Job Description

General information


Job Posting Title
Delivery Improvement Lead
Date
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
City
Remote
Country
United Kingdom
Working time
Full-time
Closing Date
30-Jul-2025
Description & Requirements


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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.



Job Purpose

Drive improvement in the teaching and learning experience for learners by developing curriculum and resources for trainers to use. Train, coach and influence delivery teams to improve their performance in teaching, learning and assessment in line with awarding body and Ofsted To identify, trouble shoot, resolve and implement continuous improvement solutions which will have a direct impact upon the achievement of our learners in relation to retention, achievement, success and onward progression and our drive for outstanding delivery.



Specific AccountabilitiesTrain, support and coach skills delivery teams to improve teaching, learning and assessment practices. Collaborate with Operations Managers to implement improvements identified in performance reviews and internal quality processes. Develop and support curriculum build / improvement for skills programmes, using innovative delivery models and technologies. Maintaining curriculum meets the needs of Employers, Awarding Bodies, Commissioners and customers. Ensure that our programmes are inclusive and incorporate the use of technology to enhance delivery. Support with implementing and managing a range of training and assessment resources for skills programmes across different sector subject areas. Develop and implement wider curriculum requirements for learning programmes with a strong focus on contextualisation (examples, EDI, Fundamental British Values, Safeguarding, Prevent, Wellbeing) in line with personal development of learners/customers to equip them into employment. Quality assures learner work in line with maximus' learner journey, awarding bodies and JCQ regulations. Undertake frequent observations of teaching and assessment practises, creating and implementing support plans to drive improvements. Influence change and drive continuous improvement across skills programmes using a range of data and outcomes. Contribute towards the development, implementation and monitoring of key documents, policies and procedures e.g. Self-Assessment Reports and Quality Improvement Plans. Occupational CPD for yourself and trainers is up to date and recorded.

Key Contacts & Relationships:

InternalSkills Operations managers Central Quality and Compliance Team Business Development Employer Services

ExternalAwarding Bodies Commissioners Learning platforms and MIS providers Subcontractors Education and Skills providers and networks


Qualifications & ExperienceTeaching Assessor, IV and or Teaching qualification at L4 or above (TAQA, CTTLS, A1/V1) Direct experience of Ofsted, other inspections, that achieved a good, or outstanding grade Direct experience of quality assuring skills programmes. Demonstrable experience of working with Awarding Organisations. Experience of observations of teaching, learning and assessment Experience of improving teaching, learning and assessment practises. Experience of influencing positive change in Education programmes. Competency in delivery of English, Maths, Digital, and vocational programmes.
DesirableEfficient in using MI Systems for Skills contracts. For example, online portfolios, Initial Assessment tools. Using Data to make decisions on Curriculum design and delivery. Excellent IT skills using O365 applications.
Individual CompetenciesDevelop curriculum that meets the needs of geographical priorities, employers and learners, intent and impact of curriculum is clear Understand skills data to support improvement of delivery focus on: Improving delivery Outstanding focus Impact on funding Impact on the future curriculum Demonstrate an understanding of Education Inspection Framework and Inspection regimes, i.e. Ofsted Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Good networking skills - ability to liaise at all levels. Plan, prioritise and implement workloads to timescales Self-motivated with a pro-active 'can-do' attitude Confident and enthusiastic Versatile and resilient - Ability to deal with challenging situations whilst remaining calm. Team player - Actively seeks to work in collaboration for others for the benefit of the team.
Travel RequirementsWillingness to travel and work in devolved contract regions (applicable to contract award areas) in the UK (Essential) Full driving license and vehicle owner (Desirable)


EEO Statement
Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.


Minimum Salary
32,000.00
Maximum Salary
40,200.00