Programme Manager, Digital

Leeds City College is part of the Luminate Education Group, and one of the UK’s largest FE establishments with around 1440 employees and over 22,560 students. We offer a curriculum as diverse as our students within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. Our goal is to deliver excellent and innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions. 

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** We are paying all of our employees (regardless of length of service) full pay should they develop COVID-19 symptoms/where the illness is confirmed. This will be in line with our current scheme, equivalent to our employees with 4 to 12 months of service. **

The School of Digital and IT at Printworks Campus, continues to lead the way for Digital and IT innovations in teaching and learning, and as such is looking for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Digital Programme Manager to help manage, quality control and innovate within this exciting curriculum sector. The ideal candidate will be contributing towards new and cutting edge course developments such as Digital T Levels, IBM’s P-TECH qualification and E-sports qualifications.

You will possess an up to date and current knowledge of the Digital and IT landscape, including Access to HE and have experience of successfully improving levels of quality in managing a team and a good understanding of online and distance learning, innovative learning technologies, remote working and managed learning environments such as Google Classroom. The role will also involve line management responsibility of Digital Developers, Course Leaders and Digital Educators whilst overseeing quality assurance including internal and external moderation.

If you believe that you have the ambition, expertise and ability to fulfill this new exciting role, we would love to hear from you. For an informal chat about the post contact Wendy Squires on wendy.squires@leedscitycollege.ac.uk.

Please use the person specification (on the job description under "Documents Available") to complete your supporting statement.

At Leeds City College, our values put students first and are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to be an outstanding and market-led further education college that delivers excellence. To achieve this, our vision, mission, and values, guide us as we continue to improve upon and expand our offering.You can read more about them here: https://www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/the-college/about/vision-mission-values/

Employees of Leeds City College enjoy a wide range of benefits. To find out more about what we offer download the 'Staff Benefits' document attached. 

Leeds City College is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the Safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect  all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check, and other mandatory pre-employment checks which may also include checking social media profiles. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory checks.

We positively welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community.

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