Head of Business Support Services Skills for Work

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council • Full-time • Bradford • £49.28k - £54.50k / year • 1d ago

Job Introduction

Skills for Work is Bradford Councils training arm delivering Adult Skills, family community learning and Apprenticeships rated good by Ofsted

Bradford Council Skills for Work would like to recruit Head of Business Support Services Skills for Work who is enthusiastic, competent and flexible.

Drive business planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and reporting progress to the Principal.
Deputise for the Skills for Work Principal, providing strategic and operational leadership in the organisation, management, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of programmes and services, including Adult Education Skills, accredited learning, apprenticeships, tailored training, and learner support, across both government-funded and commercially funded provision.
Deputise for the Principal, assuming overall responsibility for Skills for Work in their absence and contribute to day-to-day operational leadership. Take proactive initiative in addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in the day-to-day running of Skills for Work.
Lead delegated strategic and operational functions such as financial management, performance monitoring, compliance, and management information, ensuring effective operations, high-quality learning, and the achievement of contractual, commercial, and organisational outcomes.

You will be expected to demonstrate your ability to meet the special knowledge, experience, qualifications required for the role which will be used for shortlisting.

The key competencies and Essential Criteria Qualifications required

Proven leadership in adult education, business improvement, or public service delivery.
Strong financial and contract management experience.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
Knowledge of UK skills policy, national, regional funding mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience leading and managing teams and driving performance in complex environments.
Experience and knowledge of Ofsted Inspection

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in education, public administration, or business.
Management qualification (e.g., ILM, CMI)
PGCE, L4 Certificate of Education or a L4 Teaching Qualification

Must have demonstrable understanding of Ofsted, DfE, and adult learning frameworks.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Skills for Work familylearning@bradford.gov.uk.

Employee Offer

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Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.