Head of Access to HE

At Skills and Education Group, we are passionate about the advancement of skills and education to improve the lives of individuals. We provide regulated qualifications, funding opportunities and professional development programmes to further education and skills providers. With over 5000 registrations last year, we are one of the largest Access Validating Agencies in the country.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Access to HE. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic development and management of the Access to HE team, policies, and processes within the Skills and Education Group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Access to HE provision, ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of all related procedures, processes, and policies.

• Provide strong leadership to the Access to HE team, driving performance, development, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the development and coordination of the Access to HE strategy alongside senior leadership, ensuring alignment with the broader objectives of the Skills and Education Group.

• Offer expert advice and guidance to the Senior Leadership Team on Access to HE opportunities, policies, and procedures.

• Serve as the senior contact (Responsible Officer) for the Access Validating Agency in all matters related to Access to HE, ensuring compliance with national standards and regulations.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in managing Access to HE within an awarding organisation or a similar environment.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

• Deep understanding of Access to HE policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Experience in strategic planning and the ability to advise senior leadership effectively.

• In-depth knowledge of the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) requirements and experience in managing QAA relationships.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

If you are a passionate leader with a strong background in Access to HE and are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.

• Generous holiday entitlement
• A contributory pension scheme
• Although the role can be predominantly home-based, there will be a requirement to come into the office (Nottingham) at least once per week

Salary: £55,000 p.a.

No agencies please.

To request a copy of the job description and person specification, or if you have any questions about the application process, please contact [email protected]

Closing date: 31st January 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible.