The Engineering College of Technology (ECT), the UK branch of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), is thrilled to announce the expansion of our team with a new position: Head of College.
With our head office located in Perth, Western Australia, EIT is renowned for delivering high-quality engineering education and training across the globe. As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate and talented individuals to join our dedicated team to manage and drive our expansion in the United Kingdom.
The Head of College, will serve as the Chief Executive and Principal Managerial and administrative head of ECT and will be responsible for the running of the day-to-day management and direction of the overall operations of the College.
Other duties include:
- Take primary responsibility for the management of the affairs of the College as the accountable officer on management and administrative matters relating to human resources,health, safety, wellbeing and risk management.
- Provide strategic leadership within and on behalf of the College and drive the implementation of the strategic and business plans of the College, as well as innovation for growth
- Establish and oversee effective monitoring and evaluation systems for continuous improvement of learning and teaching in adherence to internal policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements and for maintaining the highest standards of integrity, objectivity and honesty in the execution of all responsibilities.
- Manage the College funds in accordance with delegated authority within the financial regulations, including the authorisation of payments and ensure that the College is well managed financially to ensure its financial sustainability
- Serve as the designated accountable officer to the Office for Students in all matters relating to the registration of the College and the use of any public funding the College receives.
- Maintain strong governance structures, leadership teams, and management arrangements within the College, including chairing regular meetings with the management team to proactively deal with matters relating to the management, administration and financial well-being of the institution.
- Manage the full- and part-time managerial, academic, administrative and support staff of the College
- Promote the best interests of the College by building constructive and positive relationships with key external stakeholders in industry, academia and regulatory bodies.
Essential Criteria
- Degree qualified
- Demonstrated, in-depth experience in a similar role.
- Self motivated and able to confidently lead and grow the team.
- Exceptional attention to detail and time management.
- Able to work autonomously with remote teams.
- Adaptable with a 'Can Do' attitude, you must be able to deal effectively with challenges and set backs.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
EIT embraces and values a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and recognise that an inclusive and diverse workforce is key to building the best team environment and achieving positive business outcomes.
First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally diverse people are encouraged to apply.