As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both colleges to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities spread across two beautiful campuses. With our combined expertise and resources, Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. We are a strong, responsive and ambitious organisation with the goal of equipping our learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to excel in their chosen fields and navigate the ever-evolving world of work.
Our new vacancies are:
Chief People Officer
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 28 January 2025
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College – Chief People Officer
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief People Officer to join our SLT. This senior role will lead change and transformation to achieve our strategic aims and objectives, delivering on our aspiration of making Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College a great place to work. The successful candidate will ensure that all people-related activities are aligned to foster a strong and coherent culture based on our values.
We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Suzanne.Thurlow@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.
Director of Apprenticeships & Adult Learning
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 28 January 2025
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College – Director of Apprenticeships & Adult Learning
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to oversee our apprenticeship provision. The successful candidate will develop strong relationships with employers, ensuring the College meets the training and skills needs of businesses in the region. You will implement strategies to maximise income generation while maintaining and improving the quality of delivery and assessment.
We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Claire.Gehlig@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.
Director of Estates and Major Capital Projects
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 30 January 2025
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College – Director of Estates and Major Capital Projects
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Estates and Major Capital Projects to lead our estates service. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the development and delivery of our new estates strategy. You will manage major capital projects, ensuring a safe and inspiring environment for our students and staff and will bring a proven track record in project management and contract management.
We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Amanda.Hart@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.
Head of Agriculture
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 30 January 2025
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College – Head of Agriculture
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Agriculture to lead our agricultural programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic vision for the department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment. This role is pivotal in enhancing our agricultural education offer and building strong industry partnerships to support student success and employability.
We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Claire.Gehlig@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.
Chief Finance Officer
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 3 February 2025
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College – Chief Finance Officer
Reporting to the Chief Executive Principal, the Chief Finance Officer will lead the finance and estate strategy across this newly merged College, ensuring the financial integrity of the organisation through enhanced business planning, financial control and reporting to maximise efficiencies and opportunities for growth. You will provide the day-to-day line management for the finance, estates and commercial functions with a keen focus on capital expenditure, risk management and compliance, along with the analysis of key management information to transform performance and deliver the long-term sustainability needed.
We have appointed Dodd Partners to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing contactus@doddpartners.com referencing assignment DP3122, to discuss the role before the closing date. Alternatively, please call John Dodd on 07545 431848 or 01244 738450.
Below are links to additional vacancies on our two Colleges. Please be sure to check both to get an overview of vacancies across the whole College:
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