Assistant Principal – Employer Skills, Innovation & Growth
£75,000 + up to £10,000 PRP | Full-time | Further Education
We are supporting a leading Further Education organisation in the appointment of an Assistant Principal – Employer Skills, Innovation & Growth.
Reporting to the Principal & CEO and operating as part of the Senior Leadership Team, this is a pivotal role focused on growth, employer engagement, apprenticeships, innovation and income generation.
You will lead teams across Apprenticeships, Employer Skills & Business Development and Commercial Services, with responsibility for:
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Driving income growth, new business and commercial opportunities.
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Providing strategic leadership for Apprenticeship provision, quality and outcomes.
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Developing strong employer partnerships and engagement strategies.
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Identifying new skills, curriculum and commercial opportunities.
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Leading bids, funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
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Acting as the organisation's Ofsted Nominee for Skills.
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Leading and developing high-performing teams and managing significant budgets.
About You
We are looking for an experienced FE leader with a proven track record in:
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Apprenticeships and employer engagement
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Growing income and developing new business
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Strategic and operational leadership
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Apprenticeship funding and ESFA requirements
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Bid writing and competitive tendering
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Quality improvement and inspection
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Managing budgets, KPIs and organisational change
You will be a commercially minded, inspirational leader who can build trusted employer relationships, identify opportunities and translate strategy into measurable growth and impact.
Salary: £75,000 + up to £10,000 PRP
Contract: Full-time
Location: Cross-college, base agreed with successful candidate
Interested? For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch
