 PRP | Full-time | Further Education We are supporting a leading Further Education organisation in the appointment of an Assistant Principal – Employer Skills, Innovation & Growth. Reporting to the Principal & CEO and operating as part of the Senior Leadership Team, this is a pivotal role focused on growth, employer engagement, apprenticeships, innovation and income generation. You will lead teams across Apprenticeships, Employer Skills & Business Development and Commercial Services, with responsibility for: * Driving income growth, new business and commercial opportunities. * Providing strategic leadership for Apprenticeship provision, quality and outcomes. * Developing strong employer partnerships and engagement strategies. * Identifying new skills, curriculum and commercial opportunities. * Leading bids, funding opportunities and strategic partnerships. * Acting as the organisation's Ofsted Nominee for Skills. * Leading and developing high-performing teams and managing significant budgets. About You We are looking for an experienced FE leader with a proven track record in: * Apprenticeships and employer engagement * Growing income and developing new business * Strategic and operational leadership * Apprenticeship funding and ESFA requirements * Bid writing and competitive tendering * Quality improvement and inspection * Managing budgets, KPIs and organisational change You will be a commercially minded, inspirational leader who can build trusted employer relationships, identify opportunities and translate strategy into measurable growth and impact. Salary: £75,000 + up to £10,000 PRP Contract: Full-time Location: Cross-college, base agreed with successful candidate Interested? For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch