Head of Education (Study Programmes)

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills & Employability sectors. Job Title: Head of Education (Study Programmes) Location: Must be flexible with travel across Centres Salary: up to £55,000 (depending on skills and experience) Type: Full Time, Permanent Duties: To provide strategic leadership across all Government-funded education provision, including Study Programmes, Supported Internships and SEND. Lead and support management teams across multiple sites, ensuring resources are used effectively and agreed KPIs are achieved. Work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, to shape and deliver strategic plans for the continued development and growth of the education provision. Oversee the financial performance of Government-funded provision, ensuring budgets, funding requirements and contractual targets are effectively managed. Work alongside Managers and the Quality team to strengthen curriculum delivery, learner experience, progression and positive outcomes. Oversee performance data, reporting and key areas to include: attendance, at-risk learners and learner feedback, ensuring appropriate action is taken where required. Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting our client's provision, achievements and reputation across the sector. Ensuring that internal and external procedure are adhered to ensure that contracts are run compliantly (e.g., achieving low risk audits; accurate and timely claims).  Play a key role in securing continued growth and success of existing ESFA contracts,  establishing the organisation as a leading provider of choice Essential Criteria: Must hold a recognised Teaching Qualification at Level 4 or above (e.g. CertEd/PGCE). Must hold a recognised Assessor award (D32/33, A1, CAVA or TAQA. Must hold a minimum of a Level 5 Management qualification. Must hold a minimum of a Level 4 Vocational qualification or equivalent subject specialism. Proven senior leadership experience within Study Programmes and SEND with the ability to support and develop management and delivery teams to maximise performance and learner outcomes. Strong commercial and strategic awareness, with experience of identifying opportunities to grow and develop ESFA-funded provision. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster an open, collaborative culture and build positive relationships with staff, learners, employers and stakeholders.Please note: KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days, then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities