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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Course Director Sport and Public services
GRADE: Course Director
Spot salary
RESPONSIBLE TO: Faculty Head
MAIN PURPOSE OF POST
The main duties and responsibilities for a Course Director include all of those for a Main Grade Lecturer (see list below), and the following additional responsibilities/duties:
The role will contribute to the achievement of the college’s Strategic Plan:
Strategic Priority
1: A curriculum focussed on skills
Objective: ensuring our work is meeting skills demand in the economy
2: Learners’ skills and experience
Objective: ensuring our learners gain the skills employers needs
3: Our people and culture
Objective: ensuring staff achieve their full potential and deliver the best possible experience to learners and employers
4: Learning resources
Objective: high quality learning resources and accommodation, underpinned by strong financial health
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The main duties and responsibilities for a Course Director include all of those for a Main Grade Lecturer (see list below), and the following additional responsibilities/duties:
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Main Grade Lecturer:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Course Director
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Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Assessment Method (A/I/T)
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent which is vocationally relevant
P
A
Teaching qualification DTLLS or equivalent
P
A
Assessor/Verifier awards D32 & 33 (A1) and D34 (V1)
P
A
Vocational Qualification or equivalent experience
P
A
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent
P
A
Knowledge/Skills
Presentation and communication skills
P
I
Knowledge and experience of the vocational/academic specialism
P
I
Highly developed interpersonal skills
P
I
Minibus D1 / Midas
P
A
Experience
Teaching/training experience
P
A/I
Curriculum management within an educational institution.
P
A/I
Employment in Uniformed Public Services
P
A/I
Assessment and verification experience
P
A/I
Supervisory experience
P
A/I/T
Familiarity with business enterprise
P
A/I/T
FE course co-ordination
P
A/I/
Core Competencies
Two-Way Communication
P
A/I/T
Team Working
P
A/I/T
Customer/Learner Focus
P
A/I/T
Innovation and Problem Solving
P
A/I/T
Personal Qualities
I
Team player committed to excellence
P
I
Innovative – committed to excellence in service delivery
P
A/I
Leader
P
A/I
Flexible
P
A/I
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners
P
A/I
Commitment to Equality and Diversity
P
A/I/T
Circumstances
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Head of HR
GRADE: M5, Point 44
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
RESPONSIBLE TO: Deputy Principal Finance & Resources
PENSION: LGPS
MAIN PURPOSE OF POST
To lead and manage the Human Resources Department, ensuring:
The role will contribute to the achievement of the college’s Strategic Plan:
Mission: BCoT - Building Careers of Tomorrow
Our six transformational objectives are:
Our growth areas are:
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.0 HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTIONS
To lead and manage the Human Resources Department staff, including recruitment, selection and development of this team and to have overall responsibility for the budgets associated with this Department.
1.1 Strategic and High Level Operational Human Resources Activities
To provide leadership and direction which ensures the college is at the forefront of good HR practice and recognised as an employer of choice, including:
1.2 Human Resources Processes
To be responsible for and manage the development and effective implementation of the full array of HR activities and administrative processes, including:
1.3 Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Processes
To be responsible for and manage the development and effective implementation of recruitment, selection and appointment processes, including:
2.0 EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
2.1 Support EMT in meeting the college’s responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty:
3.0 STAFF SATISFACTION SURVEY
3.1 Assist with the management of the annual staff satisfaction survey and the analysis of the results.
4.1 Undertake the role of a designated Data Controller (for HR matters only), ensuring that staff comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Human Resources Manager
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
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Essential
(P as appropriate)
Desirable
(P as appropriate)
Assessment Method (A/I/T)
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent
ü
A/I/T
CIPD Level 7 or equivalent
ü
A/I/T
Management qualification L5 or above
ü
A/I/T
Knowledge/Skills
Broad and up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and employee relations matters
ü
A/I/T
Good knowledge of recruitment and selection processes
ü
A/I/T
Expert interviewing skills
ü
A/I/T
Sound understanding of payroll, PAYE and payroll aspects of pensions
ü
A/I/T
Good knowledge of appraisal processes
ü
A/I/T
Broad understanding of HR management information systems
ü
A/I/T
Intermediate or better Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)
ü
A/I
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ management experience
ü
A/I
Minimum 5 years’ working in generalist HR ment
ü
A/I
Minimum 4 years’ experience of using an HR management information system
ü
A/I
Experience of working with unions/staff associations
ü
A/I
Experience of operating effectively in an ment of change
ü
A/I/T
Analysis and presentation of HR data for business reporting
ü
A/I/T
Personal Qualities
Excellent communicator
ü
I
Effective relationship builder
ü
I
Customer/student focussed
ü
I
Analytical and critical thinking skills
ü
I
Leader and motivator
ü
I
Commitment to Equality and Diversity
P
I
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners
P
I
Circumstances
Evidence of continuing professional development
ü
A/I
Vehicle owner/driver with business use insurance cover
ü
A/I
Key: A = Application / I = Interview / T = Test
In addition to the formal interview the College may use other exercises and tests to evaluate the candidates.
Post: Head of People (Colleges)
Responsible to: Group Chief People Officer
Spine Point: 48-51
Salary Scale: £53,365 to £58,305
Hours of work: 1FTE
Tenure: Permanent
Primary Job Purpose:
To lead, manage and develop the HR team in the delivery of a transformational HR service across the College. This will include the implementation of key operational elements of the HR strategy, transformational and transactional responsibilities, ensuring the college is up to date and compliant with best practice in HR. There will be a particular emphasis on continually reviewing and improving business processes and management information in relation to the employee life cycle. The responsibilities also include developing policies and procedures, leading the recruitment function, leading on employee relation casework, undertaking project work as appropriate and developing strategies to ensure performance management frameworks and practices are in place to support excellent performance.
Significant Contacts and Relationships:
Group Chief Financial Officer
Deputy CEO and Principal (Colleges)
Group Chief People Officer
Group Chief Transformational Officer
Finance
MIS
IT
Vice Principals
Career Pathway Directors and Managers
Principal Accountabilities:
1. To be responsible for reviewing, improving and developing HR processes around policies and procedures, and contractual requirements, in relation to the employee life cycle.
2. To provide a customer service driven ment focussed on meeting SLAs and operational KPIs across different delivery arms of the Colleges.
3. To develop the HR Service Level Agreement, and manage the monthly monitoring system, ensuring that any proactive follow up action is taken.
4. To be the lead on HR systems (iTrent) and processes and to improve service delivery and information through the development of key operational management reports and improved engagement and utilisation of technology.
5. To develop policies and procedures that meet statutory and best practice requirements, ensuring that appropriate consultation is carried out, policies are approved and regularly reviewed, with effective communication processes in place.
6. To meet with the relevant SLT members periodically to offer strategic advice and act as a sounding board in relation to any complex casework, advise managers on hard to fill vacancies; check and approve recruitment advertisements and packs; and be involved in selection panels
7. To work with the Group Chief People Officer and other Senior Leaders to implement the College Organisational Development Strategy – this will include staff learning and development activities.
8. To continually review performance management processes and outcomes using a variety of methods including appraisals, capability procedures, coaching and support, ensuring continuous performance improvement.
9. To provide professional leadership and coaching to the HR team, monitor workloads of each team member and re-direct work where appropriate, and ensure that all staff are aware of developments affecting them.
10. Ensure that expertise and thinking is disseminated across the HR function in order to develop HR capability and ultimately enhance the service offer to the business.
11. Drive innovation to ensure the continuous improvement and development of “fit for purpose tools” for the business and HR to use.
12. To identify, develop and produce regular HRMI reports that support implementing further service improvements, enabling managers and staff to
improve performance and efficiency across the organisation. This will include the HR Service Portal to deal with HR queries.
13. To lead an effective recruitment service that is innovative, attracts high calibre candidates and successfully meets workforce requirements.
14. To ensure that the Safeguarding, KCSIE and General Data Protection Regulations are implemented and compliance is maintained at all times.
15. To lead the Senior HRBPs team in all ER cases, reviewing ER caseloads against agreed KPI’s, advising on complex ER matters and ensuring Managers and staff understand and comply with statutory requirements, Policy and best practice.
16. To implement Health & Wellbeing strategies that support attendance, mental and physical well-being and improve staff satisfaction measures.
17. To establish strong communication links with the recognised TU’s through the JCC and regular consultation and negotiation process.
18. To contribute to organisation development and demonstrate improvements using employee engagement opportunities, staff surveys and staff recognition events.
19. Keep up to date with employment law, HR best practice, and ensure the group is compliant.
20. To undertake other transformational projects as required.
21. To take an active part in ensuring the College reputation is enhanced through good HR practice and be sensitive to HR issues which should be referred to Senior Managers and the Principal to protect and improve that position.
22. To assist the Group Chief People Officer, and deputise where appropriate, in the overall leadership and management of the Service.
23. Preparation of SLT Reports and attendance at meetings where appropriate.
General
The duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the level of responsibility. All employees are required to undertake the following general duties:
· To comply with all College policies and procedures, particularly those relating to equality of opportunity.
· To comply with and implement Health and Safety and security procedures in accordance with statutory and College requirements.
· To contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Service, participating in team and College meetings and dealing with general enquiries as and when required.
· To actively develop him/herself through staff development and training activities and to review performance with his/her manager.
· To undertake any other duties consistent with the key objectives, grade and/or duties of the post.
· This job description maybe subject to change to meet the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
General:
Qualifications: Essential Desirable
Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent X
MCIPD –fully qualified and evidence of ongoing CPD X
Knowledge and experience:
I-Trent knowledge and capability at a good level or
experience of working with an HR Management System X
Experience in a HR management role in a large
organisation X
An advanced user of HR business management systems
and experience of implementing significant process
improvements through the use of such systems and
technology. X
High level understanding and experience of significant and
sustained formal and informal business process review
ensuring integration of all HR processes X
Experience of working constructively and sensitively with
senior managers, resulting in successful outcomes for the
College and staff. X
An up to date knowledge of employment legislation and it’s
application within the College. X
Previous experience in working constructively with Trade
Unions and employee representatives and groups. X
Sound knowledge of best practice recruitment and
selection processes, for a wide range of disciplines, and
employment/engagement arrangements X
Previous involvement in health & wellbeing strategies
which have been shown to result in demonstrable,
practical, improvements in staff attendance and staff
satisfaction measures X
Experience of working in a large complex organisation, the
education sector or within the public sector X
Experience of working on employee relations cases,
restructures, capability and performance reviews. X
Experience of working in a customer service driven
ment to meet SLAs and operational performance
indicators.
X
Skills and competencies:
Sound judgement demonstrated by experience advising on
complex employee relations matters, pay policy, and HR
policies and procedures. X
Effective and professional coaching/ negotiating/influencing
skills at a range of levels. X
Excellent leadership and Management skills and proven ability to deliver day to day running of the HR team ensuring operational activity is achieved effectively and efficiently, prioritising workloads, with a ‘right first time’ approach X
Ability to develop and maintain a positive and visible
presence across the organisation at all staff levels. X
Success in implementing, developing and streamlining HR
processes that are accessible, using HR systems and
which enable staff and Managers to work effectively. X
Effective communications skills both verbal and written to
individual’s teams and larger staff groups. X
Ability to produce, analyse, collate and present HR data to
develop knowledge, understanding and effective decision
making at all levels in the organisation. X
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills in a sector and
organisation that is subject to constant change both
externally and internally driven. X
Ability to develop and create a strong team ethos around
customer satisfaction, with high professional standards and
attention to detail. X
Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity
opportunities and the mission and values of the College. X
Understanding of and commitment Safeguarding and its
application within the College. X
Other qualities:
Resilience in a complex ment X
Ability to work flexibly, with some limited evening work
Please apply for this job via our website: https://www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/jobs/
We are looking for a Content and Social Media Coordinator. You will help the team design a social media strategy and develop original content and suggest creative ways to attract more customers and promote our brand, increasing web traffic and customer engagement to support the achievement of the college’s strategic and financial targets.
The post holder will be an experienced creative, content and PR communications specialist, with excellent writing skills responsible for the delivery of social media content, primarily focused at school leavers.
Whilst this post is predominantly focused on PR and content creation, it will also provide the post holder with a fantastic opportunity to gain experience as an all-round marketer, supporting the team on events and production of marketing collaterals.
Enthusiasm, creativity and organisation skills are fundamental to this role. You must be passionate about marketing and have a keen eye for detail to analyse data and spot trends.
For full specification requirements please refer to the job description located on; https://www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/jobs/
For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.
In return, we offer;
We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working ment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our ment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.
Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.
Only completed applications will be considered for this role. All applicants will need to complete an application form via our College Website: https://www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/jobs/
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, creative manager to lead the marketing and schools’ liaison strategy across our campuses. You will direct marketing, promotional, communications and student recruitment strategies to meet the changing needs of the New City College group.
You will have experience of working at a similar level and demonstrable skills in motivating, inspiring a leading a team, with a clear focus to produce high quality and creative work that achieve ambitious growth targets. You must also be reliable and able to work on your own initiative and manage a multi-task workload of projects. You will need to ensure you build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders across campuses at the group level.
You should be willing to travel and will be required to lead the marketing team with internal and external events and have a flexible approach to working hours.
Interviews will take place week commencing: w/c 26th June 2023
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
To apply for this vacancy and for further information please visit our website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/working-for-us or contact Human Resources on 020 7510 7712. E-mail: [email protected]
New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £105m, 20,000 students and 1900 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.
Our college ment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.
East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning ment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.
New City College aims to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background.
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