Education Service Lead – Post-16 & Adult Learning

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a driven leader to head Family, Adult and Community Education and the Knowsley Advice and Guidance Service, delivering the post-16 opportunities vision. You will shape the borough’s learning strategies in partnership with schools, colleges and local providers, ensuring inclusive access to education and progression for all residents.

This role requires strategic leadership, collaboration with a wide range of partners, and a focus on lifelong

Qualifications

• Are passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and communities.
• Have strong leadership, management and relationship-building skills.
• Can work effectively with schools, education providers and a wide range of partners.
• Have experience of managing change, driving improvement and delivering results.
• Understand the opportunities and challenges facing education, inclusion and learning services.
• Can influence, inspire and bring people together around a shared vision.
• Are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead services that support lifelong learning and progression.
• Responsible for Family, Adult and Community Education, the Knowsley Advice and Guidance Service and the promotion of post-16 opportunities.
• Work with partners to help young people and adults access education, employment and training.
• Deliver the Learning and Skills Strategy and develop opportunities for local residents.
• Ensure services respond effectively to community needs.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Relationship-building

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education sector experience

Job description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a driven leader to head Family, Adult and Community Education and the Knowsley Advice and Guidance Service, delivering the post-16 opportunities vision. You will shape the borough’s learning strategies in partnership with schools, colleges and local providers, ensuring inclusive access to education and progression for all residents.

This role requires strategic leadership, collaboration with a wide range of partners, and a focus on lifelong