Director of Apprenticeships and Employer-based Training. Recruitment managed by FE Associates. Recruitment managed by FE Associates -

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1 Director of Apprenticeships and Employer-based Training Recruitment managed by FE Associates

2 Welcome March 2018 Dear Candidate Thank you for your interest in joining City of Bristol College. You will be joining us at an exciting phase of the college s development. Since I joined the college as Principal and Chief Executive in January 2016, we have made a number of positive steps forward which have seen both our financial performance and quality of outcomes significantly improve. You will know that between January 2016 and May 2017 we had been able to improve six of the nine judgements made by Ofsted about the quality of our provision, and three remained the same. We have also left the FE Commissioner-led intervention process. Alongside this, we have been able to reverse the college s declining financial health and now trade cash positively, which is strengthening our ability to consider and make investments. Our focus remains on curriculum and quality. In January 2018 we appointed Emma Jarman as Vice Principal. With the Strategic Leadership Team Emma is driving forward our curriculum and quality strategies, working with employers, students and the community. The appointment of a new Director of Apprenticeships and Employer Based Training is central to shaping our offer for the long term and ensuring we are well positioned to serve the local economic and employment needs whilst implementing the reforms around apprenticeships. We have retained FE Associates as our professional advisers on this appointment. If you wish to have a discussion with our lead adviser Matt Atkinson, you can arrange this by contacting Samantha Bunn at FE Associates on (Samantha.bunn@fea.co.uk). We have the support of the City and of our Board to transform what we do and how we do it at City of Bristol College and need the very best people to lead us to achieving excellence. If you think you have that ability to lead change, engage our staff and support our students; then we d really welcome your application. Bristol is a large, diverse and prosperous city and it deserves a high quality further education college at its heart. Yours faithfully Lee Probert Principal and Chief Executive Emma Jarman Vice Principal, Curriculum & Quality

3 Job Description This is a college-wide strategic leadership role with the post holder being a member of Strategic Leadership Team (SLT). Pay Grade: Line Manager: Spot salary Vice Principal, Curriculum and Quality Role Purpose The post-holder is accountable to the Vice Principal, Curriculum and Quality for the design, development and implementation of a curriculum and product strategy for apprenticeships and employer-based training; chiefly delivered through work-based and workplace assessment and learning, but also through college-based sessions. The post holder will utilise relevant market information to inform the curriculum strategy including (but not limited to) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) plans, employer representative bodies, the West of England Combined Authority, and student demand. The curriculum strategy will focus on raising aspirations through flexible learning and progression pathways into higher learning and work, supporting the college s mission. The post-holder will provide college-wide leadership on curriculum matters for apprenticeships and employer-based learning and training including the development of excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, in partnership with the Assistant Director for Quality and Standards. The post holder will take strategic responsibility for ensuring that high quality relationships are developed with students, staff, training and provider networks, employers, awarding bodies, validating partners, and schools. The post-holder will lead the business development unit within the college; developing and fostering a culture of high quality customer service, flexibility and responsiveness. Main Accountabilities In partnership with the Vice Principal, develop and deliver a system that assesses and continually secures high quality of teaching, learning and assessment (and all of its constituent parts) alongside excellent outcomes for students, demonstrating excellence to external assessment organisations and employers. In consultation with the Vice Principal, develop and deliver targets which secure quality improvement across provision for all students and apprentices. To support and raise students aspirations, at all levels, to develop and enhance their literacy, numeracy and employability skills. To oversee strategy and implementation of high quality work experience placements for learners aged on study programmes. To work collaboratively with classroom-based curriculum managers to develop and deliver meaningful targets for student and apprentice progression from level to level, between classroom and work-based learning and to employment.

4 To ensure that there are clear and visible links to industry in all programmes which support apprentices and students to apply their vocational knowledge, skills and experience in the work context, and also contribute to the development and updating of industry skills for staff. To develop and grow a curriculum offer which provides a clear link to local economic priorities and student and employer demand with clear progression pathways from Entry to Level 6 and beyond, where appropriate. To secure positive and productive relationships with provider networks, awarding bodies and validating partners for programmes which are high quality and support students to progress and employers to improve their businesses. To lead the business development team to secure government and commercial revenue targets as well as embed an effective account management system for all of the college s clients. To lead on the college bids and submissions relating to the development, improvement and growth of the college s apprenticeship and employer-based training offer. To contribute to the management of relationships with external assessment organisations, such as Ofsted, ESFA, WECA and the QAA. To contribute to the leadership and management of the college through effective team working, making a corporate contribution and demonstrating the college s values in the discharge of your duties. To oversee a curriculum and resource planning process which contributes to the development of a college-wide budget; where resources (human and physical) are used effectively and efficiently and where recruitment and income generation targets are delivered. Key Relationships This is a significant leadership and management post as part of the college and as such the post holder will be expected to develop and maintain key relationships, as follows: Strategic Leadership Team To work in partnership with peers to contribute to the delivery of the college s strategic plan, beyond your functional areas of responsibility. External Customers and Partners To enhance the reputation of the college as a provider of choice and to utilise customer and partner feedback to inform the college s future curriculum strategy. Awarding Bodies and Validating Partners To secure the ability to develop and grow provision in line with the college s strategy and to provide assurance that our curriculum offer, design, delivery, assessment and award of qualifications is robust. Schools and Universities To share information and engage potential students and progressing students in an impartial dialogue about future options and routes to employment through education and training.

5 Generic Management and Responsibilities To represent and promote the college brand values internally and externally; acting as an ambassador for business development on behalf of the college. Promote the college s student first ethos, ensuring that the student experience is uppermost in policy and decision making. To actively promote and act, at all times, in accordance with college policies, including, but not limited to, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Prevent and Safeguarding, the Staff Code of Conduct and the college s Financial Regulations. To actively promote and adhere to agreed college values. To engage in a leadership role in change management and promoting innovation. To act as a spokesperson for the college to various media as and when required. To contribute to delivering the college s internal communications strategy, playing a leadership role in ensuring that communications are high quality and that our workforce is respected. To participate in the college Annual Appraisal Process, contributing to a culture of selfreflection on practice and continuous professional development. To facilitate the achievement of the college s quality objectives including those from external bodies. To undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of post. Values To role model the college values of integrity, respect, ambition and pride. Behaviours To role model and consistently exhibit: student focus; high expectations and aspirations for all; focus on progression and employment; pride in what we do and our place in the city; collaboration and continually improvement. Key Functional Responsibilities Apprenticeships Higher Education Programmes (apprenticeship, employer-based and professional) Other employer-based and focused training Commercial Employer engagement Work experience The lists above are not intended to be exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake any duties commensurate with the role of Director of Apprenticeships and Employer-based Training. The post holder will take part in an annual cycle of appraisal which will be conducted by the Vice Principal, Curriculum and Quality.

6 Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential: Successful track record of managing training from Entry Level to Level 6; in partnership with employers, awarding bodies and university partners. Experience of developing strong strategic partnerships with employers and / or employer and skills related networks. Experience of leading business development units and leading and managing accounts with employers and other partners. Experience of improving the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in both further and higher education. Evidence of developing curricula which align to labour market priorities and student demand. Experience of engaging with and responding to the student voice in leading and managing curriculum. Track record of developing and hitting targets for both finance and quality. Understanding of quality assurance processes and applying them curriculum. Desirable: Experience of senior account management with large employers Experience and knowledge of public policy in respect of further and higher education. Skills, Style and Behaviours (all essential) Strong strategic vision for apprenticeship and employer-based training. Excellent influencing, networking and consultative skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Good planning and organisation skills. Strong team leadership skills and ability to motivate and inspire others to reach organisational goals. Good analysis, problem solving and decision-making skills. Good numerical and verbal reasoning skills. Ability to use IT at a level commensurate with job role. Willing to work flexibly and regionally/nationally, including working away from home. Qualifications Essential: Qualified to degree level or equivalent professional qualification. Higher level degree. Teaching/Assessing qualification. Desirable: Post Graduate Leadership/Management qualification.

7 How to Apply We have retained FE Associates to support us in finding an outstanding individual to inspire practice across our college. We encourage all interested parties to make contact with Samantha Bunn for an informal discussion prior to submitting an application by contacting FE Associates on Once you have obtained the full information, you must your current CV, a covering letter of no more than two pages, and referee information to Samantha.Bunn@fea.co.uk in advance of the closing date and time. You will also need to complete the college s equality and diversity monitoring form. Please ensure your includes: An up to date CV. A covering letter explaining your motivation for applying and responding to the skills, knowledge and experience elements of the person specification (up to 2 sides of A4). This should not reiterate your CV. Two referees (preferably your current employer or failing that, a previous employer) who can be approached during the selection process. Please include telephone numbers and addresses. We will always contact you before taking up references. The college s equality and diversity monitoring form. Key Dates for Submitting Your Application Closing date: Wednesday 2 nd May 2018 Interview date: Thursday 10 th May 2018