Head of Business

at  Arnold Clark

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 DOE plus benefits
Type of work: Permanent
Location: Wolverhampton
About the role
We’re recruiting for a Head of Business at our GTG training centre in Wolverhampton.
Why choose us?
£55,000 – £60,000 dependent on experience
Company car
33 days’ annual leave, with room to grow
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Generous retail discounts
Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
Pension scheme
Opportunities for training and progression
Hours
Full time: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm
About the role
As Head of Business of our GTG Training centre in Wolverhampton, you will play a vital role in ensuring our company goals and expectations are met and that our policies are followed correctly. To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful leader and a confident decision-maker, helping our staff develop and be productive while ensuring profitability for the centre.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience within this role or in a similar role. The ideal candidate will also have experience of planning and budgeting, knowledge of business process and functions, as well as strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills.
Day-to-day duties
You will be responsible for the operational leadership and regulatory compliance of the apprenticeship and commercial training provision.
You will drive the improvement of the provision so that all programmes continually meet the needs of employers.
Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of ESFA apprenticeship data compliance requirements.
Have experience of working in a team to support Ofsted inspection.
Be accountable for setting operational objectives in accordance with business plans and targets.
Have overall accountability for operational performance to service level agreements and key performance indicators.
Monitor performance through operational reviews and audits.
Be accountable for setting operational objectives in accordance with business plans and targets.
Ensure effective two-way communication processes with teams and managers.
Oversee day-to-day operations.
Ensure policies and processes are followed in line with company policy.
Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally.
Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance.
Ensure staff follow health and safety regulations.
Prepare regular reports for senior management.
Help design strategy and set goals for growth.
Essential skills and experience
Experience in the delivery of English apprenticeship provision
Proven experience as an apprenticeship manager
Experience of planning and budgeting
Proven organisational and leadership skills
Excellent at problem solving and people management
Excellent communication skills
Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.
To find out more about Life at GTG, visit our website.
Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure checks.
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Benefits
Every Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including:
Discount on new and used vehicles
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assuranc

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