Total 2 job vacancies by Derwentside College

Why Derwentside College?
Derwentside College is one of the top performing colleges in the region for its employer and student satisfaction. We are an ambitious organisation and as a large provider of apprenticeships we are leading the way in delivering a range of outstanding services to learners and employers.

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Assistant Apprenticeship Manager to cover a period of maternity leave with an anticipated start date of September 2024 for a period of 12-months, or until the return of the substantive post holder from maternity leave.

Derwentside College’s Business and Professional and Childcare Department have developed long-standing partnerships with several leading employers, predominantly in the North East of England. As such, we are fortunate enough to be training some of the country’s most talented Apprentices. As a result of the need to cover the existing Assistant Apprenticeship Managers Maternity leave, we are now recruiting an interim position. We are seeking to appoint a highly capable individual with excellent influencing skills who can assist in the management of a team of Training Consultants, resources and processes needed for outstanding delivery.

What you will do?
As a dynamic leader of people, with experience of managing teams, you will support and deputise for the Apprenticeship Manager and be responsible for line management of Training Consultants, who are working within the Business and Professional Services or a range of Childcare sectors across the North East to ensure successful completion of Apprenticeship qualifications up to level 5. Having a keen eye for detail will mean that you will be able to articulate information clearly, concisely and accurately in a way that engages, convinces and influences others. The role will also involve assessment of a small caseload of Apprenticeship learners in either the Business and Professional Services or Childcare sector and will also include some IQA coordination.

As a successful Assistant Apprenticeship Manager, you will also have experience of raising standards and improving team performance by setting measurable key performance indicators. You will have the experience that will allow you to monitor and improve quality and compliance across the department, as well as being the main point of contact for awarding bodies. The successful applicant will be commercially driven, with a strong business acumen and a high level of personal integrity.

What’s in it for you?
• 36 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Christmas closure days
• Automatic entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working – including a 2pm finish on a Friday
• Annual staff wellbeing days
• Continuous professional development
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of the on-site gym

This is a temporary, full-time post (working 35 hours per week). The role is predominantly home based, with some regional and occasional national travel and occasional travel to our College campus in Consett, County Durham required; therefore use of your own transport, a current valid driving license and business insurance is essential.
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Marie Espin via marie.espin@derwentside.ac.uk

The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585900 or email hr@derwentside.ac.uk

Please visit our website for more details on how to apply at www.derwentside.ac.uk/job-vacancies or email HR@derwentside.ac.uk to request a pack. No Agencies.

To manage, motivate, and support the College web development team and lead on the development and implementation of software solutions to resolve business challenges and improve internal processes and procedures.