Head of Operations - Employment, Training and Skills North and Yorkshire

Barnardo's; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader for their Employment, Training & Skills program. This role involves guiding young people through their career journeys, ensuring they gain essential skills and qualifications. The position requires a blend of home-based and locality working, with travel across the North and Yorkshire regions. You'll be instrumental in leading the organization through Ofsted inspections and managing partnerships with various stakeholders. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have a knack for leadership and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an organization through an Ofsted inspection.
• Ability to manage subcontracted provisions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead nominee role during Ofsted inspections.
• Manage subcontracted provisions to ensure excellent outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Education

Degree in Education or Related Field

Qualifications in Management

Job description

Barnardo's Employment, Training & Skills

During 2023/2024, Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills (ETS) worked with over 2500 young people in our ETS programmes. Our ETS services provide young people with skills and qualifications they can develop throughout their working lives. In partnership with employers, schools, colleges, and charities, we train/support around 2,500 young people every year through 15 service hubs across the country: from Swansea to Dartford, Aberdeen to Coventry, Newcastle to London. More information on our ETS service can be found at www.barnardos-ets.org.uk.

Many of the young people we support are likely to have experienced traumatic childhoods, which can have adverse impacts right through to adulthood. We provide courses and practical advice, supporting the interests of young people to enter a variety of sectors, including hairdressing and beauty, construction, business and administration, retail, and customer service. 65% of young people supported by Barnardo's ETS services go on to employment, further education, or training, and 70% of young people successfully achieve a recognised qualification.

Please note the additional experience requirements of the role:

• Undertaking lead nominee role and leading an organisation through an Ofsted Further Education and Skills inspection.
• Managing regulated subcontracted provision in line with commissioner funding rules and regulations to produce excellent outcomes for young people.

The role is a combination of home-based and locality working, requiring travel across the North and Yorkshire regions for internal and external engagements each week.

When completing your application, please refer to your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description, and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the described service.

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