Deputy Director – FE Quality Enhancement

Job Title: Deputy Director – FE Quality Enhancement

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £60,900 (Fixed)

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region’s skills needs.

The University’s mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The University works in partnership with one of the UK’s leading Universities. A member of the Russell Group, the partner University is ranked 9th in The Guardian 2024 league table with an international reputation for research and teaching quality. The partner University not only accredits many of the University’s undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, but also works on a number of collaborative projects to support development of higher education and widen access within the West Midlands.

The Role:

The University is seeking a visionary Deputy Director – FE Quality Enhancement to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, driving excellence across our Further Education provision.

We are seeking an exceptional individual with a proven ability to manage complex initiatives, influence cultural change, and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals. As Deputy Director, you will work closely with the Executive Director, serving as a trusted deputy capable of autonomous decision-making and representing them at senior-level meetings and events.

You will play a pivotal role in translating institutional priorities into actionable strategies, enhancing collaboration, innovation, and ensuring compliance with Ofsted and awarding body standards. With a strong understanding of technical and vocational qualifications, A-Level and apprenticeship provision, and Ofsted requirements, you will lead the development and implementation of ambitious curriculum strategies. Additionally, you will oversee internal and external quality assurance frameworks, champion high standards, and motivate teams to deliver exceptional learner outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact, driving progress and excellence across all areas of provision. If you have the vision, leadership, and expertise to thrive in this dynamic role, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions – 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date – Sunday 16^th February 2025.

Interview Dates – TBC.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Director of Quality Enhancement, University Director, Director of University, FE Director, may also be considered for this role.