Head of College

Overview

The Engineering College of Technology (ECT) is excited to announce the expansion of Engineering Institute of Technology's team with a new position: Head of College (Operations).

ECT has recently been established and registered in the UK. ECT is a sister company of the Australian-based Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT). EIT is an engineering education and training specialist with over 30 years of association with the engineering industry worldwide.

EIT delivers 85 industry-driven accredited qualifications and professional development courses to students in over 160 countries. Students study on-campus and online using an innovative and interactive platform of learning.

As Engineering Institute of Technology continue to grow, Engineering Institute of Technology is delighted to be in the UK with the Engineering College of Technology (ECT). ECT will offer UK accredited engineering degrees online as soon as Engineering Institute of Technology is granted Degree Awarding Powers, a process which is nearing completion.

Engineering Institute of Technology is seeking a passionate and resourceful individual to join Engineering Institute of Technology's dedicated team, to establish, manage, and drive Engineering Institute of Technology's expansion in the United Kingdom.

Position: Head of College (Operations)

The Head of College (Operations) will serve as the managerial and administrative lead at ECT. The Head of College will be responsible for the day-to-day management and direction of the overall operations of the College.

Please note that this is not an academic role. Initially, this role will involve managing a small team with a small group of students. There will be growth as the College expands its operations in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Take primary responsibility for the management of the affairs of the College as the accountable officer on management and administrative matters relating to human resources, health, safety, wellbeing, and risk management.
• Provide strategic leadership within and on behalf of the College and drive the implementation of the strategic and business plans of the College, as well as innovation for growth.
• Establish and oversee effective monitoring and evaluation systems for continuous improvement of learning and teaching in adherence to internal policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements.
• Manage the College funds in accordance with delegated authority within the financial regulations, including the authorisation of payments, and ensure that the College is well managed financially to ensure its financial sustainability.
• Serve as the designated accountable officer to the Office for Students in all matters relating to the registration of the College and the use of any public funding the College receives.
• Maintain strong governance structures, leadership teams, and management arrangements within the College, including chairing regular meetings with the management team to proactively deal with matters relating to the management, administration, and financial well-being of the institution.
• Promote the best interests of the College by building constructive and positive relationships with key external stakeholders in industry, academia, and regulatory bodies.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree qualified
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Self-motivated and able to confidently lead and grow the team
• Strong strategic planning and organisational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and time management
• Able to work autonomously with remote teams
• Adaptable with a 'Can Do' attitude, you must be able to deal effectively with challenges and setbacks
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Equal Employment Opportunity:

EIT embraces and values a diverse workforce. Engineering Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and recognise that an inclusive and diverse workforce is key to building the best team environment and achieving positive business outcomes.

First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people of all ages, with disabilities, and culturally diverse people are encouraged to apply.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Pay:

£45,000 - £65,000 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stevenage: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Management: 3 years (required)
• Administrative: 4 years (required)
• Leadership: 3 years (required)

Work Location:

In person