Vice Principal - Business Growth, Skills and Partnerships

The vacancy

Are you a visionary leader passionate about driving growth and building impactful partnerships? Do you have the strategic insight to shape the future of the educational organisation? Can you inspire and lead teams to achieve exceptional results?

DN Colleges Group seeks an exceptional Vice Principal- Business Growth, Skills and Partnerships to join our Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role will shape the future of our institution by heading the Business Development, Marketing and Web, Student Recruitment, Admissions & Enquiries, and Projects & Contracts teams. The post holder will collaborate with colleagues and external partners to drive sustainable growth in the College's key areas. This group-wide role involves operating across various locations and representing the senior leadership team on campus when needed. The post holder will develop and deliver an integrated strategy to meet or exceed recruitment plans across the College's FE, HE, Adult, and Apprenticeship portfolio. Additionally, the role involves providing critical insights for curriculum development and creating a commercial strategy to maximize the group's asset base. The post holder will represent the College externally and foster strategic employer and business relationships.

The Role

As Vice Principal - Business Growth, Skills and Partnerships, you will:
Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive student recruitment strategy.
Drive marketing and promotional activities to enhance our presence and attract top talent.
Oversee business development initiatives, maximising commercial opportunities.
Provide critical insights to inform curriculum development and ensure responsiveness to market needs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employers, funders, and partners.
Champion innovation and creativity in developing new skills and training solutions.Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead teams to deliver sustainable growth in key learner markets.
Ensure high-quality guidance and support services are embedded in recruitment models.
Report on recruitment plan implementation and impact to the SLT and Board.
Lead the Marketing & Web function to create engaging and professional narratives.
Oversee the pipeline of student recruitment activities from enquiry to enrolment.
Inform curriculum strategy with labour market intelligence and economic data.
Develop and implement a commercial strategy to generate additional income.
Lead on external funding bids and manage successful contracts.
Promote a culture of excellent customer service and values-centred leadership.Qualifications and Experience
Proven commercial leader with a background in business development and partnership building.
Experience in a related commercial environment (learning, development, skills, training).
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.What We Offer

Joining DN Colleges Group offers numerous benefits, making it an attractive choice for professionals looking to advance their careers. Here are some key advantages:
Opportunities for professional development and career progression: We provide continuous learning and growth opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
A supportive and collaborative working environment: Our team-oriented culture ensures you have the support and collaboration needed to succeed.
The chance to significantly impact the future of education: Your work will contribute to shaping the educational landscape, making a real difference.Additionally, we offer a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package, including:
Competitive Salary: Earn between £61,548.00 - £69,258.00 (Grade 9).
Generous Pension: Enjoy a 28.68% Employers Pension Contributions £17,651.97 - £() per annum
Relocation Support: Receive up to £8,000* to help you settle in. Applicable only to those who live too far to commute and would be moving closer to the College.
Retention Bonus: Up to £3,000 bonus after 12 months of successful probation.
Exceptional Leave: Benefit from 35 days of annual leave, statutory public holidays and two weeks off at Christmas.
Green Initiatives: Participate in our Electric Car Scheme.
Health & Fitness: Access our free gym and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Financial Wellness: Take advantage of our Saving Scheme and Wellbeing Workshops.
Family-Friendly Perks: Enjoy Vivup lifestyle benefits and discounts.
And Much More!These benefits are designed to support your professional and personal well-being, making DN Colleges Group a great workplace.

Join Us

We want to hear from you if you are a dynamic leader ready to drive growth and innovation at DN Colleges Group!

Application Deadline: Sunday 12 January 2025
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 22, and Thursday, 23 January 2025

Questions & Answers online session: Thursday 9 January 2025 at 5:45 PM

Register to attend: (url removed) part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day