The Role

This is a tremendous opportunity within the Executive Team of one of the highest performing and effective colleges in the country. B&FC is a specialist in technical and professional education, responding to national, regional and local labour market demands. The College is about to relaunch its five year strategy, and this role will have a central part to play in shaping the future development of the organisation and overseeing some extremely important functions.

We are looking for someone who has high ambition, a passion for technical learning, and senior leadership experience in a good college or similar organisation. We want someone who cares about the details, making sure that student experiences are excellent, and the College is strongly aligned with customer needs. But we also want a creative problem solver, who genuinely cares about the impact the College has on students, employers and the community, and wants to help us make Blackpool and the Fylde coast a better place to live, work and grow business.

W hile previous experience and certain skills may be advantageous, we recognise that talent comes in many forms. Therefore, we encourage candidates who may not meet all of the essential criteria and for whom this would be a development opportunity to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe in providing opportunities for all individuals to develop and thrive."

The interview dates for this role are scheduled for Monday 13 May and Tuesday 14 May 2024.

Rewards and Benefits

• Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full-time equivalent)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - 23% employer contribution
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 17.9% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
  • Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Occupational Health
  • FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
  • FREE eye tests
  • Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
  • FREE healthy breakfast
  • Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
  • Health and beauty salon
  • Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks

B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email [email protected] should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process

B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here

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