Jobs

MidKent College : Director of Facilities -

Director of Facilities, Ref: DIR08, Salary: Circa 60K (Dependent upon qualifications and experience), Medway/Maidstone

MidKent College is a large, successful Further Education College based in the Medway towns and Maidstone. With a new state of the art campus in Medway they are now looking for an experienced and qualified manager to direct and manage the strategic development of their estate, including a full refurbishment programme for our Maidstone site.

You should hold MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent qualifications and ideally will have experience of project management in the Further Education sector. You will require strong interpersonal skills and a range of communication techniques to support the process of change, engaging with staff and stakeholders in developing new business processes for facilities management. Your capabilities as a strategic thinker will be used to develop whole College solutions that maximise the estate as an asset and provide the widest possible learning opportunities for people in Medway and Maidstone.

For an informal discussion please contact Rishi Sharma on 01634 383515

Closing date: Friday 19 March 2010

MidKent College is working in partnership with RBLI Employment Solutions to support individuals who have a disability or health condition in the application, interview and employment with the college.  If you would like any further information regarding RBLI, or require assistance with your application process then please contact RBLI on 0800 783 1144 or visit their website http://www.rbli.co.uk/ for information, advice and guidance.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check in accordance with the College procedure.

Application forms and further details are available from http://www.midkent.ac.uk/.  Alternatively, please e-mail job.applications@midkent.ac.uk.  For individuals without access to e-mail or the internet please call the HR department on 01634 383102 (24 hour answer machine).  In all communication with the College please quote the appropriate job title and reference number.        

MidKent College is an equal opportunities employer

Leeds City College: Various - Leeds

Senior Deputy Principal

Up to £120k (inc. prp)

Deputy Principal

Corporate Services

Up to £105k (inc. prp)

The recent merger of three colleges in Leeds and one in Keighley has led to the creation of an organisation with exceptional potential to serve the city of Leeds and the wider region. To fulfi l that potential, we need an outstanding executive team.

Working with the Principal and Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Executive will have outstanding skills to ensure the effective operation of a multi-site organisation and the ability to lead cultural and behavioural change in our relentless drive to become an exceptional College.

The Deputy Principal (Corporate Services) will be a person with outstanding skills in effective and strategic resources management in a College with a turnover of c£80m.

Contact Becky Nichols for an application pack: bnichols@protocol-national.co.uk visit www.protocol-national.co.uk (College Leadership Services page) or telephone Becky on 0115 911 1284. Applications should be returned to her to arrive no later than 12 noon on Friday, 19 March 2010. 

Potential applicants are welcome to discuss the above roles with Peter Roberts, Principal and Chief Executive. Please call Sara Porter on 0113 284 6236 to arrange.

The selection process is scheduled to take place on 14, 15 & 16 April 2010.

City and Islington College: Various -

Finance & Strategic Planning

Ref: 4676 Head of Finance

Salary- £56,488 -£59,023 ILW

By providing leadership to the finance team, you will ensure the continued financial success of the college.  Key functions of the team include contracts and procurement, accountancy and payroll services and the college has an annual revenue turnover of £50 million.  As well as being CCAB-qualified, or equivalent, you’ll have plenty of experience of working at a senior level within a complex organisation.  Crucially, you’ll be able to combine your financial skills with commercial awareness to deliver value-for-money efficiency gains throughout the college

Closing Date: 15 March 2010 (Midday)

Location: Holloway Road

Grade: MS

Adverts: Accountancy Age, Fejobs, Totaljobs

SixthFormCollege 

Ref: 4688 Head of Psychology

Salary- £38,303 - £43,359 ILW,

SFCF Pay and conditions

Joining the Social Sciences Department of our successful and lively Sixth Form College, we need an experienced and dynamic A-Level Psychology teacher to lead our team of Psychology teachers.  We currently have over 600 students studying the subject at A-Level and you will be responsible for leading the curriculum and ensuring quality.  In the future it may also be possible to contribute to our IB programme.

Closing Date: 15 March 2010 (Midday)

Location: Angel

Grade: T

Adverts: TES, Fejobs, Totaljobs

Learning Centres

Ref: 4693 Learning Centre Manager (Maternity Cover)

Salary £32,169 up to £34,404 ILW

Drawing on your experience of managing a student led, customer focussed service, and your understanding of the role of successful learning centres in supporting teaching and learning, you’ll manage curriculum links, a team of 6 staff, records and financial controls to deliver an innovative service. A natural communicator, a strong team player, a professional user of MS Office, virtual learning environments and e-systems you will deliver a proactive, quality learning centre service to ensure our students get the support they need to achieve their goals.

Closing Date: 15 March 2010 (Midday)

Location: Angel

Grade: BS

Adverts: Fejobs, Totaljobs

Employability & Employer Engagement

Ref: 4686 Contracts & Course Coordinator

(Fixed term until January 2011)

Salary- £32,169 - £34,404 ILW

In this key role you will need to manage a range of employer responsive and ESF contracts that support both newly and long term unemployed. You will be required to manage and quality assure course delivery. The post holder will be required to manage competing demands and meet the expectations of key stakeholders. Attention to detail is a prerequisite and a background in teaching or training essential

Closing Date: 15 March 2010 (Midday)

Location: Holloway Road

Grade BS

Adverts: TES, FEjobs; Totaljobs

For further information telephone 020 7700 9240 or e-mail mailto:jobs@candi.ac.uk?subject=Jobs Please quote the reference number of the post(s) you are interested in.

Guildford College : Director of Faculty - Merrist Wood Campus -

Director of Faculty - Merrist Wood Campus • C£60,000

Educational excellence and commercial strength - Can you deliver both?
With a strong reputation in land management, animal management and outdoor leisure, Guildford College’s Merrist Wood Campus is outstanding with a strong commercial focus. Adapting well under increasing financial pressure, they are looking for an exceptional leader who can spearhead new income streams, implement further cost efficiencies and apply fresh thinking to curriculum development to transform the ways they deliver their courses.

Providing inspirational strategic and operational direction to a large high performing team, you will use your impressive business acumen and outstanding record on quality to set new standards of excellence and achievement. Only those candidates who can combine a first-class academic background with a wealth of commercial skills should apply. If you possess these qualities, the College can offer an attractive salary with generous benefits including 30 days’ annual leave – plus the prospect of taking on the most complex, stimulating and rewarding role of your career.

For further information and an application pack please email humanresources@guildford.ac.uk or call 01483 448539, quoting reference 0910/60.

Closing date: 12th March 2010. Interviews will be held on 23rd March 2010, followed by an assessment centre on 25th March 2010.

University of the Arts, London: Head of University Disability Service -

Head of University Disability Service, £41,062 – £49,503, High Holborn, WC1

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced disability practitioner who would welcome the opportunity to have a real impact on the shape of provision across a complex institution. University disability services have recently been reviewed and you will work with staff at all levels overseeing the development a coherent university-wide approach to provision.

You will manage the central disability team and develop service level agreements, clarifying central and college responsibilities in respect of provision to student with disabilities. You will provide consultancy to the university on disability related matters and be an active member of key university committees. You will also be expected to provide direct disability support to students.

Educated to degree level, or equivalent, you will have applied knowledge and training in disability issues and the Disability Discrimination Act and substantial disability related experience in the public and/or HE/FE sector.  Proven ability to lead and manage a team, make critical assessments of problems, assessing possible outcomes and to lead and develop internal networks are essential. Excellent interpersonal, IT and communication skills are also required.

In return, they offer a competitive employment package including a salary that reflects working in London, generous annual leave, a final salary pension and a commitment to your continuing personal and career development in an environment that encourages creativity, diversity and excellence. Relocation assistance is also available.

This post is subject to a criminal records check by the CRB.

Closing date:  Monday 15 March 10am
Interview date Tuesday 23 March

Please visit http://jobs.arts.ac.uk to download an application pack or alternatively please contact Adrian Machinn, Staffing Administrator, Academic Development & Services, telephone: 020 7514 8780, email: ADSrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

University of the Arts London aims to be an equal opportunities employer embracing diversity in all areas of activity.

City of Westminster College: Vice Principal – Curriculum -

Vice Principal – Curriculum, Full time, permanent, Competitive salary package including benefits, Salary range from £65,000 - £75,000 pa depending on experience

City of Westminster College is a £30m turnover, Further Education College with ambition. With a thriving student population, a strong and growing business portfolio and a stunning  £102m new build project scheduled for completion in 2010/11 (the largest in London) they are poised to become the first choice College in the capital for students and staff and to have a national profile. Located in the heart of London, the College provides a wide range of qualifications at Further and Higher Education levels in a highly inclusive environment.

The College seek to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Vice Principal with a proven commitment to quality improvement, to provide strategic management of the College’s curriculum portfolio, future curriculum planning and associated allocation/funding planning. As a Senior Post Holder and an effective member of the College’s Senior Leadership Team, you will also provide leadership and line management of the Directors of Faculty and MIS Manager.  Specifically, you will be experienced in LSC and HEFCE funding systems and of the Individualised Learner Record as applied to different student groups. Strong but consultative leadership will be required as well as flexibility and the ability to enthuse and engage.

The successful candidate will have: substantial experience of development of FE curriculum; proven ability to produce and implement service and business plans with financial acumen and a record of successfully managing people and other resources at senior management level.  Experience of: the post-14 education sector, of Government initiatives and their likely impact on the College; LSC process and practice are essential for all candidates. Ref;  VP.

Staff Benefits:  Generous leave entitlement of 35 days, final salary pension scheme, private health care, free access to the Gym, interest free season ticket loan, cycle scheme, childcare voucher scheme, free sight tests. Potential applicants will be welcome to discuss the post informally with Keith Cowell, Principal, via Dian Pitter, PA to the Principal, on 0207 258 2760. If you’re ready to join a College that has the mission and passion to develop the talents of both students and staff email the College now on recruitment@cwc.ac.uk, or call them on 020 7258 2938 for an information pack and application form, quoting the relevant job reference.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday, 12th March 2010 
Interviews will be held on 23rd March 2010.     Ideal start date: ASAP

The Sheffield College : Student Services Manager -

Student Services Manager, MS 38-41 £35,628 - £38,937, Norton College

The College are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative manager to lead the highly successful Student Services team at Norton College, one of the Federal Centres of the Sheffield College.

The post holder will be responsible for managing the College’s Student Services base and a diverse team of staff including Careers Advisers, Counsellors and Student Development Officers. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the wider Student Support team and to operate at whole College level in the planning of, for example, induction, tutorials and enrichment.

The post holder will have experience of learner advocacy and of working with partner agencies. Experience with student financial support would also be an advantage, as would an awareness of developments linked to the Healthy College agenda.  A thorough knowledge of the UCAS process is essential. In addition the post holder will be expected to take on the role of Child Protection Officer for the local college. 

The College believe in a culture of excellence and are looking for an individual who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to effect change in response to local and national priorities.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact John Boulton on 0114 2602327 or john.boulton@sheffcol.ac.uk

Closing date:    Thursday, 11 March 2010

For further information and an application form, please contact the Human Resources Team, Norton Centre, Dyche Lane, Sheffield S8 8BR, Tel: (0114) 2603039 or visit their website www.sheffcol.ac.uk.  Application forms MUST be completed and returned to Human Resources (CV’s not accepted).

Supporting Documents

Student Services Manager amended 01 02 10.doc

Blackburn College : Deputy Head of Centre x 2 Posts -

Deputy Head of Centre x 2 Posts- Salary: £43,188 Per Annum

An opportunity to join a flourishing Sixth Form Centre, with over 600 students, in one of the very best colleges in the country.  In 2009 they had a 99.7% pass rate at A2 level, their highest ever achievement.

Deputy Heads oversee the curriculum portfolio, at both operational and strategic level, as well as enhancing the learners’ experience.  If you have the energy and vision to take on this key role, join the College to help them build on their success.

Closing Date: Friday 12th March 2010, Interview Date: 30th March 2010

To apply to this post please visit the website http://www.blackburn.ac.uk/job_vacancies.html  

Supporting Documents

Deputy Head of Centre x 2 6th Form_Feb 2010 (2).doc

University of the Arts, London: Research Degree Studentships -

University of the Arts London will be offering the following Research Degree studentships to commence in October 2010:

1. Three Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Doctoral Studentships through the Block Grant Partnership (BGP) scheme.

 AHRC BGP Doctoral awards will be in the following subject areas:
 1 Doctoral award in Communications, Graphics and Photography
 1 Doctoral award in Design
 1 Doctoral award in Fine Art

Applications for interdisciplinary projects including one or more of the above subject areas will also be eligible for an award. Full-time studentship awards for doctoral study normally last for a maximum of three years. Part-time studentships for doctoral study normally last for a maximum of five years.

For UK/EU citizens with three years prior residency in the UK preceding the start date of the award, and (EU only) none of which was wholly or mainly for the purposes of full-time education:Full time awards carry a maximum of three years full time funding (fees and maintenance). Part time awards carry a maximum of five years funding (fees and maintenance)
 
For UK/EU citizens without three years prior residency in the UK preceding the start date of the award: Full time awards carry a maximum of three years full time fees only funding. Part time awards carry a maximum of five years fees only funding
 
2. Up to four University of the Arts London (UAL) Studentships for single or interdisciplinary research in any art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts subject area. UAL Studentships are for UK/EU citizens, and include fees and a maximum of a three-year bursary for full-time study. Part time fees-only awards may also be available for a maximum of five years.

3. Three University of the Arts London International Graduate (UALIG) Scholarships, two to be based at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, and one at London College of Fashion. The International Graduate Scholarship is a full time fees-only award for three years.

Research Degrees are offered at all of the constituent colleges of the University of the Arts London: CCW: (Camberwell College of Arts, Chelsea College of Art & Design and Wimbledon College of Art), Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London College of Communication and London College of Fashion.

The University and its Colleges host Research Centres that can provide a focus and support for research degree activity. Further details for each College and Research Centre are included in the application pack.  

Closing Date for UAL and AHRC BGP Studentships: Monday 1 March 2010 at 5.00pm

Closing Date for International Graduate Scholarships: Tuesday 15 June 2010 at 5.00pm

Please visit www.arts.ac.uk/research/  for more information and to download an application pack alternatively please contact: Research Support Office, The University of the Arts London, 65 Davies Street, London W1K 5DA. Telephone: 020 7514 8187, Fax: 020 7514 7660, Email: phd@arts.ac.uk

University of the Arts London aims to be an equal opportunities employer embracing diversity in all areas of activity.