Group Director Strategic Projects (Maternity Cover)

• Locations

  New City College Hackney Campus

• Salary

  circa £70k

• Sector

  Leadership & Management

• Type

  Contract / Interim

The role and our ideal candidate

This is a superb opportunity to make a real difference to the success of a £110m organisation. A self-motivated and versatile leader with vast experience and success in project management, you will develop, manage and lead on varied strategic projects and organisational business improvement. You will also lead and champion the college’s sustainability objectives and environmental strategy. You will be supported by the senior team to succeed in this important role, in which you will lead an established team of project managers, business analysts and administrators.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent. With relevant professional qualifications and extensive experience on project and team leadership. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential. Experience of change management is beneficial.

This is a fixed term maternity cover opportunity.

Closing date 14th August 2024

Interview date to be confirmed

For further information please contact Human Resources on 020 7510 7712. E-mail: recruitment@ncclondon.ac.uk.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please apply for this role by submitting your CV and Personal Statement.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership of the college’s environmental strategy.
Leadership of business improvement projects.
Lead role in strategic project management to support the college’s priority objectives.
Oversight of major sustainability projects – particularly the £3.9m Epping campus decarbonisation project and its reporting to the funder. 
Submission of capital funding applications.
Chair of cross-college strategic groups.
Representation of New City College externally, as required.

What We Offer:

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
• On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
• Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
• Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
• Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
• Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.

About New City College:

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £105m, 20,000 students and 1900 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.

Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.

East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College’s DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

New City College aims to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background.