Skills and Employment Manager

Sunset Tans & Spa; Southampton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-achieving college in Southampton is seeking a Skills and Employment Manager to oversee the operational management of programs, ensuring quality and student satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a degree, teaching qualifications, and experience in adult education. Benefits include 37 days annual leave, access to an on-site gym, and enrollment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Benefits

37 days leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site nursery

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Free eye-care vouchers

Free secure on-site parking

Access to fitness facilities

Weekly staff football sessions

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification required.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience teaching adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of teaching and learning materials.
• Ensure high-quality documentation and assessments.
• Lead innovative teaching and assessment practices.

Skills

Teaching

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Degree level qualification

Teaching qualification for post-16 or adult education

Job description

Skills and Employment Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Skills and Employment Manager to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £47,040–£49,690 per annum.

We are a high-achieving college that attracts around 2,800 sixth‑form students across the region each year. Our campus is situated within the stunning New Forest National Park and offers students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

About The Role

As the Skills and Employment Manager, you will lead the day‑to‑day operational management of all programmes in the area, ensuring high levels of quality and student satisfaction, excellent outcomes, and strong progression.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of ambitious, inspiring, and stimulating teaching and learning materials across courses in the Skills and Employment area.
• Ensure that all subject‑related documentation such as schemes of work, assessment plans and assessments are high quality, fit for purpose and regularly updated.
• Lead and promote inspirational and innovative teaching, learning and assessment across the Skills and Employment area.
• Alongside the Director of HE, Adults and Apprenticeships, ensure that all internal college‑related quality processes and procedures, such as observations, the quality audit and PPRs, are effectively undertaken in line with college requirements.
• Ensure that student progress is tracked effectively across courses in the Skills and Employment area, including the RARPA process.
• Ensure that, where appropriate, student outcomes/marks/grades are uploaded externally accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the Director of HE, Adults and Apprenticeships in developing and growing the Skills and Employment area provision.
• Meet strategic delivery targets set by the Director of Higher Education, Adult Learning and Apprenticeships.

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification.
• A teaching qualification relevant to post‑16 or adult education (or the willingness to undertake such a qualification).
• A commitment to represent and embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the college.
• A belief in the advantages, benefits and ethos of a college experience for post‑16 and adult learners.
• Experience and ability to successfully teach an aspect of provision in the adult area.
• Ability to analyse data to inform decision‑making and drive improvements in outcomes.

Benefits

• 37 days leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff) and college closure days (total 50 days). Annual leave can be taken flexibly during college closure periods.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all staff.
• On‑site nursery offering childcare at superb rates in and out of term time.
• Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Free eye‑care vouchers.
• Free secure on‑site parking.
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare.
• Access to on‑site gym, tennis/badminton courts and football pitches (indoor & outdoor).
• Weekly staff football sessions.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Skills and Employment Manager role, please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 23rd November 2025

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and provide proof of right to work in the UK.