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We have an amazing opportunity for an Assistant FS Manager, to work for one of the country's leading Educational Training Providers. You will support the Education Manager with effective management of the curriculum, ensuring the needs of learners and employers are met, including delivery of Functional Skills, Personal & Social Development, and work-based programmes.

Location: Leicester

Candidates must have the following skills, experience and qualifications to be considered:

  • A relevant first degree and/or professional qualification and a teaching qualification

  • Evidence of continuous professional development together with the ability to develop and manage an achievement-focussed team

  • A creative and flexible approach towards achieving objectives and deadlines

  • Persuasive and supportive leadership and staff management skills

  • The ability to identify and implement continuous improvements to the curriculum in line with the needs and demands of learners and employers

  • An innovative approach and proactive style together with highly developed communication skills and the natural ability to influence others

  • Successful experience of managing curriculum development and change, quality systems, processes and the performance of teaching staff in ways which have improved learner outcomes

    You will receive:

  • 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays

  • Lunchtime finish on Fridays

  • Pension scheme

  • Holiday Purchase Scheme

  • Wellbeing Centre

  • Medicash or private medical insurance

  • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

  • Refer to a Friend incentive scheme.

  • Life Day and Volunteering Day in addition to annual leave

    Due to the high volume of applications Recruited UK receives, we will make every effort to respond with feedback although this is not always possible.
    If you have not been contacted within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities

    If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply

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