Job Description
Optimum Skills are a leading training provider delivering Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Pre-employment, and Commercial Training.
Due to our ongoing success and growth, Optimum Skills are excited to advertise for a Curriculum Co-Ordinator to join our Construction Academy team across Gateshead and Newcastle.
The role
· Scheduling of training courses to ensure training plan is delivered.
· Responsibility for coordination of compliant, timely paperwork.
· Activity planning and timetables with the pre apprenticeship and commercial tutors.
· Hold delivery team meetings with effective actions.
· Ensure KPIs are met.
· Update monthly and quarterly reports as required.
· Assist with the coordination, creation and implementation of learning material.
· Source training resources and liaise with external training providers where necessary.
· Work with the quality team to review internal training offering, ensuring its fit for purpose and make recommendations for improvement.
· Assist with the development of our business development strategy and resources to promote our offering.
· Provide cover for the delivery team and be able to deliver commercial training when required.
· Maintain effective relationships across the business, working with colleagues to ensure high levels of engagement and a high-quality service is offered.
· Manage a small team of tutors ensuring that KPI’s are achieved.
The person
· Knowledge of the construction industry and local needs
· Passionate about sharing your knowledge and skills, developing and leading a small team of tutors.
· Organised and innovative with the drive to grow our offering.
· Previous team leading desirable.
· Teaching qualifications are desirable or willingness to work towards.
· Ability to liaise with stakeholders and people of all levels.
Optimum Skills benefits
Health Cash Plan (after 3mths employment) which includes:
- Get up to 100% money back on everyday healthcare costs.
- Claim on dental, optical, chiropody, health screening, physiotherapy and more.
Wellbeing Package which includes:
- 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
- Direct line to a doctor via phone or video chat.
- Online health and lifestyle analysis.
- Deals and discounts from high-quality brands including Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, Adidas, Puregym, Currys, Boots, Just East and many more!
- Career progression opportunities.
- Funded training available to all employees.
- Birthday off after 1 year of service.
- Pension scheme.
- Competitive mileage.
- Eye test vouchers.
- Family Fun Days.
- ‘Employee of the month’ recognition awards.
- Branded fleeces and polo shirts.
- Company laptop and mobile.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Highly competitive
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Leadership: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gateshead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location