CS/1181 - Head of Skills and Post 16
£55,945 - £59,921

Windsor House Permanent 37 hours per week Grade L (£55,945 - £59,921) per annum

Head of Skills and Post 16 - Role profile

Plymouth has an established vision to take its place as a vibrant, European waterfront city where an outstanding quality of life is enjoyed by everyone. As the largest city on the south coast of Britain, the growth agenda is ambitious with a £1bn investment programme.

This is a high priority for Plymouth City Council and partners, including employers, and we are looking for a new Head of Service who is an experienced leader recognising that collaboration is necessary to raise standards, influence the post 16 and HE system, deliver effective adult education offers and work with employers to close our skills gaps. You will be joining us at the start of a citywide plan for economic and educational recovery and our ‘Resurgam’ programme will be instrumental in building on former strengths and addressing new challenges.

The post is a newly established, permanent leadership role.  If you have proven experience at a senior level in a post 16 setting or related capability and can build positive, credible relationships with a wide range of partners, this is a role that offers the potential to extend your expertise and add real value to our senior education and economic development team.

Please note this position is not suitable for job share.

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Standard check.

For an informal discussion please contact the Service Director, Judith Harwood on (01752) 307465 or email  judith.harwood@plymouth.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 18 October 2020
Anticipated interviews:  Thursday 12 November 2020
Vacancy Description
Windsor House Permanent 37 hours per week Grade L (£55,945 - £59,921) per annum
 
Head of Skills and Post 16 - Role profile

Plymouth has an established vision to take its place as a vibrant, European waterfront city where an outstanding quality of life is enjoyed by everyone. As the largest city on the south coast of Britain, the growth agenda is ambitious with a £1bn investment programme.

This is a high priority for Plymouth City Council and partners, including employers, and we are looking for a new Head of Service who is an experienced leader recognising that collaboration is necessary to raise standards, influence the post 16 and HE system, deliver effective adult education offers and work with employers to close our skills gaps. You will be joining us at the start of a citywide plan for economic and educational recovery and our ‘Resurgam’ programme will be instrumental in building on former strengths and addressing new challenges.

The post is a newly established, permanent leadership role.  If you have proven experience at a senior level in a post 16 setting or related capability and can build positive, credible relationships with a wide range of partners, this is a role that offers the potential to extend your expertise and add real value to our senior education and economic development team.

Please note this position is not suitable for job share.

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Standard check.

For an informal discussion please contact the Service Director, Judith Harwood on (01752) 307465 or email  judith.harwood@plymouth.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 18 October 2020
Anticipated interviews:  Thursday 12 November 2020