Overview
Get Set UK is seeking an Adult Skills Manager to lead and coordinate adult skills funding contracts. You will support Learning Development Mentors (LDMs) and trainers with leadership, tools, and guidance to ensure successful course outcomes. The role covers the learner journey from recruitment to completion with a strong focus on achieving good quality standards as measured by EIF across contracts such as ASF, FCFJ, and Skills Bootcamps.
Your impact: as an Adult Skills Manager, you will design, coordinate, and deliver adult learning programmes that support learners into further education, training, or sustainable employment. You will drive quality across provision, manage delivery teams, ensure funding compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and learner success.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of adult learning programmes in line with Ofsted EIF standards and learner needs.
* Provide strategic and day-to-day management of Learning Development Mentors (LDMs), trainers, and support staff; set clear objectives, coach, and manage performance to drive excellence.
* Oversee learner enrolment processes in partnership with stakeholders, including DWP, employers, and third-sector organisations; ensure effective IAG and initial assessment.
* Coordinate preparation for EQA visits and ensure readiness across staff and documentation; embed compliance practices into daily delivery (safeguarding, data protection, quality assurance).
* Support creation of reports for Self-Assessment and internal quality reviews.
* Lead on curriculum design, creating resources, assessment plans, and delivery models tailored to learner and labour market needs; champion digital-first, remote, and hybrid learning models.
* Identify and resolve barriers to learner progression with flexible, innovative solutions.
* Drive learner engagement by facilitating feedback loops and tracking learner destinations; collaborate with marketing, outreach, and sales to promote and grow programmes; engage with local employers and partners to develop progression routes.
Qualifications
* Teaching Qualification (e.g. Level 3 Award in Education & Training or Assessor Award)
* IQA Qualification with hands-on experience in internal quality assurance
* Experience in stakeholder engagement with employers, DWP, and funding bodies
* Leadership experience (with or without a formal leadership qualification)
* Curriculum development: course planning, resource creation, and scheduling
* Ofsted EIF knowledge and experience of inspections
* Workshop facilitation: ability to deliver engaging group sessions
* Compliance knowledge: safeguarding, data protection, ASF, and Skills Bootcamps
* Tech proficiency: CRM systems, e-portfolios, digital tools, and MS Office
* Excellent communication: clear, confident, and inspiring in writing and in person
Our values
* Be ambitious: Show determination and innovation in your approach.
* Be inspiring: Inspire responsibility through daily actions.
* Be proud: Take pride in daily achievements and support your local community.
* Be considerate: Collaborate well in an inclusive environment.
* Own it: Own your attitude, motivation, and actions.
Benefits
* Health & Wellbeing: Virtual GP & Mental Health Support; confidential coaching and resources.
* IncentFit Wellbeing Programme; up to 50% off gym memberships; Free Headspace subscription.
* Private healthcare cover through Bupa; financial security: workplace pension, life assurance.
* Discount Hub: savings on essentials, utilities, phone contracts, and travel.
* Lifestyle perks: big-brand discounts, cinema tickets, dining deals, extras holiday days.
* Sustainability: ClimateWise certified; commitment to offsetting carbon.
Apply and notice
Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applications. We reserve the right to close applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know at the outset so we can provide the right solution.
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