Head of Projects 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year £45,326 - £48,939 per annum Job Purpose: Lead and manage the development, delivery, and evaluation of education capital and curriculum project-based activities at City College Norwich .
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for educational excellence and project management? City College Norwich is seeking a dynamic Head of Projects to spearhead our project initiatives, ensuring they meet the needs of our students, stakeholders and funding partners . If you thrive in a collaborative environment and excel in securing project funding and delivering effective impactful projects , we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Project Bidding: Manage and lead the identification, development, and submission of project bids to support the strategic aims of the College.
- Leadership and Support: Provide leadership within project teams and support the Vice Principal (Curriculum and Quality) and Senior Management Team in delivering high-quality projects.
- Project Accountability: Ensure the effectiveness of projects in delivering high-quality outcomes focused on student learning and success.
- Innovation and Problem-Solving: Encourage an innovative approach to meet challenging targets and key performance indicators.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Conduct thorough monitoring, audits, and evaluations within the College's quality framework and that required by funding bodies.
- Continuous Improvement: Act on audit findings to enhance project identification, bidding, and delivery.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across the college to ensure clear accountability, effective resourcing, and provide support and challenge to other managers.
Qualifications: - Proven experience in leading and managing educational projects.
- Demonstrated success in securing project funding.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and project teams.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a track record of meeting challenging targets.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes in education.
Why Join Us? At City College Norwich , we are dedicated to fostering an environment of educational excellence and community engagement. As the Head of Projects, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our students and community through innovative and impactful project delivery.
Join us in our mission to deliver outstanding educational projects that benefit our students, employers and community. Apply today!
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Closing date: Wednesday 28 August 2024 at Midnight Interview date: Wednesday 4 September 2024As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.
