Description Do you have a passion for dog grooming and education? Plumpton College is looking for an experienced and driven Programme Manager for Dog Grooming to manage our grooming parlour, inspire students, and lead our dog grooming programme to excellence.
With over 3,000 students, excellent resources and a drive for continuous quality improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff with the right values and attributes who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. We are looking to recruit professional and ambitious individuals to form an integral part of our growing Dog Grooming team.
The ideal candidate will be a professional, resilient, hardworking, and a confident team player. You will be able to demonstrate great organisation, liaise with the wider college team, and understand and follow processes, in addition to relevant industrial experience in Dog Grooming. You will need to hold a Level 3 City and Guilds relevant qualification, and ideally have experience of dog grooming parlour administration.
What you'll do: - Develop, deliver, and enhance the dog grooming programme, ensuring students excel both vocationally and academically.
- Manage the daily operations of our Dog Grooming Parlour, including budget oversight, health & safety, and growing the client base.
- Lead teaching, learning, and assessment strategies, and ensure a high-quality learning environment.
- Support and mentor students, helping them gain essential skills for their careers.
- Coordinate resources, staff, and schedules to deliver a seamless educational experience.
What we're looking for: - A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field and a teaching qualification.
- Experience in teaching and assessing, with a passion for driving student success.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
- Strong organisational abilities to manage both the dog grooming programme and the parlour.
What we offer: As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including: up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas; membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme; comprehensive CPD and teacher training (where applicable); TOTUM card; Employee Assistance Programme; free onsite parking; discounted Plumpton wine; staff discounts on Plumpton courses; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; and free use of the onsite gym.
If you're ready to lead the next generation of dog groomers, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future of our Dog Grooming Programme at Plumpton College.
We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.
Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.
Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
