Job Description

We have a great opportunity based at Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre for an Assistant Manager to become a key member of our Bedford College Services department.

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

• To be responsible on a rota basis for the safe operation of the Centre.
• To provide services to internal and external customers effectively

Plus one of the following:

• To have lead responsibility for the effective operation of all \'wetside\' activities, including ensuring all specific health and safety duties are met.

OR

• To have lead responsibility for the effective operation of all \'dryside\' activities, including ensuring all specific health and safety duties are met.

OR

• To have lead responsibility for the effective organisation and training of all Associates in \'wetside\' and \'dryside\' areas in consultation with designated Assistant Managers

Our ideal candidates will have evidence of high performance in previous roles/jobs and experience of working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, alongside the following qualifications:

• NPLQ fully qualified or about to achieve this
• Level 2 qualification in
• relevant subject
• English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent or willingness to achieve this at work

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational values:

• Student centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Educational excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
• Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Continuous improvement - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
• Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the .

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. , provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the . The Bedford College Group\'s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type - Bedford College Services

• 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
• 25 days per annum (plus public holidays), pro rata for part-time
• Peoples Pension
• Free on-site parking during weekdays and weekends (subject to availability)
• Retail and leisure discounts

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

\xc2\xa322,500 per annum

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