Programme Manager - IT, Business and Employability Permanent Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week We are seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified, and forward-thinking Programme Manager who will play a pivotal role in managing the delivery of our IT, Business, and Employability curriculum tailored for adult learners. This dynamic role calls for someone with a proven track record of innovation and excellence in both curriculum development and implementation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in managing and inspiring a team of teachers within an education-focused environment. A strong foundation in delivering qualifications such as Essential Digital Skills, Health and Safety, and ICDL (International Computer Driving License) is essential. Your deep knowledge and hands-on experience will guide the successful delivery of these programmes, ensuring our learners thrive. You will hold a recognised teaching qualification alongside relevant subject-specific qualification. Furthermore, you bring to the table expertise in assessment practices and Internal Quality Assurance, underscoring your commitment to maintaining and enhancing educational standards. Reporting directly to the Head of Faculty for Vocational Skills, you will join a collaborative team of Programme Managers dedicated to designing and continually refining a curriculum that is not only responsive to local community needs but also elevates the overall quality of learning experiences and outcomes. In this role, you will have the chance to shape programmes that have a profound and lasting impact on adult learners. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of a curriculum that prepares learners for success in the fast-changing worlds of IT, business, and employability. If you’re an innovative leader with a passion for education and a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.