Operations & Outreach Manager FTE (Care Leavers/ General NEETS) - Barnet, London

Operational Management

In line with Post 16 Education aims and in consultation with education providers, design and manage (deliver if appropriate) programmes, taster sessions and curriculum-based activities that maximises outcomes for Post 16 learners with a diverse range of learning needs.
To work with the Programme Manager to develop and manage training opportunities or employment outcomes with further education providers, peer organisations and community partners.
Manage and deliver projects through to completion using programme plans, produce termly reports on progress and milestones.
To line manage key members of staff including preparing induction, staff development, workload schedules and performance management.
To develop the employer engagement, offer to support training and programmes with local and regional employers.
To support the development of training/internship programmes by chairing or being a member of a task group.
To ensure that all programmes and training opportunities are delivered safely and in line with Council’s Service’s policies and in accordance with funding and contract agreements.
Through regular monitoring ensure that Programmes are delivered to the highest standard possible.
To manage and maintain accurate programmes budgets as allocated to be (£8,000 max)
To support the maximizing income generation by securing additional funding where possible

Partnership Development

Membership of a local forum or subgroup to inform best practice in consultation with peer organisations and education providers.
To work with the wider team and training providers to respond to local and national agendas in line with central and local government priorities.
To use IYSS as a primary resource for tracking and monitoring the work of training providers.
To gather learning outcomes, anecdotal feedback, case studies and quantitative data from young people and to report against projects aims and outcomes.
To market and raise awareness of the range of Post 16 programmes through effective communication and engagement strategies to include attending meetings and producing bulletins.
To keep abreast of new developments about Post 16 qualifications including vocational related qualifications.
To support the Head of Post 16 in securing additional funding and contributing to funding applications, bids, and reports.

General duties

Working closely with colleagues within Post 16 and within Education Department, ensure compliance with all relevant legislative requirements including health and safety, and safeguarding.
As a member of the Post 16 team to play an active role in Post 16 wide activities including meeting, conference, and annual events.
To promote and comply with current legislation and Council’s Service’s policies on Equality, Diversity and Health and Safety both in service delivery and communication with colleagues and other professionals.
To undertake any reasonable duties, training, or personal development to meet the needs of the service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Degree qualification or evidence of continuing professional development and study in this area
Project Management qualification or evidence of professional development or training
GCSE, O ‘levels or Functional skills Level 2 in math’s or English

Excellent knowledge of Post 16 Education and training
Experience of partnership working with schools/ other education providers and the context in which they work in.
A proven track of designing and delivery of high-quality programmes.
Experience of working with young people and implementing safeguarding measures across Operationss of work for onsite and off-site activity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to engage, inspire and motivate participation of the target group.
Proven skills in budget setting and financial reporting
Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities an inclusive practice

Desirable

Confidential

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