Head of Operations

Peta Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected training provider in Portsmouth seeks a Head of Operations to oversee quality and compliance in training programs. The successful candidate will lead as the Ofsted Nominee, manage apprenticeship funding, and enhance business performance. This role offers a supportive environment with excellent professional development opportunities, including generous leave and benefits.

Benefits

World-class training

34 Days annual leave

Attractive pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Annual charity day

Discounts for charity workers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in training and apprenticeship management.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements.
• Experience in leading teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality, funding, and business performance.
• Act as Ofsted Nominee and Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Drive improvements in training services.

Skills

Employer-led training

Apprenticeship funding

Quality and compliance management

Job description

About The Role

Are you the one quietly making magic happen behind the scenes in training and apprenticeships? We’re PETA Training and Consultancy, a well-respected training provider based in Portsmouth, and we’re on the lookout for our next Head of Operations. This isn’t just any leadership role. You’ll be the heartbeat of our delivery – overseeing quality, funding, business performance and, crucially, acting as our Ofsted Nominee and Designated Safeguarding Lead. It’s a big role, but one with real purpose. If you’re passionate about employer-led training, know your way around apprenticeship funding, and get excited about raising the bar on quality and compliance – we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Working for PETA

We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best. This is reflected in our commitment to providing ongoing training and support throughout your career with us. Joining the PETA team as a Head of Operations, you will be offered the opportunity to build on your corporate professional development and a great package which includes:

• World-class training and personal development
• 34 Days annual leave (including 8 public holidays)
• Attractive pension with employer contributions (4% employee / 4% employer)
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to buy / sell annual leave
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Annual charity day
• Fantastic discounts with charity worker discount scheme

PETA are a registered charity that partner with local businesses to develop the next generation of Business Leaders, Engineers, and Technical Experts. With over 50 years’ experience of delivering corporate and apprenticeship training, it is time for us to look to the future and take our business to the next level.

Our commitment to safeguarding our learners is paramount. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we are looking for staff who share this belief. Successful applicants will be required to comply with keeping children safe in education and will be subject to a DBS check.