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Job Title: Personal Development Manager (fixed term until July 2026)
Salary: £39,101 (fixed point)
Location: Multiple Sites
Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 hours / 52 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors. Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others. We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better – be part of our story! The overall purpose of the role is to deliver cross‑college implementation of the Personal Development Programme and deployment of appropriate staffing. The focus is on delivering exceptional personal development opportunities for students through collaboration with curriculum and external and internal services.

The role will require: managing budgets, leading a team with successful outcomes, and developing effective and inclusive personal development programmes across provision types. The ideal candidate must be flexible to the demands of the duties and responsive to local and national needs.

Essential qualifications: minimum Level 5 with a teaching qualification. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is also essential. Experience in managing budgets and leading teams, as well as developing inclusive personal development programmes, is required.

Kirklees College offers a modern working environment with excellent on‑site facilities, including a fully equipped gym, hair & beauty salons, and a fine dining restaurant. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers, as well as an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individual's sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work‑life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Any job offer is subject to pre‑employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education.

TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the Kirklees College Application Form and attach it to your application. If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact .

Closing Date: 4 January 2025 at 11:59pm (we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications).

Note: The college will be closed from 19 December 2025 and will re‑open on 5 January 2026. Queries will be dealt with upon return.