Programme Manager, Projects & Contracts Ref: DC057

Job Description

** COVID-19 INFORMATION: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic you may experience some delays during the recruitment process. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. **Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College(KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC) and White Rose Academies Trust (WRAT). Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest improving and most innovative education groups in the country. WHAT WE DO The Adult and Community Team deliver arange of exciting courses to our diverse learners in the heart of our community. From maths and English to flower arranging and dress making there is something for everyone! Were revitalising our department and are looking to recruit to a range of roles.Were looking for dynamic and vibrant professionals to engage and support our learners. Never taught at a college before Thats okay! Were looking for your skills, experience, drive and passion! We can teach you how to teach! We will even pay for your qualification!For our non-teaching roles we welcome your transferable skills, and have a range of learning opportunities for you too! Contact us using the details below for an informal chat about any of our roles. As the programme manager of this area you will support thedeputy by identifying, developing & growing the projects and contracts provision. This will include such projects as Princes Trust, Traineeships, CLLD, Local Government contracts and our new Level 3 provision.WHAT YOU WILL DOA pivotal member of the team whowill develop, with their teams opportunities to support students and stakeholders in our area.You will provide an exceptional teaching learning and assessment environment for your students and those of the teachers you line manageAs part of the departmentmanagement team you will ensure we meet our operational targets, ensuring the student is at the centre of everything we do.YOUR PROFILE You will be someone who can demonstrate success and how to achieve it.Able to focus on what works, rather than what doesntand able to focus their team on the department goals and outcomes.Be able to develop positive relationships and positive emotions with their team. Build reliance and a positive mindset across the area.A LITTLE BIT ABOUT LEEDS CITY COLLEGELeeds City Collegeis part of the Luminate Education Group, and is one of the UKs largest FE establishments with around 1,440 employees and over 22,560 students. We offer a curriculum as diverse as our students within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. Our goalis to deliver excellent and innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions. BENEFITS & REWARDS We have a range of excellent benefits and rewards at Leeds City College, including:Annual leave entitlement starting from27 days + 8 bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary college closure days at ChristmasExcellent pension schemes with the West Yorkshire Pension Fund and the Teachers PensionDiscounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the regionwith Northern Rail and MetroExceptional learning and development opportunities for all of our staffYou can read about these benefits, and others in more detail by downloading the Staff Benefits document attached to this vacancy. SAFEGUARDING Luminate EducationGroup is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete all mandatory pre-employment checks, including:Proof ofright to work in the UKEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checkChildrens barred list check (we may also check the adult barred list if the role involves working with vulnerable adults)Two professional references Fitness to work, this is conductedby our occupational health partners, NHS Airedale Section 128 check for all staff entering management rolesProhibition check for all staff entering teaching related rolesPlease Note: All successful applicants who have lived or travelled overseas for threemonths or more in the past five years will be required to undertake an overseas check as part of the pre-employment checks.More information on overseas checks can be found on the government website: https://government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicantsAll offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UKThe UK Government introduced a new points based immigration system on 1 January 2021. You can read about the new immigration routes on the Gov.UK website here:https://guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know#visa-application-process Many of the new routes require sponsorship from an employer. Luminate Education Group is not a licenced sponsor. We are unable to employ anyone without current, and appropriateright to work in the UK. If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen and you were resident in the UK on or before 31 December 2020, you have until 30 June 2021 to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme, you can continue to prove your right to work in the UK with yourpassport and identity card up until 30 June 2021. There is no change to immigration and right to work for British and Irish Citizens. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONWe positively welcome applications from all sections of the community, all candidates willbe treated fairly irrespective of race, gender or gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion and belief or age.WANT TO FIND OUT MOREFor more information about the role please contact:Steve Hobden Steve.hobden@leedscitycollege.ac.ukPlease usethe person specification (on the job description under "Documents Available") to complete your supporting statement.We cannot accept CVs as part of the application process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyapplicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES Luminate Education Group vacancies generate a lot of interest andwe receive many calls and emails from recruitment agencies. Although we do appreciate the interest you have shown in Luminate Education Group, our policy is to recruit candidates directly wherever possible. We therefore do not accept any cold calls, speculativeemails or CVs from agencies. Speculative emails and CVs will be deleted unread.