Transformation Manager - Construction and Built Environment
Leeds College of Building
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £45,000 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 13 September 2019
Job overview
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
TRANSFORMATION MANAGER - CONSTRUCTION & BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Ref: 0207
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term to 31st October 2021
Leeds College of Building, in conjunction with WYCC is part of a collaborative bid to develop the skills construction businesses are looking for in the Leeds City Region. The project will develop creative and innovative skills provision approaches that ensure skills gaps are addressed, development of technical and higher apprenticeships and supporting SMEs to engage with skills at a local level.
The Transformation Manager is a critical role in driving the overall bid for Leeds College of Building and liaising with WYCC. As the lead, you will be expected to work collaboratively with partners, whilst ensuring that Leeds College of Building meets its targets, leading to increases in skills engagement across the Leeds City Region.
You should have a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects, as well as an understanding of ESF project management, outcomes, outputs and milestones. Prior experience of working in the Construction, Built Environment or associated sectors is also essential.
Educated to degree level or equivalent, you should possess effective organisational and administration skills, with the ability to work to deadlines and manage budgets. You should be able to successfully engage and work collaboratively with a range of multi-dimensional organisations.
In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:
• A 35-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 bank holidays and 6 college closure days (plus an additional 5 days leave after 5 years of service with us).
• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund).
• Free parking at all of our College sites (on a first come first served basis).
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working.
• Superb opportunities for training and development.
So, if you’d like to be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk. CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Friday 13th September 2019 at 4.00pm
Please note this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the ‘Prevent Duty’ and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.
This post is part funded by the European Social Fund.
About Leeds College of Building
GENERAL INFORMATION ON COLLEGE
Introduction
Following incorporation on 1 April 1993, the College became independent of the Local Education Authority and is now mainly funded, approximately (75%) directly through the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Each college is a corporate body and is responsible for all matters, including premises, with Governors effectively becoming the employers of College staff.
The College
The College was first established as an independent institution in 1960 and moved into purpose built accommodation in 1969. The College currently operates from three sites; North Street, Millwright Street and Hunslet Lane (Leeds central).
The Courses
For curriculum purposes, the College is divided into three Faculties administered by Faculty Managers and supported by Assistant Faculty Managers, Course Team Managers and Lecturers.
Faculty of Construction Crafts - Carpentry and Joinery, Shopfitting, Machine Woodworking, Furniture Manufacture, Painting and Decorating, Interior Systems Dry Lining, Roofing, Wall & Floor Tiling, Plastering, Interior System Dry Lining, Signmaking/Graphics, Brickwork, Entry Level work
Faculty of Mechanical & Engineering Services - Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Heating & Ventilating, Gas ACS, GNVQ Supervisory, Renewable Energies and Skills for Life.
Faculty of HE & Construction Management - CAD, Teacher Education "A" & "V" Units, Technician Studies, Management Studies, HE Development, Health & Safety, Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energies.
In addition Co-ordinators have responsibility for cross college work which includes Life Skills, Adult Education, Link Courses, IT, Quality and OSAT (On Site Assessment & Training).
Students and Staffing
The number of students attending the College during the year is approximately 5,500 made up of both full-time and part-time students.
The full-time College staff consists of approximately 124 full-time teaching staff and 141 support staff. In addition there are approximately 77 people who work on a part-time teaching basis.
No Smoking Policy
The College operates a no smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted on any part of the College sites. All staff are asked to play their part in the enforcement of this policy.
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