JobSmart Centre Manager

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Peterborough is seeking a JobSmart Centre Manager to lead their adult training centre. In this pivotal role, you will manage operations, inspire staff, and enhance relationships with employers. Ideal candidates should possess a full teaching qualification and experience in leadership and adult education. The position offers a salary of £37,141 - £41,740 per annum and various employee benefits, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme

37 days’ annual leave

Opportunities for staff development

Qualifications

• Full teaching qualification required.
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role.
• Strong understanding of adult skills and employability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the JobSmart team and achieve KPIs.
• Manage staffing, timetabling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Curriculum planning

Financial awareness

Education

Full teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, etc.)

Relevant vocational or professional qualifications (minimum Level 3/4)

Job description

Salary: £37,141 - £41,740 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term

Location: Peterborough

Closing Date: 7th January 2026

Do you enjoy leading people, building partnerships and delivering high-quality training that makes a real difference? This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead JobSmart, a well-established adult training centre within the Inspire Education Group. JobSmart supports local residents to upskill, retrain and progress into employment through high-quality accredited and non-accredited provision.

As JobSmart Centre Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Faculty – Adults, ESOL and Digital Skills to shape both the strategic direction and day‑to‑day operations of the centre. You will play a pivotal role in expanding the JobSmart offer, driving growth and profitability, strengthening employer relationships, and ensuring an outstanding experience for learners and partners.

The role: You will provide inspirational leadership to the JobSmart team while maintaining a strong commercial and quality focus. This role combines strategic planning, operational management, quality assurance and people leadership, with a clear emphasis on customer service, employer engagement and sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

Strategic leadership

• Lead and inspire the JobSmart team, ensuring staff are supported, developed and motivated
• Achieve agreed KPIs, enrolment targets and growth objectives
• Develop curriculum plans and financial forecasts
• Ensure new and re‑formed qualifications are fit for purpose and meet market need
• Work with marketing colleagues to deliver an effective engagement and growth plan
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, awarding bodies and key stakeholders
• Lead preparation for Ofsted and other inspections, including SAR and QIP development

Operational management

• Manage staffing, timetabling and resource allocation to maximise efficiency
• Oversee learner registration, certification and programme delivery
• Monitor performance against recruitment, attendance, retention and achievement targets
• Lead team meetings and ensure actions are implemented
• Prepare reports and performance updates for senior leaders
• Support growth bids and income diversification opportunities

Quality and compliance

• Ensure consistently high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
• Lead internal verification processes in line with awarding body requirements
• Embed quality assurance and continuous improvement practices
• Identify and implement appropriate CPD for staff

People management and customer focus

• Manage recruitment, induction, appraisal and performance processes
• Promote a positive, customer‑focused culture for learners and employers
• Ensure safeguarding, Prevent, GDPR and Health & Safety requirements are met
• Handle complaints professionally and maintain high standards of service

What we're looking for

• A full teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET, DTTLS)
• Relevant vocational or professional qualifications (minimum Level 3/4)
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role
• Strong understanding of adult skills, employability and employer‑led provision
• Experience of curriculum planning, quality assurance and inspection processes
• Financial and commercial awareness, including budget and resource management
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• A collaborative, proactive leadership style

Management qualifications and internal verification experience are desirable.

What we offer

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• 37 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and discretionary days
• A dynamic and supportive leadership environment
• Opportunities to shape and grow a high‑profile adult training provision
• Commitment to staff development, wellbeing and inclusion

How to apply

Please complete the College's online application form: https://ieg.ac.uk/work-for-us/

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.