Lead WBL Manager- WBL Programmes - CS11299

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. 

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST 

The Lead WBL Manager for WBL Programmes will support the Head of Department for Work Based Learning in Engineering in the leadership and management of the Engineering Apprenticeship Work Based Learning area. With direct accountability for the success and positive progression of the student cohort under the leadership of the Director of Engineering Apprenticeships and Jaguar Land Rover Programmes.

The post holder will be supporting the Head of Work Based Learning in responsibility for curriculum, resource & financial management, and quality assurance.

Through the effective deployment of resources and College systems and procedures, the post holder will ensure that each student has access to and receives an outstanding experience including high quality teaching, learning and assessment that will ensure our students develop the employability skills to gain a competitive advantage as they progress towards and along their chosen careers.

Whilst working within the core values and through continuous improvement, the post holder will develop the WBL area to meet or exceed the College’s KPIs.

Essential Attainments

• Educated to an appropriate level 4 in engineering or a related discipline or other demonstrable experience. 
• Recent experience of a wide range of enterprises in the specialist area.
• Experience as a Manager working with students.
• Proven track record of improving success rates.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating student progress to improve success rates.
• Experience in engineering EPA.
• Teacher Training Qualification.
• Internal Verifier Qualification.
• Assessor Award A1 or equivalent.

Desirable Attainments

• Qualification in Management.
• Track record in success.

Essential Key Experience & Attributes

• A flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• The ability to relate well with staff and students.
• The ability to be self-motivated and to motivate others.
• Good problem solving skills.
• The ability to work to deadlines.
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of key government apprenticeship guidance and legislation.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours, which support the Core Values of the College.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

For a full job description, please see attached below.