Job Description

About TechNative Digital

TechNative Digital is building a new kind of digital skills ecosystem. We deliver

employer-led Skills Bootcamps

and innovation programmes that connect people, education, and industry to close the digital skills gap across Sussex and beyond.

Our mission is to help learners gain real-world tech skills, progress into sustainable employment, and contribute to a stronger, fairer local economy.

We currently run programmes in

software development, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital media

, partnering with leading employers, industry specialists, and innovators to create truly industry-led training.

Our work is

funded by West Sussex, East Sussex, and Brighton & Hove local authorities

as part of a three-year government Bootcamp cycle. Our aim is to grow this provision -- expanding both geographically and into new subject areas, while developing additional

commercial and partnership-based training offers

.

Alongside our Bootcamp provision, we also lead the

Digital Futures Accelerator

programme in East Sussex, helping young people connect with industry mentors to design, build, and pitch innovative digital products. The programme culminates in a

showcase awards event

, celebrating creativity, teamwork, and the next generation of local digital talent. Learn more at .

Our Founder, Dan Wallman, also leads the Digital & Creative Skills agenda for the Sussex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), aligning TechNative with regional innovation and workforce priorities.

We're scaling fast, managing multiple Bootcamps, contracts, and partnerships and we're looking for a

highly capable operator

to help bring structure, focus, and momentum across everything we do. See for more on our vision and what we do.

What You'll Do

Strategic & Academic Leadership

Lead the delivery and growth of TechNative's Skills Bootcamp provision across multiple digital pathways. Set and review annual quality and performance objectives, monitoring KPIs across teaching, learning, and progression. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring teaching, curriculum, and learner outcomes meet and exceed Ofsted expectations. Work closely with the Founder Director to align academic quality with business sustainability, funding compliance, and progression targets. Contribute to strategic planning for new subject areas, bids, and partnerships as the organisation grows.

Curriculum, Teaching & Quality Assurance

Ensure all programmes are high quality, inclusive, and clearly aligned to occupational outcomes and learner progression goals. Embed progression readinessinto the curriculum, including careers education, interview preparation, portfolios, and employer-led project briefs. Chair monthly quality review meetings; lead teaching and learning observations, feedback, and action planning. Oversee curriculum design to maintain industry relevance and employability focus. Embed

RARPA

,

Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework (EIF)

, and other continuous-improvement practices across delivery. Ensure intent, implementation, and impact are clearly evidenced in all curriculum planning and teaching practice.

Learner Outcomes & Progression

Lead on the design and use of

Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)

to link clearly to each learner's career and progression goals. Ensure tutors integrate employability, progression, and careers preparation throughout delivery. Monitor learner progress, identify risk of non-achievement, and implement timely interventions. Collaborate with Learner Success Managers to ensure all progression evidence is robust, auditable, and outcome-driven. Champion progression as a central measure of quality and success across all bootcamps.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Act (or train to act) as the

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

, ensuring all statutory Safeguarding and Prevent duties are fully met. Lead on safeguarding culture and training across the delivery team. Guarantee compliance with Ofsted, DfE, and local authority requirements -- including funding, data, and audit standards. Work with the Founder Director to ensure quality assurance processes feed directly into contract claims and reporting cycles.

Team Leadership & Development

Line-manage tutors, facilitators, and learner support staff, ensuring clear objectives and accountability. Foster a culture of

high expectations, inclusivity, and professional growth

. Provide coaching, mentoring, and CPD to develop outstanding teaching and learning practice. Lead performance management processes to ensure continuous improvement and consistency in delivery standards. Represent TechNative externally at

showcases, network events, employer panels, and sector forums

, positioning the organisation as a trusted and innovative provider.
What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

We're looking for a proven FE professional with strong experience in leading funded adult education or Bootcamp provision and a deep understanding of quality and compliance in government-funded training.

Demonstrable experience managing funded training provision, Skills Bootcamps, or adult learning programmes. Passionate about leading, supporting, and developing teaching teams to deliver excellence in learning and outcomes. Experience embedding

careers and employability

into curriculum design and delivery. Proven track record of preparing for and successfully managing

Ofsted inspections

. In-depth understanding of

quality frameworks

(RARPA, Ofsted EIF, ESFA funding rules). Confident in applying

safeguarding

,

Prevent

, and

inclusive learning

principles across provision. Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills. A "right first-time" mentality -- focused on precision, accountability, and quality assurance.

Desirable

Experience designing curriculum for adult learners with measurable

progression outcomes

. Familiarity with

digital skills funding streams

(Skills Bootcamps, LSIF, Multiply, UKSPF). Recognised

teaching qualification

(or willingness to undertake one). Level 3

DSL safeguarding certificate

(or willingness to complete prior to start). Experience supporting

employer engagement

and aligning provision to industry needs.
Key Attributes & Fit

We are a fast-growing, innovative organisation looking for a Head of Skills who demonstrates the following personal qualities and leadership behaviours:

Passion for Teaching and Learning

- A learner-focused leader with a genuine drive to raise standards and achieve excellence.

Adaptability & Initiative

- Thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with inherent changeability; proactive in problem-solving and ownership.

Cultural Fit & Collaboration

- Strong chemistry with a highly creative Founder/Director and the ability to foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Flexibility & Versatility

- Hands-on approach, comfortable balancing strategic planning with direct engagement in delivery and quality improvement.

Continuous Learning

- A proactive self-starter who stays abreast of sector developments, rapidly acquires new knowledge, and shares learning with others.

Attention to Detail

- Exceptional commitment to accuracy, quality assurance, and compliance in all areas of delivery.

Growth Mindset & Solution Orientation

- Goal-driven, reflective, and open to innovation; embraces change as an opportunity for improvement.

Digital Engagement

- Enthusiastic about using digital tools and platforms to enhance teaching, learning, and organisational efficiency.

Inspirational Leadership

- Builds trust, motivates others, and creates an environment where staff and learners can thrive.
Working Culture & Benefits

At TechNative, we're a

mission-led, collaborative team

driven by impact and innovation. We believe in flexibility, trust, and professional growth -- ensuring every team member can thrive while contributing to meaningful outcomes for learners.

Hybrid working

, with regular (weekly) collaboration days in Brighton.

Flexible hours

and an outcome-focused, supportive working culture.

Structured CPD, mentoring, and progression opportunities

-- with clear routes to grow as the organisation expands.

Genuine influence

in shaping a fast-growing training provider where progression and quality are at the heart of everything we do.

What Makes This Role Special

Progression is not just a KPI, it's our purpose.

As Head of Skills & Bootcamps, you'll lead a passionate team to deliver high-quality, progression-focused learning that transforms lives and strengthens the local tech and digital workforce.

You'll ensure TechNative is Ofsted-ready, audit-ready, and trusted by learners, funders, and employers alike.

Your leadership will make the difference between learners simply completing a course and learners launching new careers, building confidence, and achieving life-changing outcomes.

You'll play a key role in shaping our teaching culture, quality systems, and strategic growth, helping to build an employer-backed movement that creates real skills, real impact, and real opportunity across Sussex and beyond.

Please apply using this link:

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brighton BN2 9SY