Pertemps Newcastle & Gateshead

Work Based Learning Manager - Construction and Motor Vehicle Location: Cambridge & Huntingdon Salary: £51,416 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, full year Contract: Permanent Benefits: Generous holiday: 35 days, support staff 27 days, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas closure Pension schemes: Employer Contribution- 20.10% Discounts on college courses and Apple products Free gym membership and discounted classes On-site restaurants, coffee outlets (Costa Coffee & Starbucks), and retail options BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services Free on-site parking Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling) Staff development opportunities We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Further Education College for an experienced Work Based Learning Manager to join their Curriculum team (Construction & Motor Vehicle). You will lead and manage all work-based learning programmes and assessors, ensuring high-quality provision for learners and employers. This role includes business development, curriculum oversight, work placements, and leading a team to achieve growth, success rates, and targets. Key Responsibilities: Develop and expand apprenticeships and workplace learning programmes Lead and manage the WBL team, supporting assessor performance and development Ensure high-quality programme delivery and compliance with awarding organisation requirements Build and maintain strong employer and stakeholder relationships Monitor success rates, retention, and learner progress Manage budgets, resources, and operational performance Promote and embed the use of technology and e-learning in delivery and assessment What We Are Looking For: Strong experience leading and managing Work Based Learning or apprenticeship programmes Teaching/assessing experience in a relevant vocational area- Construction and/or Motor Vehicle Experience in staff management, performance monitoring, and quality assurance Knowledge of apprenticeship standards, funding, and contractual requirements Ability to analyse data, provide reports, and drive continuous improvement Professional, proactive, and resilient under pressure with a commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion Qualifications & Skills: Minimum Level 3 vocational qualification; assessor qualification (A1/TAQA); V1 Internal Verification; Level 4 Lead IQA (or willing to work towards) Teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) and management qualifications desirable Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills Ability to motivate and lead teams, with drive and enthusiasm for improving outcomes Special Requirements: Flexible working including evenings/weekends as required Ability to travel independently for business purposes This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to make a real difference in learners' success and employer engagement.For more information please contact Simon Atkins- Pertemps