Job Description
SGS are looking for an experienced and commercially astute manager, to head up it’s training business in the UK.
As Academy manager you will be responsible for managing the SGS training Business in the UK, ensuring budget requirements are achieved. As part of the role, you will set and implement strategies for the business, develop and maintain commercial / sales activity and manage delivery to ensure qualitative and financial target compliance.
Responsibilities include:
Managing the Academy Business
* All line management responsibilities for the Academy team, including managing day-to-day activities of tutors, sales and operations team
* Effective development and delivery of training programmes, in-line with necessary standards.
* Resource planning to ensure that adequate tutor resources are available for the current and planned course portfolio
Set and implement strategies for the UK Academy Business
* Develop and manage a strategy of strategic partnership so they contribute to the UK growth and present a win-win benefits for all parties
* Drive the business development, opportunities, ideas and growth of the Academy in the UK
Develop and maintain commercial / sales activity to meet budget requirements
* Working with UK Sales and Marketing teams to ensure sufficient activities take place to develop the SGS Academy Brand and influence pipeline of opportunities.
* Manage direct sales enquiries to support business growth.
Qualifications
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will have previous experience working in a similar role with commercial training / solutions
* Experience of managing people in a commercial environment
* Experience of writing tenders and client proposals
* Experienced in control of profit and loss accounts
Desirable
* Have an understanding of latest training delivery concepts
* Professional teaching / training qualification
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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