We are thrilled to be recruiting for a well-established training provider with over 25 years of experience. Due to new contracts, we are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join this thriving team.
Role: Operations and Contracts Manager
Salary: Up to £55k with bonus
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + public holidays, BUPA, and an employee well-being plan
Location: Covering Greater London and the Home Counties, with a head office easily accessible by public transport from central London
Working Arrangements: A blend of home working, head office presence, and visibility around the delivery centres
Company Overview: A South East England training provider delivering a wide range of Government Training Programmes, including Apprenticeships, Boot Camps, and AEB short courses across various vocational subjects.
About the Role: Due to growth, we have a new position for an Operations Manager. This role involves managing a portfolio of contracts under the Adult Education Budget (AEB), and leading a team of around 20 delivery and support staff. The Operations Manager will drive delivery performance and outcomes for prime and potential sub-contract delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee AEB contracts for both employed and unemployed learners, including short courses and Skills Bootcamps
- Lead from the front, ensuring high standards in delivery performance and outcomes
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external
- Utilize creativity and influence to drive performance management
- Ensure compliance with AEB funding requirements and effectively manage data to influence quality and learner outcomes
- Be visible and present across delivery centres in Greater London and the Home Counties
Requirements:
- Proven track record in managing AEB contracts
- Strong performance management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
- In-depth knowledge of AEB funding
- Ideally educated to degree standard and holding management qualifications. A Teachers and Assessors award is highly desirable but not essential
- Expertise in data management to drive and influence quality, compliance, and learner outcomes
- Extensive experience and knowledge of Ofsted Inspection, ESFA and the Education Inspection Framework
- Willingness to travel across the South East of England and be visible at delivery centres
An immediate opportunity is available.
For more information, please contact Simon Atkins on .