Deputy Director – FE Quality Enhancement

Location:

Birmingham (B12) – West Midlands, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

Up to £60900 per annum

Type:

Permanent

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Job ID:

131544137

Posted On:

28 January 2025

Job Title: Deputy Director – FE Quality Enhancement

Location: Birmingham

Salary: GBP60,900 (Fixed)

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick – Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.

The Role:

University College Birmingham is seeking a visionary Deputy Director – FE Quality Enhancement to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, driving excellence across our Further Education provision.

We are seeking an exceptional individual with a proven ability to manage complex initiatives, influence cultural change, and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals. As Deputy Director, you will work closely with the Executive Director, serving as a trusted deputy capable of autonomous decision-making and representing them at senior-level meetings and events.

You will play a pivotal role in translating institutional priorities into actionable strategies, enhancing collaboration, innovation, and ensuring compliance with Ofsted and awarding body standards. With a strong understanding of technical and vocational qualifications, A-Level and apprenticeship provision, and Ofsted requirements, you will lead the development and implementation of ambitious curriculum strategies. Additionally, you will oversee internal and external quality assurance frameworks, champion high standards, and motivate teams to deliver exceptional learner outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact, driving progress and excellence across all areas of provision. If you have the vision, leadership, and expertise to thrive in this dynamic role, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

* Generous allocation of annual leave

* 38 days’ paid leave per year
* 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

* Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

* Employer Contributions – 28.6%

* Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
* Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
* Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
* Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
* A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
* Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
* Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date – Sunday 16th February 2025.

Interview Dates – TBC.

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

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