Higher Education and Adult Lead

Yeovil College; Mudford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary: £35,700 - £39,074

Full-time position, 37 hours per week,

30 days holiday (plus Christmas)

Generous pension scheme

Staff discount scheme

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Free staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College is seeking an experienced Higher Education and Adult Lead to shape the learner journey and drive quality across our HE and Adult provision. You will provide operational leadership and work with colleagues to enhance learner experience and progression.

You will apply data and learner voice to spot opportunities, ensure compliance with Office for Students and other regulatory bodies, and partner with senior colleagues to turn insights into action.

Qualifications

• Strong regulatory and compliance experience in HE/FE
• Data-informed approach to learner outcomes
• Leadership and stakeholder management in education
• Excellent written and spoken English communication

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across HE and Adult provision
• Use data and learner voice to drive improvement and progression
• Ensure provision compliance with Office for Students and other regulators
• Collaborate with senior leaders to translate insights into action

Job description

Higher Education and Adult Lead Make your mark on the future of Higher Education and Adult learning . At Yeovil College , were looking for an experienced and passionate Higher Education and Adult Lead to take a leading role in shaping an exceptional learner experience, driving quality and helping our provision go from strength to strength. This is a role with real influence. Youll provide operational leadership across our HE and Adult provision , using insight, data and learner voice to spot opportunities, drive improvement and deliver stronger outcomes, participation and progression. Youll be the go-to expert on the changing HE and Adult regulatory landscape , providing trusted advice to senior leaders and ensuring our provision remains compliant with Office for Students requirements, Adult Skills Fund expectations, university partners, awarding bodies and other key regulations. From recruitment and induction through to achievement and progression, youll work with colleagues across the College to make the learner journey the very best it can be. Youll also play an important role in supporting growth, developing best practice and turning insight into action. If youre ready for a role where your expertise , ideas and leadership can genuinely shape the future of HE and Adult learning , we want to hear from you.

What w e're l ooking f or:

Experience in post-16 education , ideally within a college-based Higher Education or Adult learning environment, with strong knowledge of the current FE, HE and adult learning landscape. Strong regulatory and compliance experience , with the ability to operate confidently within a regulated environment and contribute to effective policies, processes and quality assurance. A proven track record of using data and insight to improve learner experience, attendance, retention, achievement, progression and overall student outcomes. Strong leadership and relationship-building skills , with experience managing people and working effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners. A learner-focused approach , with an understanding of widening participation, student support, careers guidance and safeguarding, alongside experience delivering interventions that improve student success. Excellent communication and organisational skills , with a high standard of written English, strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, use initiative and drive continual improvement.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £ 35,700 - £39,074
• Full-time position, 3 7 hours per week , all year round or 30 hours per week, all year round
• 30 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme of 1 6.1 % employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee a ssistance p rogramme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website . DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates suitability to work with children and young adults.