Centre / Delivery Manager

Salary: £30,000 – £33,600 per year

We are seeking an individual with extensive experience at management level within the funded adult education and further education sector, with a proven history of NEET/ Traineeship/ AEB Employabilitydelivery. The person will have project management knowledge and demonstrable experience at an operational level. In addition, we expect the person to have direct experience and aptitude for ESFA audits including the interpretation of PDSAT.
In general, strong analytical skills are expected with the ability to quickly identify issues and trends through MI Data, ideally someone who is PICSliterate. The person should have been successful in implementing new contracts, systems, and teams to achieve and exceed contractual and financial targets.
We expect that the person appointed will be able to be a “go-getter” and a problem solver with practical and pragmatic solutions that can work for us. Ultimately, it is all about impact whilst reducing risk and protecting our legacy. We as a business are about making a meaningful impact and we expect that this will be the case for anybody that joins the team.
Purpose of the role
You will ensure we have a viable and high performing Adult Education offer and build from what we have and grow.
We expect you to have a vision and the ground level implementation to deliver on our aspirations that you will share. You be leading and building a team of people and have accountability in managing performance and delivery of AEB, Traineeships, Loans and all contract management issues and ensure our targets and KPIs are met.
We expect you to:
* Have strong Further Education and Adults Skills Sector management experience and high-level expertise of managing Traineeship delivery, as well as knowledge and experience of OFSTED lead and Provider Financial Audit
* Have a good understanding and ability to work with learner recruitment
* Oversee all activities relating to MIS, systems, and management of the funding.
The Delivery Manager will meet the service standards that are required by the ESFA and any other funding provider and ensure we are compliant with the funding rules, awarding bodies and that teaching, and learning quality are maintained.
You will be involved in overseeing and delivering on all activities within the Traineeshipfunded contract including delivery centre management, learner and staff recruitment, employer relations, performance management and compliance and monitoring.
Other Duties
* Manage the operational delivery and development of all contracts, working closely with key strategic partners, monitoring performance and achievement of contract requirements
* Monitor, drive and manage contract performance to achieve target contract outcomes through effective management of administration and delivery staff
* Monitor and review forecasting and produce weekly/monthly reports
* Manage and oversee the staff Training matrix, CPD, Single Staff Register and ensure staff probationary reviews, appraisals are conducted that are appropriate and are fit for purpose
* Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation
* Support and where needed implement change management processes