Job Title:
Personal Development Manager Company:
Optima Plus Recruitment Location:
Two campuses (Within the Cambridgeshire area) Hours:
Full-time, 37 hours per week Salary:
Negotiable up to £39,190 per annum (Full Year Contract) Contract:
Permanent About Us:
Optima Plus Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with reputable organizations across various industries. Job Description:
Are you passionate about student personal development and creating opportunities for young people to excel? Optima Plus Recruitment are recruiting a
Personal Development Manager
on behalf of a client. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage teams delivering exceptional personal development services, enriching the student experience, and ensuring successful progression and post-education destinations. Responsibilities: Lead teams focused on student personal development, enrichment, and pastoral support. Develop and manage centralised Personal Development initiatives, including Digital Tutorials, Student Voice, and the Personal Development Portfolio. Organise and deliver cross-campus activities such as the Freshers Fair, enrichment programs, and enterprise projects. Provide leadership for the Learning Resource Centres, ensuring resources meet student needs. Oversee the annual Personal Development Calendar and training for staff delivering related content. Work collaboratively across departments to improve student engagement and assess program impact. Manage a team of Personal Development Coaches, Enrichment Officers, and other support staff. Work across two local college campuses in Huntingdon and Cambridge, ensuring consistent service delivery and student support at both sites. Requirements: A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, and/or a teaching or coaching qualification in education. Proven experience managing personal development programs in an educational setting. Strong leadership and team management experience. Expertise in training delivery and coordinating student enrichment and voice initiatives. Proficiency in IT tools, including eLearning platforms. Excellent communication, organisational, and strategic planning skills. Desirable Skills: Safeguarding training. Experience managing Learning Resource Centres. Ability to manage budgets and assess program effectiveness. Key Details Annual Leave:
27 days, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme:
Local Government Pension Scheme. Additional Requirements:
Enhanced DBS clearance, flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required, and the ability to travel between campuses in Huntingdon and Cambridge. How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you! Application Deadline:
31st January 2025 Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.
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Personal Development Manager Company:
Optima Plus Recruitment Location:
Two campuses (Within the Cambridgeshire area) Hours:
Full-time, 37 hours per week Salary:
Negotiable up to £39,190 per annum (Full Year Contract) Contract:
Permanent About Us:
Optima Plus Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with reputable organizations across various industries. Job Description:
Are you passionate about student personal development and creating opportunities for young people to excel? Optima Plus Recruitment are recruiting a
Personal Development Manager
on behalf of a client. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage teams delivering exceptional personal development services, enriching the student experience, and ensuring successful progression and post-education destinations. Responsibilities: Lead teams focused on student personal development, enrichment, and pastoral support. Develop and manage centralised Personal Development initiatives, including Digital Tutorials, Student Voice, and the Personal Development Portfolio. Organise and deliver cross-campus activities such as the Freshers Fair, enrichment programs, and enterprise projects. Provide leadership for the Learning Resource Centres, ensuring resources meet student needs. Oversee the annual Personal Development Calendar and training for staff delivering related content. Work collaboratively across departments to improve student engagement and assess program impact. Manage a team of Personal Development Coaches, Enrichment Officers, and other support staff. Work across two local college campuses in Huntingdon and Cambridge, ensuring consistent service delivery and student support at both sites. Requirements: A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, and/or a teaching or coaching qualification in education. Proven experience managing personal development programs in an educational setting. Strong leadership and team management experience. Expertise in training delivery and coordinating student enrichment and voice initiatives. Proficiency in IT tools, including eLearning platforms. Excellent communication, organisational, and strategic planning skills. Desirable Skills: Safeguarding training. Experience managing Learning Resource Centres. Ability to manage budgets and assess program effectiveness. Key Details Annual Leave:
27 days, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme:
Local Government Pension Scheme. Additional Requirements:
Enhanced DBS clearance, flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required, and the ability to travel between campuses in Huntingdon and Cambridge. How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you! Application Deadline:
31st January 2025 Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.
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