Optima Plus Recruitment
Work Based Learning Manager (Perm)
Job Location
Pampisford, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Title: Work Based Learning Manager (Perm)
Company: Optima Plus Recruitment
Location: Cambridge
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Annual Salary: £47,538
About Us: Optima Plus Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with reputable organizations across various industries.
Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced Work Based Learning Manager to develop and grow apprenticeships and other workplace learning to meet employer and learner needs and be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of all WBL programmes and the assessors who deliver them. Achieve growth ambitions whilst improving quality. Be responsible for team meeting its targets (overall success rates, timely success rates, starts); caseload management of team, work-based learning budgets and forecasting. Be responsible for work-based learning element of the Departments performance monitoring reports and SAR.
Responsibilities:
Business Development
* Develop strategies to increase employer engagement and business development so that the recruitment of apprentices grows.
* Ensure an effective response to employer needs through a variety of sources of funding including Apprenticeships and full cost work.
* Develop opportunities for the client to gain from relationships with employers through curriculum advice, work placement and job opportunities.
* Promote apprenticeships through careers events and school visits.
Curriculum
* Be responsible for the planning and design of all aspects of the work-based curriculum, ensuring workplace, qualification and framework requirements are met.
* Plan and manage resources effectively to ensure that all employer and qualification/framework requirements are delivered as per contract.
* Oversight of Centre Co-ordination for awarding organisations and of Lead Internal Verifier/Quality Assurer activities for programmes to ensure high quality delivery of the training provision within the agreed timescales to meet employer and contractual requirements.
* Ensure robust quality assurance procedures are in place, and these are regularly reviewed.
* Support work placements for fulltime learners.
* With other managers in the Department, develop new training and apprenticeship programmes to meet employer need and demand.
* Promote the use of technology and e-learning in training delivery, assessment and the review process.
Staff
Be a proactive line manager, a role model for staff and a spokesperson for the Client.
Assist with the interviewing and appointment of staff in the area and ensure all new staff have a timely and full corporate and area induction.
Manage the performance of staff effectively, ensuring that all staff have appraisals and probation reviews with targets and measurable outcomes. Where appropriate, ensure performance improvement plans are in place.
Meet individual staff regularly throughout the year to review progress of caseloads and take action straightaway if performance is not satisfactory.
Ensure that all staff have the required experience and qualifications for their roles, and that everyone has an annual training and development plan that is linked to Faculty needs and the Client’s strategic aims.
Ensure staff maintain current CPD and occupational updating to meet the requirements of the awarding organisation.
Carry out regular Deep Dive quality checks to ensure quality of assessor reviews meet the client quality expectations.
Arrange developmental observations and Quality observations for assessors and quality assurers as required and follow up with action plans.
Meet regularly as a team and discuss operational and Client matters.
Ensure that Client employment policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff.
General
Achieve annual budget targets, apply resources appropriately and realise value for money.
Contribute to the development of the Faculty Self-Assessment Report and Strategic Improvement Plan.
Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues as required on client initiatives.
Maintain compliance with all Client planning and quality processes and procedures.
Produce timely comprehensive reports and action plans for the programme area on all quality and operational matters.
Ensure that safe working practices are followed, and appropriate Health & Safety and Safeguarding legislation and guidance is always adhered to.
Actively advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations within the Client community and adhere to Client Equality and Diversity policies, procedures and practices.
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, commensurate with the level of responsibilities and duties of this post.
To actively advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations within the Client community.
To adhere to client equal opportunities policies, procedures and practices.
Requirements:
1. This post is defined as regulated activity.
2. The postholder is required to hold an enhanced DBS disclosure check deemed acceptable to the Client.
3. The Client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
4. Please note that this job description is current as at the date shown above. In consultation with you, it is liable to change to reflect changes in the job.
5. A minimum of a level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant area.
6. A1 assessor qualification/TAQA V1 Internal Verification qualification
7. Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (Lead IQA qualification) or prepared to work towards
8. Teaching/Assessing experience in a relevant curriculum area
9. Up to date Knowledge of the New apprenticeship Standards
10. Evidence of successful programme, curriculum and resource management
11. Substantial experience of leading, managing and motivating a large staff team
12. Experience of analysing data and providing performance reports Evidence of successful relevant industrial experience Evidence of professional updating & development
How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Application Deadline: 03/11/2024
Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment
Location: Pampisford, GB
Posted Date: 11/1/2024
Company: Optima Plus Recruitment
Location: Cambridge
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Annual Salary: £47,538
About Us: Optima Plus Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with reputable organizations across various industries.
Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced Work Based Learning Manager to develop and grow apprenticeships and other workplace learning to meet employer and learner needs and be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of all WBL programmes and the assessors who deliver them. Achieve growth ambitions whilst improving quality. Be responsible for team meeting its targets (overall success rates, timely success rates, starts); caseload management of team, work-based learning budgets and forecasting. Be responsible for work-based learning element of the Departments performance monitoring reports and SAR.
Responsibilities:
Business Development
* Develop strategies to increase employer engagement and business development so that the recruitment of apprentices grows.
* Ensure an effective response to employer needs through a variety of sources of funding including Apprenticeships and full cost work.
* Develop opportunities for the client to gain from relationships with employers through curriculum advice, work placement and job opportunities.
* Promote apprenticeships through careers events and school visits.
Curriculum
* Be responsible for the planning and design of all aspects of the work-based curriculum, ensuring workplace, qualification and framework requirements are met.
* Plan and manage resources effectively to ensure that all employer and qualification/framework requirements are delivered as per contract.
* Oversight of Centre Co-ordination for awarding organisations and of Lead Internal Verifier/Quality Assurer activities for programmes to ensure high quality delivery of the training provision within the agreed timescales to meet employer and contractual requirements.
* Ensure robust quality assurance procedures are in place, and these are regularly reviewed.
* Support work placements for fulltime learners.
* With other managers in the Department, develop new training and apprenticeship programmes to meet employer need and demand.
* Promote the use of technology and e-learning in training delivery, assessment and the review process.
Staff
Be a proactive line manager, a role model for staff and a spokesperson for the Client.
Assist with the interviewing and appointment of staff in the area and ensure all new staff have a timely and full corporate and area induction.
Manage the performance of staff effectively, ensuring that all staff have appraisals and probation reviews with targets and measurable outcomes. Where appropriate, ensure performance improvement plans are in place.
Meet individual staff regularly throughout the year to review progress of caseloads and take action straightaway if performance is not satisfactory.
Ensure that all staff have the required experience and qualifications for their roles, and that everyone has an annual training and development plan that is linked to Faculty needs and the Client’s strategic aims.
Ensure staff maintain current CPD and occupational updating to meet the requirements of the awarding organisation.
Carry out regular Deep Dive quality checks to ensure quality of assessor reviews meet the client quality expectations.
Arrange developmental observations and Quality observations for assessors and quality assurers as required and follow up with action plans.
Meet regularly as a team and discuss operational and Client matters.
Ensure that Client employment policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff.
General
Achieve annual budget targets, apply resources appropriately and realise value for money.
Contribute to the development of the Faculty Self-Assessment Report and Strategic Improvement Plan.
Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues as required on client initiatives.
Maintain compliance with all Client planning and quality processes and procedures.
Produce timely comprehensive reports and action plans for the programme area on all quality and operational matters.
Ensure that safe working practices are followed, and appropriate Health & Safety and Safeguarding legislation and guidance is always adhered to.
Actively advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations within the Client community and adhere to Client Equality and Diversity policies, procedures and practices.
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, commensurate with the level of responsibilities and duties of this post.
To actively advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations within the Client community.
To adhere to client equal opportunities policies, procedures and practices.
Requirements:
1. This post is defined as regulated activity.
2. The postholder is required to hold an enhanced DBS disclosure check deemed acceptable to the Client.
3. The Client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
4. Please note that this job description is current as at the date shown above. In consultation with you, it is liable to change to reflect changes in the job.
5. A minimum of a level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant area.
6. A1 assessor qualification/TAQA V1 Internal Verification qualification
7. Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (Lead IQA qualification) or prepared to work towards
8. Teaching/Assessing experience in a relevant curriculum area
9. Up to date Knowledge of the New apprenticeship Standards
10. Evidence of successful programme, curriculum and resource management
11. Substantial experience of leading, managing and motivating a large staff team
12. Experience of analysing data and providing performance reports Evidence of successful relevant industrial experience Evidence of professional updating & development
How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Application Deadline: 03/11/2024
Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment
Location: Pampisford, GB
Posted Date: 11/1/2024
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