We are looking for an inspirational leader who has the vision to shape the future of the College and its communities and has the commitment to help the Group to fulfil its vision, mission, and values, delivering excellent outcomes for learners, supporting staff to thrive, and making a significant contribution to regional economic, social and community wellbeing. About the role: As CEO you would be responsible for providing inspirational, visible and values-led leadership across NPTC Group of Colleges, with overall accountability for the Group’s strategic direction, organisational performance, financial stability and reputation. You would lead the Executive team in fostering an inclusive, high performing culture where learners and staff can thrive, ensuring high quality, future focussed education aligned to regional, and national priorities. As the Groups principal ambassador, you would continue to build strong partnerships with employers, stakeholders, MEDR and Welsh Government, positioning the Group as an innovative, socially responsible and high performing provider that makes a significant contribution to economic, social and community wellbeing. Competitive salary. Full time, permanent. 37 hours per week (including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends). NPTC Group of Colleges - To be based at Neath College. About you: Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and have professional credibility to operate as an Accounting Officer with responsibility for public funds. Significant and successful leadership within a large complex organisation, ideally in an education environment or similarly regulated environment is essential along with a proven track record of setting and delivering a clear strategic vision. You will have strong experience of managing public funding and operating within regulated and inspected frameworks, and accountable governance frameworks, including effective engagement with Boards and governing bodies. You will be a values driven, resilient leader with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with ability to build effective partnerships. About us: NPTC Group of Colleges is one of the largest Further Education providers in Wales, providing almost every conceivable vocational area of education and training including an exciting and varied programme of full and part-time courses stretching across locations from South to Mid Wales. NPTC Group of Colleges has been educating future generations for over 90 years, we believe that qualifications and training are key to many rewarding career paths, with our highly qualified teaching staff and their wealth of industry knowledge on hand we will open the door to a successful and rewarding future, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we want them to leave us having had more than just an education. For more information on NPTC Group of Colleges, please click on the following link : The Group Why work for us? In addition to the competitive salary, the Group offers access to outstanding Pension provision through the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Group is committed to supporting exceptional work life balance at senior level. Annual leave entitlement is generous from day one with 37 days per annum, plus up to 5 additional days during the Christmas closure and 8 public bank holidays. We have a range of potential flexible working options available including agile working, sabbatical leave, and job share, where it meets the needs of the College. Sickness benefits here are generous, and staff are also provided with free access to independent occupational health, the Employee Support Helpline, a 24-hour life management and personal support helpline. The College also employs a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator, who provides support and organises very popular events across the Group, as well as providing access to a variety of free wellbeing resources. Practical benefits include free car parking and cycle storage across all our main colleges and if you are based in the South, we can also offer a 10% discount at the Lilliput Day Nursery in Neath. As an organisation dedicated to education and lifelong learning, the College actively promotes and encourages continuous professional development for all our staff. Above all joining NPTC Group of Colleges offers the opportunity to lead an ambitious, values-driven organisation with a strong social purpose - transforming lives, strengthening communities and enabling learners to succeed and thrive.