Lead and develop the College’s approach to screening and diagnostic assessment. Lead and develop the delivery of appropriate qualifications for those full time students who have not yet achieved a level 2 qualification in either literacy or numeracy (i.e. Key Skills/Functional Skills in Numeracy and Literacy). Line manage the Study Skills team and support the development of Study Skills within the College as appropriate. Monitor and raise performance in all aspects of the Skills for Life… Show more Lead and develop the College’s approach to screening and diagnostic assessment. Lead and develop the delivery of appropriate qualifications for those full time students who have not yet achieved a level 2 qualification in either literacy or numeracy (i.e. Key Skills/Functional Skills in Numeracy and Literacy). Line manage the Study Skills team and support the development of Study Skills within the College as appropriate. Monitor and raise performance in all aspects of the Skills for Life provision including Adult Numeracy and Literacy Key Skills and Functional Skills (recruitment, retention, achievement and success rates)Lead and develop flexible approaches to the delivery of the curriculum and to encourage new teaching strategies geared to the development of flexible learning opportunities for students. Co-ordinate the work of staff teaching on a specific range of programmes and take appropriate action on matters relating to, for example, staff cover; timetables; part time contracts; student discipline, academic progress, and health and safety reported by staff.Ensure that the courses operate within the requirement of curriculum assessment and examination regulations and in accordance with College and Team policies. Identify market needs and stimulate the development of new courses and subjects and services to meet these needs, including those related to employer engagement.Assist in the recruitment and deployment of staff within the Team. Assist in identifying and planning for staff development needs in related subject areas.Deliver effective, timely and professional application handling, interview, enrolment and induction process for all students. Ensure that the management of data is accurate and compliant with college systems and with awarding body regulations. Liaise with and seek support from appropriate external agencies to ensure the College is well informed about current and future developments. Show less

Lead and develop curriculum areas within the Skills for Life remit, with a creative and innovative flair. Operationally line manager 18 staff split into 2 teams and administration support staff. Succession planning of staff to fulfill future development along with identified skills gaps to meet business objectives. Project manage the implementation of Functional Skills across the department and more widely across college. Accountable for retention, achievement and success rates of over 750… Show more Lead and develop curriculum areas within the Skills for Life remit, with a creative and innovative flair. Operationally line manager 18 staff split into 2 teams and administration support staff. Succession planning of staff to fulfill future development along with identified skills gaps to meet business objectives. Project manage the implementation of Functional Skills across the department and more widely across college. Accountable for retention, achievement and success rates of over 750 students across 8 outreach centers and main campus, striving to raise standards and performance at all levels. Ensure quality of provision is met through standardisation meetings and External Verifier visits. Accountable for budget income and expenditure to meet resource demands for all of team and curriculum. Managing the delivery of bespoke courses to Employers in the local area, through cultivating relationships via an active member of Somerset Chamber, securing future provision and sustainable results for college Show less

Developed Individual Learning Plans, developed and executed a Training Strategy in line with Strategic Plan: managed a large budget, created and implemented a 25 Competency Framework. Designed, developed, executed and review a Management Development Programme. Developed QCA accredited courses to deliver to staff, developed the schemes of work in line with the awarding bodies performance criteria. Collated and identified training from Annual Appraisals – developed an Annual Training Plan as the… Show more Developed Individual Learning Plans, developed and executed a Training Strategy in line with Strategic Plan: managed a large budget, created and implemented a 25 Competency Framework. Designed, developed, executed and review a Management Development Programme. Developed QCA accredited courses to deliver to staff, developed the schemes of work in line with the awarding bodies performance criteria. Collated and identified training from Annual Appraisals – developed an Annual Training Plan as the vehicle to deliver high quality training. Designing and implementation of a graduate programme, along with a work experience programme for students. Project managing the Investors in People Accreditation Award. Ensured planned and effective, high quality training to NOS Staff, Trustees, Volunteers and members. Augment the work of the HR Department, supporting the work of the Human Resources Manager. Working to generate a culture and process of skills sharing, personal and professional development among Staff, Volunteers, Members and Trustees working across the organization while developing systems for evaluating and reporting the quality of training. Proven leadership skills with innovative ideas, an autonomous individual who achieves perfection and operates with immense attention to detail. Show less

Develop curriculum areas to ensure high standards of teaching and learning take place, in line with all performance criteria as set out by the awarding bodies. Internally verify staffs assessment methods, ensuring consistency across delivered courses. Deploy staff to meet timetable requirements matching qualifications & professional occupational competence. Conduct risk assessments, plan and evaluate residential courses for the above courses. Assess and internally verify students and… Show more Develop curriculum areas to ensure high standards of teaching and learning take place, in line with all performance criteria as set out by the awarding bodies. Internally verify staffs assessment methods, ensuring consistency across delivered courses. Deploy staff to meet timetable requirements matching qualifications & professional occupational competence. Conduct risk assessments, plan and evaluate residential courses for the above courses. Assess and internally verify students and lecturers assessments and feedback. Liaise with Institutes and examining bodies to meet specific requirements and performance criteria. Monitor and maintain learning plans, ensuring students are provided opportunities to reach, maximize and exceed their zones of proximal development. Programme Manage and Tutor four cohorts of students and manage the day to day pastoral care for them on an individual basis, utilizing support across the college. Market and Programme Manage CIPD Courses. Lecture on other courses such as BTEC First Diploma in Business and AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians). Ensuring up to date on current theories and legislation around Human Resources to ensure the quality and information of lectures are the cutting edge of HR. Show less

Human Resources Manager & Acting Store Manager• Schedule staff across al process areas of the store.• Ensure accuracy of information systems relating to labour scheduling. •Identify and forecast staff requirements and take appropriate action. •Assume overall responsibility for running the store in the absence of the Store Manager. •Coach Controllers in People Management skills in order to meet the Customer Proposition. Review appraisals and succession… Show more Human Resources Manager & Acting Store Manager• Schedule staff across al process areas of the store.• Ensure accuracy of information systems relating to labour scheduling. •Identify and forecast staff requirements and take appropriate action. •Assume overall responsibility for running the store in the absence of the Store Manager. •Coach Controllers in People Management skills in order to meet the Customer Proposition. Review appraisals and succession plans with controllers and monitor outputs/action plans. •Control use of CBT training equipment. Communicate and advise on HR policies, employee benefits and best practices. Ensure accuracy of all employee records, and payroll.• Recruitment & Selection of all sales staff, discipline & grievance, employee relations, remaining current will all legislation (HR) along with Sale of Goods Act and training this across all staff. Forecast sales for the store 8 weeks in advance, to obtain an inline wage forecast and effective operating ration. Show less