Training Centre Manager

The Growth Company; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education and skills provider is seeking a Training Centre Manager based in Rochdale. The role involves overseeing the performance of a training center, leading curriculum development, managing staff and financial targets, and ensuring high-quality educational delivery. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a background in managing educational programs and will possess strong organizational and people management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering educational programs.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Empathetic and learner-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of the Training Centre and staff.
• Develop and deliver training programs meeting learner and employer needs.
• Oversee financial performance and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Planning

Organisational

Project Management

Staff Management

Curriculum Design

Communication

Negotiation

Consultative Sales

Quality Improvement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

The Growth Company’s (GC)Education and Skills team have an exciting new opportunity for a Training Centre Manager to operate as a manager responsible for the performance management and success of a Training Centre and a team of staff.

Responsible for the successful design and delivery of industry vocational / employability relevant training and development programmes which meet learner and employer needs in line with specific funding and quality standards and the financial targets of the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of individual service area plans and translate them into detailed delivery plans and timetables.
• Review management information (MI) regularly and implement corrective actions to ensure performance targets are met.
• Lead curriculum development that is financially viable, quality-driven, and responsive to learner, employer, and funder needs.
• Build and manage relationships with key partners and employers to inform curriculum design and identify market opportunities.
• Manage delivery teams, ensuring adherence to service plans, timetables, and high standards of safeguarding and health & safety.
• Oversee case management of learners, delivering one-to-one and group interventions, and monitoring attendance and behaviour.
• Monitor and improve quality through learner walkthroughs, QIPs, and compliance systems to ensure clean audits and continuous improvement.
• Manage financial performance, including recruitment targets (£600K income), budget control, and contract compliance.

About You:

• A motivating and strategic leader with strong people management skills and a passion for delivering high-quality, learner-focused education.
• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a professional approach under pressure.
• A confident communicator who builds trust with learners, staff, and external partners, and thrives in collaborative environments.
• Hands-on and operationally focused, with a willingness to be actively involved in day-to-day delivery and centre management.
• Committed to continuous improvement and personal accountability, with a clear focus on learner success and customer satisfaction.
• Able to lead by example, acting as an exemplar of delivery and maintaining up-to-date industry and policy knowledge.
• Empathetic and learner-focused, with experience supporting 16–19-year-olds from diverse and challenging backgrounds.
• Skilled in motivating teams to identify programme enhancements and deliver strong performance against targets.

Skills Required:

• Strong planning, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to maximise resource efficiency.
• Proven ability to manage staff performance, development, and recruitment to meet operational and quality targets.
• Experience in developing and delivering funded and/or commercial education programmes, including apprenticeships and workplace learning.
• Skilled in curriculum design, including bespoke packages and partnership models with key employers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and consultative sales skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in using MI to inform strategic decisions and drive quality improvement actions.
• In-depth knowledge of funding and awarding body requirements, contract compliance, and audit readiness.
• Qualified and experienced teacher with exemplary delivery experience and a track record of success in education leadership.