Quality Inclusion and Belonging Manager

onlyFE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher’s Pension

35 days leave

Free parking

Flexible working

Job summary

Leeds College of Building is seeking a strategic Quality, Inclusion and Belonging Manager to drive continuous improvement across the college and ensure all learners receive high-quality, inclusive education.

You will lead quality improvement, gender and disability equality practices, and manage inspections and awarding body requirements, working with staff and partners to raise learner outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in FE quality improvement or assurance
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted and awarding organisation requirements
• Experience supporting learners with SEND or inclusion needs
• Understanding of EDI legislation and inclusive practice
• Strong data analysis, leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement processes and the college quality cycle
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment using data insights
• Oversee inclusion and support for students with SEND or any form of disadvantage or at risk of exclusion
• Lead Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategy and practice
• Prepare for inspections and manage awarding body requirements
• Work with staff and external partners to improve learner outcomes

Skills

FE quality improvement

Ofsted knowledge

SEND inclusion

EDI awareness

data analysis

leadership

communication

Job description

£50,428 - £53,403

We offer an excellent pension scheme, family friendly policies, opportunities for training and development and an employee discount scheme.

We are seeking a strategic Quality, Inclusion and Belonging Manager to drive continuous improvement across our college and ensure all learners receive a high-quality, inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement processes and the college quality cycle
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment using data insights
• Oversee inclusion and support for students with SEND/any form of disadvantage or at risk of exclusion
• Lead Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategy and practice
• Prepare for inspections and manage awarding body requirements
• Work with staff and external partners to improve learner outcomes

About You

• Experience in FE quality improvement or assurance
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted and awarding organisation requirements
• Experience supporting learners with SEND or inclusion needs
• Understanding of EDI legislation and inclusive practice
• Strong data analysis, leadership and communication skills

Why Join Us?

Make a real impact by shaping inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners in a supportive, forward-thinking college.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A 35-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days
• A well-respected pension scheme (Teacher’s Pension, with an above average employer contribution)
• Free parking at all our college sites (on a first come first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

So, if you’d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 1 September 2026

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our college. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.