The Growth Company’s (GC)Education and Skills team have an exciting new opportunity for a Training Centre Manager to operate as a manager responsible for the performance management and success of a Training Centre and a team of staff.
Responsible for the successful design and delivery of industry vocational / employability relevant training and development programmes which meet learner and employer needs in line with specific funding and quality standards and the financial targets of the delivery team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the development of individual service area plans and translate them into detailed delivery plans and timetables.
* Review management information (MI) regularly and implement corrective actions to ensure performance targets are met.
* Lead curriculum development that is financially viable, quality-driven, and responsive to learner, employer, and funder needs.
* Build and manage relationships with key partners and employers to inform curriculum design and identify market opportunities.
* Manage delivery teams, ensuring adherence to service plans, timetables, and high standards of safeguarding and health & safety.
* Oversee case management of learners, delivering one-to-one and group interventions, and monitoring attendance and behaviour.
* Monitor and improve quality through learner walkthroughs, QIPs, and compliance systems to ensure clean audits and continuous improvement.
* Manage financial performance, including recruitment targets (£600K income), budget control, and contract compliance.
About You:
* A motivating and strategic leader with strong people management skills and a passion for delivering high-quality, learner-focused education.
* Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a professional approach under pressure.
* A confident communicator who builds trust with learners, staff, and external partners, and thrives in collaborative environments.
* Hands-on and operationally focused, with a willingness to be actively involved in day-to-day delivery and centre management.
* Committed to continuous improvement and personal accountability, with a clear focus on learner success and customer satisfaction.
* Able to lead by example, acting as an exemplar of delivery and maintaining up-to-date industry and policy knowledge.
* Empathetic and learner-focused, with experience supporting 16–19-year-olds from diverse and challenging backgrounds.
* Skilled in motivating teams to identify programme enhancements and deliver strong performance against targets.
Skills Required:
* Strong planning, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to maximise resource efficiency.
* Proven ability to manage staff performance, development, and recruitment to meet operational and quality targets.
* Experience in developing and delivering funded and/or commercial education programmes, including apprenticeships and workplace learning.
* Skilled in curriculum design, including bespoke packages and partnership models with key employers.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and consultative sales skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
* Proficient in using MI to inform strategic decisions and drive quality improvement actions.
* In-depth knowledge of funding and awarding body requirements, contract compliance, and audit readiness.
* Qualified and experienced teacher with exemplary delivery experience and a track record of success in education leadership.
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