Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our exceptional Construction department where you will oversee the delivery of the Adult Skills Academy curriculum project.


Within this role you will ensure that the curriculum project meets the needs of students, the business and the community and that students receive an outstanding learning experience whilst ensuring quality, recruitment, staffing and financial targets are met. As a manager leading a curriculum project, you will provide inspirational leadership for staff and students and embed our values: Trustworthiness, Inclusivity & Excellence.


Please note that this is a Fixed Term position for a period of 12 months and will be for an immediate start.

Responsibilities include:

Providing Project management on a specific project as directed by the Head of Department Act as the first point contact for the project and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders through clear, effective and timely communications. To ensure the team's key performance indicators are met and strive to exceed. Management of project programmes, budgets and the quality of projects against expectations, funding submissions and grant conditions To work with the College Projects Team and College Finance team to monitor project spend Completion of detailed and accurate monitoring returns, working with the College Projects Team. Assist with tendering processes where required in accordance with our procurement policy To be responsible for the planning and management of the performance of all courses within the Curriculum project. This includes but is not limited to: Maximising student enrolment Ensuring overall outstanding quality of the provision through quality interventions and support, staff appraisals, AWAMs and curriculum-related staff development; Ensuring that targets and KPIs for attendance, retention, attainment, performance measures (including value-added), destinations and internal progression within the specified project including English and Maths, are met Ensure that student satisfaction benchmarks are met throughout the duration of the project; Ensure equality and diversity targets are embedded within the curriculum project. Contributing to the self-assessment process at all levels To ensure full compliance first time with all College procedures and systems and report on these via KPIs. To ensure appropriate records, registers, staff and student timetables are maintained and available as required by internal management information systems and external audit regimes. To liaise with the Head of Department in construction and projects to ensure the curriculum project budget is allocated and deployed efficiently and effectively; provide course costings and information relating to resources, ensuring that a quality experience for students and appropriate working resources and development are in place for staff. To support the Head of the Department in the planning, innovation, design and development of the curriculum project and cross-college marketing activities. To manage within the curriculum project the guidance, selection, admission and progression of students and deal with matters relating to their performance, achievement, conduct and discipline as well as complaints. To work and support the liaison with

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The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. A Level, BTEC National Diploma/Certificate) Project Management qualifications or relevant experience

Experience

Experience of working in Further or Higher Education (or similar e.g. other public sector organisation) Knowledge/experience of Contract Management Knowledge/experience of Project Management Experience of working with external stakeholders Experience of report writing

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

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Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.


Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.


We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 35 days of holidays, plus bank holidays Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution Annual salary reviews Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally Free sports and gym facilities Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant A host of training development opportunities Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025 The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

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If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.


Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.