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

Barnardo's; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee educational programs aimed at empowering young people. This role involves a blend of home-based and locality work, requiring travel across the North and Yorkshire regions. The successful candidate will manage inspections, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations while driving excellent outcomes for young people. Join a passionate team that supports over 2,500 young individuals annually, helping them gain valuable skills and qualifications for their future careers. If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading educational inspections and managing regulated provisions.
• Strong understanding of funding rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead nominee role for Ofsted inspections and ensure compliance.
• Manage subcontracted provisions to achieve excellent outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent

Professional Qualification in Education

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 additional experience requirements of the role are:

• Undertaking lead nominee role and leading an organisation through an Ofsted Further Education and Skills inspection.
• Managing regulated subcontracted provision inline 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 working 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 service described.

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