Head of Delivery

Morgan Parkes Recruitment; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Delivery to lead a STEM outreach programme in Royal Leamington Spa. This role involves managing delivery strategies, overseeing a team of specialists, and ensuring high standards of compliance and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in similar roles and a strong background in strategy development. Join the team and help create impactful educational experiences!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategy development and performance reporting.
• Ability to effectively manage delivery teams and foster stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in safeguarding and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a wide-ranging STEM outreach programme.
• Develop and manage the annual delivery strategy and budget.
• Ensure high delivery standards and compliance with policies.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Track record of developing strategies

Budget management

Leading operational teams

Ability to build relationships

Knowledge of quality assurance

Background in STEM

Job description

Job Advert: Head of Delivery

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary: £45,000

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Role Purpose for a Head of Delivery

The Head of Delivery will lead and shape a wide ranging STEM outreach programme, ensuring high quality, efficient delivery across schools and community settings, whilst leading a team to ensure excellence in delivery and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities for the Head of Delivery

Develop and manage the delivery strategy, annual plan and budget

Recruit, train and develop STEM Engagement Specialists within available resources to meet contractual requirements

Lead the delivery of all STEM programmes by effectively managing and allocating salaried and freelance specialists

Monitor performance through quality assurance, data analysis and participant feedback to maintain high delivery standards

Collaborate with content and impact teams to support the development of new deliverable products

Use CRM and project management tools to track delivery activity and provide programme wide performance insights

Promote best practice and actively contribute to STEM events for children and young people

Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessment and related policies

Build strong cross team relationships to support effective planning and coordination of programme delivery

Set the strategy for the Delivery Team and ensure it aligns with organisational priorities, backed by clear reporting to senior leadership

Lead departmental delivery and workforce planning, working with other teams to forecast demand, support staff wellbeing and sustain high performance

Create and roll out a continuous training and development framework that equips delivery staff with the skills and confidence to engage effectively with children and young people

Provide strong leadership and coordination to ensure seamless, professional delivery across school programmes, courses and community events

Oversee annual quality assurance processes to uphold high standards and ensure delivery aligns with sector best practice

Maintain full compliance with financial policies, ensuring accurate expenses, effective procurement and timely processing of freelance invoices

Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance procedures are followed and maintained

Key Skills / Attributes required for the Head of Delivery

Experience in a similar role

Track record of developing strategies, budget management, forecasting and performance reporting

Experience in leading operational teams

Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge of quality assurance, safeguarding and workforce planning

A background in STEM is an advantage as is experience in a charity or non-profit organisation

If you're enthusiastic, motivated and eager to contribute to a thriving business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the team as

Head of Delivery

and take the next step in your career.

How to apply for the role of Head of Delivery

Please send your CV to

Morgan Parkes for more information.

Morgan Parkes Recruitment Ltd operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently eligible to live and work in the UK. We operate a strict equal opportunities policy.

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