Head of Business Development and Employer skills

About The Role and Person

Capel Manor College is redefining what employer-led education looks like within the land-based and environmental sector. As London's specialist environmental college, we work at the intersection of education, industry, sustainability and skills, delivering apprenticeships, adult learning, commercial training, careers education and employer engagement across a rapidly evolving economy.

We are now seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Head of Business Development and Employer Skills to lead the growth and development of our adult skills and short course provision.

This is a high-profile leadership role within the Employer Skills, Innovation and Growth Directorate, reporting directly to the Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will lead the strategic development of industry training, professional short courses, adult skills provision and employer-led upskilling activity, helping to position the College as a leading provider of green skills and workforce development across London and beyond.

The role combines commercial leadership, curriculum innovation, employer engagement and operational management. You will work closely with employers, local authorities, strategic partners and sector bodies to develop provision that responds directly to workforce demand, LSIP priorities and emerging industry trends.

You will also lead key areas including Careers Education and employability activity across the College, while supporting wider strategic projects linked to growth, innovation and income diversification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of industry training, professional short courses, adult skills provision and employer-led upskilling activity.
• Position the College as a leading provider of green skills and workforce development across London and beyond.
• Provide commercial leadership, curriculum innovation, employer engagement and operational management.
• Work closely with employers, local authorities, strategic partners and sector bodies to develop provision that responds directly to workforce demand, LSIP priorities and emerging industry trends.
• Lead key areas including Careers Education and employability activity across the College, while supporting wider strategic projects linked to growth, innovation and income diversification.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within Further Education, skills, training or workforce development environments.
• Strong understanding of adult funding methodologies, employer engagement and project delivery.
• Confidence leading teams, managing income targets, developing partnerships and identifying new opportunities for growth.

About The College

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London's environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London's wildlife, national parks and green spaces.

Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits, including generous annual leave, a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP.

Equality and Safeguarding

Capel Manor College is dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The College does not have a sponsorship licence and therefore cannot consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged.