Deputy Head: Industry Placements and Work Experience (Fixed Term Contract to 31 August 2023)

Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Reporting To: Head of Employer Engagement

Interview Date: Tues 2nd August 2022

IN SHORT

As the Deputy Head, your role will be dynamic, varied and highly rewarding working with employers, students and curriculum teams. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Industry Placement and Work Experience provision. Working closely with your team and Head of Employer Engagement, you will look to develop a high-quality, innovate experience that meets the needs of employers and delivers high quality outcomes for students.

We are looking for someone with strong management skills and experience of working with employers. You will use your knowledge and skills to drive forward an innovative, successful provision. Your core knowledge of the needs of businesses will enhance the learning experience for students to ensure that they can progress into their chosen career. 

It is important that you can support and encourage your colleagues so the ability to people manage and act as direct support for the Head of Employer Engagement is essential. You will be a self-motivated individual eager to develop and take on further responsibility.

MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College.  All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).   In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.

OUR BENEFITS

·       35 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)

·       Generous Pension Scheme

·       Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications

·       Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year

·       A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card

·       Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities

*For more information on this role, please read the attached document