Head of Operations

Job Description: DWA Head of Operations

Salary- £45,000 per annum (full time post)

Purpose of the post:
The Academy was established in 2016 to provide a centre of excellent training for Veterinary nurses and nursing assistants. The Head of Operations is a crucial part of this, and the position includes the following.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for ensuring that students’ progress in line with their learning plans and are properly supported to do so.
• Responsible for ensuring the high quality of effective progress management, including progress reviews and other ‘in work’ contact points with students
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including employers, RCVS, EPAOs and the ESFA.
• Responsible for ensuring the requisite level of compliance for the apprenticeship programme, as required by the ESFA
• Responsible for the accurate monthly ILR return to the ESFA
• Responsible for the effective operation of the Administration function within the Academy
• The development and maintenance / revision of all policy documents and accompanying procedures.
• Line management responsibility for the Administration staff and Visiting Officers.
• Recruitment of Administration and visiting staff
• Induction, development and mentoring of new and existing staff members
• Responsible for ensuring that Administration and visiting staff follow

Qualifications/Experience/Qualities

Essential

• L3 CAVA or equivalent·
• Detailed knowledge of apprenticeship standards
• Detailed knowledge of ESFA compliance
• Detailed knowledge of apprenticeship quality strategy and processes
• A Level general education
• Self-motivated with high levels of accountability
• Excellent team player
• Good organisational skills
• Able to establish a rapport with all stakeholders
• Applicants must have a clear DBS check prior to commencement of employment

• Qualifications/Experience/Qualities

Preferred

• L3 Qualification in Leadership & Management·
• To have participated in Ofsted inspections
• To have participated in ESFA compliance Audits
• Experience of managing a team
• Demonstrates willingness to adapt

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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