NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE. Recruitment Pack DIRECTOR OF FUNDING DELIVERING EXCELLENCE IN FURTHER EDUCATION IN NOTTINGHAM

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1 Recruitment Pack FUNDING

2 Dear Applicant Your interest in Nottingham College is very timely as we are at an early point of driving the vision for this new college which is one that will be an institution that will be instrumental in helping employers raise productivity and, through training and education, supporting the implementation of innovation through the economy. This includes raising the employability skills of young people and adults, so that people who enter the labour market are equipped with the skills and competencies to help their employers and themselves to succeed, and to broaden the scope of those able to participate in the labour market. The aim is to substantially contribute to D2N2 s top-level target of creating 55,000 jobs through growth in the economy, by Our merger is the catalyst for: the revitalisation of the city s FE curriculum which has skills and employability at its heart a deeper partnership with employers which raises productivity and tackles the skills gap an estates strategy which reflects the needs of the 21st century workplace These bold changes will ensure that opportunity lies at the heart of Nottingham College: the opportunity of prosperous employment for our students; the opportunity of business growth and development for our partner employers. If that s motivated you to read on, then let me say a little about the Senior Leadership Team you could be joining. The senior team are independently motivated, corporate minded and share a vision of creating a remarkable place to learn and work. The opportunities are endless as we are just at the beginning of our journey to transform two large complex organisations to one of single purpose and ethos. The senior team are unique as they work hard at understanding each other, communicate honestly and openly, take a mature view of conflict to resolve and generate new ideas and understanding together, and have a sense of pride and ownership of being part of this team. There is trust, respect, encouragement and support for each other and ultimately they are driven to succeed. If you can see yourself being part of that kind of team, and you have the skills and experiences that can make the difference, then I very much look forward to finding out more about you. John van de Laarschot CEO

3 CONTENTS Advert Job Profile Senior Leadership Team Structure Selection Process & Timescale

4 FUNDING 75,000 per annum Nottingham College will become a 90million hub of skills, training and education when the city s two existing FE colleges come together early this year. The vision of the College is about excellence. Excellent students, excellent teaching, excellent facilities and, above all, delivering that excellence to serve the business, social and cultural growth of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. This opens an opportunity for a talented business leader. Reporting to the VP (Finance), the Director of Funding will play a key role in shaping the direction of the College. You will already have proved your experience and knowledge of Further Education Funding Guidance, as well as detailed knowledge of MIS systems, Exams and Reporting and will be keen to work as part of an innovative senior team to deliver the excellent people with relevant skills that Nottingham and Nottinghamshire needs for its future. Interested? Then check out the recruitment pack available at and if you still think you can fulfil this key role we d be keen to receive your application by the closing date of 20 January 2017.

5 FUNDING 75,000 per annum Reporting to the Vice Principal (Finance), the Director of Funding will strategically influence and help to drive this new College to deliver towards the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire economic growth strategy. NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE THE BUSINESS Our aim is to fundamentally change the landscape of Further Education in the greater Nottingham conurbation to meet the needs of over 5000 employers and to fill the skills gap. We will provide this service through innovative and effective training and education delivered by a first-class team committed to our goals. When established, Nottingham College expects to attract 40,000 students, employ 2000 staff and reach an annual turnover of around 90 million. PORTFOLIO OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The portfolio and opportunities within this role include: Understanding a large multi-site college, and being able to communicate effectively with other members of the Senior Leadership team Overseeing the Management Information System teams, delivering accurate and timely ILR returns and compliant funding claims and wider management reporting throughout the student to work journey Responsibility for the establishment and effective operation of an MIS platform Play an active role in the business planning cycle, system set-up, interaction with other corporate functions, alignment with strategic priorities and ensuring funding allocations are delivered to target Oversee the Examinations team, ensure planning for the examinations cycle, and streamlining of processes Support admission and enrolment processes and take advantage of technological improvements to improve the customer journey and deliver efficiencies Ensure compliance with key future funding changes are planned, and information is disseminated to relevant departments to raise awareness of funding changes To lead on internal and external audits as appropriate including the external student learner numbers audit To manage timetabling and on-programme tracking to ensure resources are optimised and withdrawals are timely KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic leadership of the MIS team Overall responsibility for the ILR submissions, and the accuracy of the data contained within Liaising with funding agencies and account managers on behalf of Nottingham College Overseeing and co-ordination of the planning cycle for Nottingham College Supporting Heads of Faculty & Faculty Area Managers to design their curriculum in a way that meets the funding requirements as well as maximises the funding that is available Leading on performance reporting to produce smart, timely & accurate reports to identify the progress against curriculum and commercial delivery Strategic leadership of the Examinations team Strategic leadership of the Technical/Reporting team As this is a new role, the precise details of the duties and responsibilities will be developed with the post holder. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES: To contribute to the strategic leadership of the College and shaping the vision As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, to take collective responsibility with colleagues for delivering strategic objectives To ensure the responsibilities of the post are carried out in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of the college To set, monitor and deliver on key performance indicators across the College, aiming to deliver continuous improvement To inspire and motivate staff, developing and managing team members (direct and indirect) effectively and enabling them to give of their best To deliver value for money and manage resources effectively and efficiently, ensuring that targets (financial and non-financial) are met To promote the College to employers, sector bodies, schools and the local community, developing effective partnerships with employers, the funding agencies and other representative bodies To proactively promote Safeguarding practice, EDI and Health and Safety

6 FUNDING Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Professional, academic or technical qualifications at degree level or above An active record of continuous professional development EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Extensive knowledge of Further Education funding methodologies, including the Education Funding Agency, Skills Funding Agency and Higher Education Funding Council for England Significant experience of MIS, Exams and Reporting Significant senior leadership experience Proven management and leadership skills at a senior level both strategic and operational The ability to motivate, inspire and influence a large and diverse workforce by example and persuasion The ability to develop and project a positive image of the College through personal, written and oral skills An ability to recognise, develop and effectively promote new opportunities for the College Strong, evidenced project management experience Experience of managing financial budgets Ability to analyse data and use management information systems PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES A strategic thinker Great people skills and a track record in change management Outstanding commercial awareness and insight An ability to work in uncertainty Self-reliant and resilient Professional and value led with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity Motivation to work in an educational environment, and an ability to form personal boundaries, with young people and vulnerable adults. Willingness to use authority and maintain student discipline in an educational environment. Commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of students Social confidence and the ability to represent the College effectively with outside agencies, employers and other bodies Strategic vision as well as an eye for detail The qualities of an innovator Ability to travel between sites and to meet external commitments Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal College working hours Willingness to travel nationally and internationally on College business Clear drive and ambition to ensure that the College becomes an outstanding provider of education and skills This post will have contact with children and vulnerable adults and as such a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required as a condition of employment.

7 SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Structure Chart CEO John van de Laarschot VICE PRINCIPAL CURRICULUM VICE PRINCIPAL PARTNERSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS & ENTERPRISE VICE PRINCIPAL FINANCE QUALITY COMMUNICATIONS HR/ ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR OF ESTATES & CAPITAL PROJECTS CURRICULUM FUNDING

8 SELECTION PROCESS & TIMESCALE Closing Date 20 January 2017 Short Listing 23 January 2017 Selection Process 2 February 2017 SELECTION ACTIVITIES Presentation Written Exercise Small Group Interviews Psychometric Assessment Meeting with CEO Panel Interview