Director of Education & Learning

Fedcap Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization is seeking a Director of Education and Learning to develop and implement innovative UK-based education programmes. This strategic role involves leadership, making significant impacts on education delivery while ensuring high standards and compliance. Ideal candidates will have substantial educational leadership experience, a commitment to excellence, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Minimum 33 days holiday entitlement

Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Monthly benefits scheme

Free life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Significant experience in educational leadership and managing learning programmes.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted standards and DfE priorities.
• Proven ability to develop strategies that align with education excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of UK-based education programmes.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards.
• Drive innovative, learner-centred educational strategies.

Skills

Educational Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Financial Management

Education

Advanced degree in education or related field

Job description

Direct message the job poster from The Fedcap Group

Job Description

Location: Remote with extensive travel

Salary: Commensurate with Exec level for a not-for-profit

Who We Are

Since 2019, Fedcap have delivered impactful employment and health services to over 40,000 people across the UK. Recognising the transformative power of education and skills, and building on the pedigree of the Fedcap Group, this role will be responsible for leading on UK based education and learning programmes, to expand our impact further. Our initial focus includesalternative provision for young people and the launch of a skills business focusing on three main areas, including (a) clean energy skills (b) Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG), and (c) employability, ESOL, and functional skills. Through this integration, we aim to deliver holistic solutions that meet local and national priorities and empower individuals to thrive.

Your Role

The Director of Education and Learning will lead the development and delivery of UK based education and learning programmes, as part of the wider Fedcap practice, ensuring the UK becomes a centre of excellence for innovative and practical educational services. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for driving the design and implementation of high-quality programmes that meet the needs of learners and align with the highest standards of quality and compliance.

The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Fedcap’s learning offer, balancing immediate priorities with long-term ambitions. Working collaboratively across the organisation, they will ensure education and learning programmes integrate seamlessly with Fedcap’s wider programmes to deliver real, measurable impact.

Your Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the vision and strategy for Fedcap’s Education and Learning Practice, ensuring alignment with DfEobjectives, local skills priorities, and the organisation’s mission.
• Lead the design and delivery of innovative, learner-centred programmes, starting with alternative provision and clean energy skills development, while building a broader skills offer including within primary, secondary, further and higher education.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the development and delivery of high-impact educational programmes that meet Ofsted standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the financial sustainability of the Education and Learning Practice, managing budgets effectively and delivering value for funders and communities.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Establish robust quality assurance frameworks to ensure services consistently achieve high standards and comply withregulatory requirements.
• Lead preparations for inspections and evaluations, ensuring readiness and ongoing compliance.
• Business Development: Work closely with commercial team to identify and pursue opportunities for growth within the education and learning sector, including securing placements on relevant frameworks and building partnerships with funders and employers.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver innovative and impactful services.
• Provide values-driven leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including DfE, local authorities, educational institutions, and employers, to maximise the impact of the Education & Learning Practice.
  
  

Your Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree or professional qualification in education, learning, or a related field.
• Significant experience in educational leadership, including managing educational or learning programmes and leading senior educational staff.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted standards, DfE priorities, and best practices in teaching, learning, and skills delivery.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that drive educational excellence and align with local and national priorities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building effective partnerships with funders, local authorities, and community organisations.
• Financial management experience, including budget development and ensuring operational sustainability.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working across, primary, secondary, further and higher education, and academy trusts.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed or therapeutic education approaches, particularly within alternative provision.
• Experience in developing and delivering clean energy skills programmes or addressing skills gaps in emerging sectors.
  
  

Your Benefits

Benefits

As well as receiving dedicated health and wellbeing support, including access to our 24/7 employee assistance programme for you and your family, we’ll provide you with very clear stages of accredited development and learning. Not only that, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Minimum 33 days’ holiday entitlement and a pension contribution
• Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Monthly benefits scheme worth up to an additional £500
• Free life assurance cover, totalling four times your annual salary
• And much more
  
  

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Fedcap Employment is committed to applying equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection, in line with its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy in addition to our duty under the Equality Act 2010 to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination; to advance equality of opportunity.

Fedcap Employment is a Disability Confident Leader employer and as such, any candidate with a disability will not be excluded unless the candidate is unable to perform a duty intrinsic to the role, having considered reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be made to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged because of their disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Training, and Business Development

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, Education, and Education Administration Programs

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