Job Details:
Training Centre Manager

Job Description

The Growth Company’s (GC) Education and Skills team have an exciting new opportunity for a Training Centre Manager to operate as a manager responsible for the performance management and success of a Training Centre and a team of staff.

Responsible for the successful design and delivery of industry vocational / employability relevant training and development programmes which meet learner and employer needs in line with specific funding and quality standards and the financial targets of the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of individual service area plans and translate them into detailed delivery plans and timetables.
• Review management information (MI) regularly and implement corrective actions to ensure performance targets are met.
• Lead curriculum development that is financially viable, quality-driven, and responsive to learner, employer, and funder needs.
• Build and manage relationships with key partners and employers to inform curriculum design and identify market opportunities.
• Manage delivery teams, ensuring adherence to service plans, timetables, and high standards of safeguarding and health & safety.
• Oversee case management of learners, delivering one-to-one and group interventions, and monitoring attendance and behaviour.
• Monitor and improve quality through learner walkthroughs, QIPs, and compliance systems to ensure clean audits and continuous improvement.
• Manage financial performance, including recruitment targets (£600K income), budget control, and contract compliance.

About You:

• A motivating and strategic leader with strong people management skills and a passion for delivering high-quality, learner-focused education.
• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a professional approach under pressure.
• A confident communicator who builds trust with learners, staff, and external partners, and thrives in collaborative environments.
• Hands-on and operationally focused, with a willingness to be actively involved in day-to-day delivery and centre management.
• Committed to continuous improvement and personal accountability, with a clear focus on learner success and customer satisfaction.
• Able to lead by example, acting as an exemplar of delivery and maintaining up-to-date industry and policy knowledge.
• Empathetic and learner-focused, with experience supporting 16–19-year-olds from diverse and challenging backgrounds.
• Skilled in motivating teams to identify programme enhancements and deliver strong performance against targets.

Skills Required:

• Strong planning, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to maximise resource efficiency.
• Proven ability to manage staff performance, development, and recruitment to meet operational and quality targets.
• Experience in developing and delivering funded and/or commercial education programmes, including apprenticeships and workplace learning.
• Skilled in curriculum design, including bespoke packages and partnership models with key employers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and consultative sales skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in using MI to inform strategic decisions and drive quality improvement actions.
• In-depth knowledge of funding and awarding body requirements, contract compliance, and audit readiness.
• Qualified and experienced teacher with exemplary delivery experience and a track record of success in education leadership.

Safeguarding the welfare of all individuals, including vulnerable adults and young people is a core priority at GC, and we expect all staff to uphold this responsibility. All Education and Skills appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check and a professional social media check, carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd) at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.

We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or call us on 0161 237 4447.

Examples include:

• Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance
• Extra time for tasks
• Interview questions shared beforehand
• Accessibility software or equipment for assessments

We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.

GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.

All GC colleagues will work inline with the Health & Safety at work act and the GC Health & Safety Policy.