Director of Partnerships

At Nescot we are recruiting for a Director of Partnerships to join our CLT team.

What we are looking for:

Nescot is looking for a dynamic and pro-active manager with a proven track record of effective employer engagement in the education sector.

The post-holder will be responsible for leading the Skills & Partnerships directorate, to support the delivery and growth of the college’s curriculum offer.

The post-holder will work closely with the Executive Director to deliver college strategies for innovation and growth, to ensure the college meets local, regional and national skills needs.

This role will be instrumental in maintaining and increasing the college’s external partnership activities, through effective account management, business support and lead conversion. 

Duties/responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the Exec Director to develop key employer relationships and bring in new business opportunities.
• Work with a network of external stakeholders to enhance the reputation of the college, representing Nescot at key external business forums and membership events.
• Organise and lead Nescot events and conferences related to employer engagement, working closely with the Marketing team and wider college staff.
• Identify and respond to bidding opportunities, working with the appropriate college managers and external partners as required.
• Lead the sales function of the Business Partnerships directorate and the generation of sales leads and work experience opportunities, pitching products and / or services to partners and new customers.
• Lead the Adult Distance Learning and Apprenticeships teams, ensuring that provision is effectively planned, monitored and delivering quality outcomes. 

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Discounted Starbucks, Modern hair and beauty salon offering employee discounts
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

The closing date will be Thursday 12th June

Interview will be held w/c 23rd June

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.