Engineering Centre Workshop Manager
Location: Blackburn
Salary: Up to £36,036 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Training 2000 is a large, independent training provider, based in Blackburn, Lancashire and is owned by the University of Central Lancashire. We have a heritage of over 50 years in Lancashire, delivering learning and development solutions and pride ourselves on delivery excellence in learning and creating outstanding talent.
The Role:
We are seeking to appoint an Engineering Centre Workshop Manager to lead the Engineering Workshop Team (Instructors/Tutors) and deliver operational excellence through the effective management of the Centre. The successful postholder will support the Engineering Delivery Manager with the day-to-day management including people management, quality of delivery, apprentice/learner experience and funding/quality compliance in accordance with departmental and wider business objectives.
Essential Requirements:
- Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant subject area or relevant industry experience
- GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above
- Level 3 (or above) teaching qualification
- Knowledge of Apprenticeships and Apprenticeship standards
- Proven success in improving Apprenticeship performance and retention rates
- Experience of leading a team with the ability to mentor and coach
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft software including Word, Excel, Email and Teams
- Experience of budget management
- Ability to deliver operational business plans and disseminate statistical business and performance data
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Strong time-management and organisational skills
- Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders including but not limited to staff, Apprentices/Learners, employers and external organisations
Why work for Training 2000
We believe Training 2000 is a great place to work. We genuinely care about our employees and offer a highly competitive benefits package including:
- 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days in accordance with service) plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Opportunity to purchase an additional 5-day holiday per year
- Birthday leave
- Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period)
- Life insurance based on 4 x annual salary
- Health Cash Plan (after qualifying period)
- Annual CPD days and opportunities for career development and progression
- Family friendly policies
- Modern facilities and on-site cafeteria
- Remote working
- Free parking (on and off-site)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Safeguarding Statement
Training 2000 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, learners, sub-contractors, employers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the receipt of enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or a check via the Update Service as well as other recruitment checks.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we conduct online and social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for interview in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young people.
We reserve the right to close this job vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate.