JGW+ Delivery Manager Ocean Park House, Cardiff 37 hours Perm £34,335 rising to £40,110 25/10/24 If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you! **INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY What you’ll do: We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced JGW+ Delivery Centre Manager to lead the development and delivery of a diverse and inclusive curriculum for our learners. You will ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment, while providing strong leadership and operational support to meet key performance targets. As the JGW+ Delivery Centre Manager, you will work closely with staff to promote professional development, ensure compliance with quality assurance processes, and foster a positive learning environment for learners of all abilities. You will also play a key role in collaborating with internal teams and external partners, including Careers Wales, to support learner progression. ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. The role will include but not limited to: Oversee the delivery of a fully inclusive curriculum that enhances employability, vocational, and life skills. Ensure the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment, supporting staff with CPD and mentoring. Lead quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with ACT policies and performance targets. Provide operational support to staff, ensuring smooth service delivery and financial stability. Collaborate with Careers Wales and other partners to maximise learner outcomes and occupancy targets. Why work for ACT? As Wales’s largest Training Provider, ACT is all about people. With a family feel culture we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We’re all extremely passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives by providing excellent learning programmes and opportunities. If you would like to work for an organisation that holds 3-star accreditation with Best Companies demonstrating extra-ordinary levels of staff engagement, ranked in the Top 100 Most inclusive Workplaces, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last seven consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you! Our Values: At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive. Diversity statement ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you. We are happy to consider an reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please drop us an email with your requirements. What next?: The Advert will close 25th October 2024 at midnight, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Applicants will be notified via email of application process (please check junk or spam folders) An interview process consisting of: A face to face interview at one of our centres, the interview will consist of questions and a task (full details will be sent out prior to the interview). Interviews will take place week commencing the 11/11/2024 (please note this date may). We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know. If you have any queries about the vacancy please feel free to contact us on recruitment@acttraining.org.uk. What you get in return: Excellent professional development opportunities Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year) E-learning platform available to all staff. Annual salary increases Staff counselling sessions Mental Health First Aider Wellbeing initiatives Bi-annual performance reviews Staff Council Flexible and hybrid working (where applicable) Team building days Volunteering days Staff celebration days Length of service, birthday and yearly appreciation rewards Staff Recognition Awards Healthcare cash plan Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Our Values: At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – values that lie at the heart of everything we do at ACT. From our interactions with staff to our engagement with learners, these principles guide our approach, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Person Specification What we are looking for Essential requirements Experience Experience of working with Work Based Learning or JGW+ Minimum of 1 year management experience Qualifications & Knowledge Understanding of WBL / JGW+ Understanding of assessment and IQA Understanding of safeguarding processes Good level of Math and English GCSE C or above (spoken and written) Desirable requirements Qualifications & Knowledge ILM level 3 TAQA level 4 or equivalent TAQA level 3 or equivalent Safeguarding level 3 Contact us with any questions, suggestions or bugs. We're available on all weekdays and usually reply within one working day.
