About the Role
Leeds City College are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Programme Manager for Hairdressing and Barbering with a specialist background in the industry to lead and manage our curriculum delivery. You will play a key role in driving curriculum development, quality improvement, learner outcomes, and progression pathways across Hairdressing and Barbering programmes.
As Programme Manager, you will oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of courses, working closely with teaching staff to ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment. You will also support the development of industry-relevant skills, employer partnerships, and enrichment opportunities for learners.
What You Will Do
1. Lead, manage and support curriculum teams across Hairdressing and Barbering.
2. Drive quality improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment.
3. Oversee curriculum planning, timetabling, and learner progress monitoring.
4. Develop innovative and industry-relevant programmes, with a strong focus on Barbering.
5. Build strong links with employers, industry bodies, and other stakeholders.
6. Support recruitment, retention, and achievement targets.
7. Ensure all quality assurance processes are followed, including internal verification and standardisation.
8. Lead on staff development and performance management within the programme area.
About You
9. A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
10. A relevant vocational qualification in Hairdressing/Barbering or Beauty at Level 3 or above.
11. Experience delivering and managing Barbering and/or Hair programmes in an FE or training environment.
12. Strong people management skills, with a proven track record of driving a team to excellence.
13. Excellent understanding of current industry trends and qualification frameworks.
14. Proven experience in curriculum leadership and quality assurance.
15. Strong organisational and communication skills.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.