Managing Director -Education, Skills and Apprenticeships
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Position Overview & Specifications
Managing Director - Education, Skills and Apprenticeships
UK Based/Home working
Highly competitive package (depending on experience)
Educationwise Academy is a highly regarded and Ofsted outstanding (July 2022) Independent Learning Provider with an ambitious vision to become a market leader in the delivery of workforce skills and apprenticeships for the sports, leisure and related industries. Working in partnership with employers, including some of the UK’s leading sports and leisure brands, our mission is to provide excellent work-based industry training which allows individuals to maximise their potential throughout their working lives.
For us to succeed in our exciting growth plan, we are looking for an inspirational, commercially astute, and highly experienced Managing Director to lead the business in the next phase of its development. Reporting to the Chairman, the Managing Director will be responsible for the design and execution of a 5-year strategic plan to deliver high quality and sustainable growth in apprenticeship and skills for the Sports and Leisure industry.
The successful applicant will be a dynamic and driven leader with a proven track record of delivering profitable, high-quality and sustainable growth in the education and skills sector. This is a hands-on role that requires all round expertise in strategy, business development, financial and operational management. The MD will need to be an exceptional communicator with the ability to inspire and lead a committed team of education professionals.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to help transform a successful small business with an outstanding reputation into a market leader for apprenticeships and skills.
Educationwise Academy (educationwisegroup.co.uk)
Application Details
For full details please contact HR@education-wise.org
It is essential in your supporting statement that you provide evidence and proven examples of how you meet the role requirements.
· A CV setting out career history, responsibilities and achievements.
*Please note, as part of the recruitment process, due diligence reviews will be undertaken including obtaining 2 references
Closing Date for applications: 16 June 2023 at 5pm
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: From £1.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Managing Director: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 16/06/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Managing Director -Education, Skills and Apprenticeships roles across Educationwise Academy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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