Chief Executive & Principal
The Co-operative College
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- £75 - £85K
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 November 2014
Job overview
The Co-operative College is an educational charity based in Manchester founded in 1919. It is a 'designated institution' under the 1992 Further and Higher Education Act. Adult learning and development, heritage, research, international programmes and supporting the development of co-operative schools are all key areas of College business as well as working with university partners and co-operative organisations throughout the UK.
An inspirational, collaborative and entrepreneurial leader, you will lead on the strategic management of the College with a leadership style that embraces and demonstrates your commitment to the globally shared co-operative values. Key to your success will be your ability to identify the opportunities for growth and develop the talents of a committed team. A strategic thinker with the ability to articulate a persuasive vision, you will be a strong ambassador, quick to establish credibility and trust inside and outside the College, building on existing relationships and forging new partnerships in schools, colleges, universities, national and international co-operatives.
For further details including job description and person specification visit the college website www.co-op.ac.uk or call 0161 819 3000 to have an informal discussion with the current Chief Executive & Principal, Mervyn Wilson or Dr Linda Shaw, Vice Principal - Co-operative Education & Research.
Closing date: 24 November 2014
Interview dates: 11 and 12 December 2014
About The Co-operative College
- The Co-operative College
- Holyoake House, Hanover Street
- Manchester
- M60 0AS
- United Kingdom
The College provides learning, education, training, consultancy and research for the co-operative mutual and social enterprise sectors in the UK and internationally. We offer tailored workshops and qualifications for members, directors, staff and managers in co-operatives, social enterprises and mutual organisations.
It also works with schools, young people and public bodies, raising the awareness of the difference co-operatives and co-operative values can make to individuals and their communities.
The College is an Investor in People (2004) and is ISO 9001-2000 certified for its quality management systems.
The College business is directed by a very clear vision, mission and set of strategic objectives which are set out below.
In Autumn 2007, as part of our rolling three-year business planning process, the Co-operative College Leadership Team completed a further review of our Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives.
Since the last revision Spring 2004 the areas of work in which the College is involved have diversified and we forecast that new areas of business will continue to grow. We feel, therefore, that it is vital for our Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives evolve so that they remain focused and meaningful in an ever changing business environment.
Vision
To be the world leader in co-operative learning.
Mission
To provide inspirational learning and resources based on co-operative values and principles for individuals and organisations to support the development of sustainable co-operative, mutual and social enterprises throughout the world.
Strategic Objectives
- To be a well governed, effectively managed and financially sustainable charity.
- To create and develop successful relationships that enable all partners to build capacity.
- To provide inspiring and dynamic learning programmes.
- To undertake research to generate an evidence base to inform policy and practice.
- To promote and develop the use of our co-operative heritage for the benefit of current and future generations.
- To develop our people using innovative methods to enhance organisational knowledge and skills.
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