Construction Manager
Learning Curve Group
14 hours ago
Posted date14 hours ago
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General ManagementJob category
General ManagementVacancy Name
Construction Manager
Vacancy No
VN5621
Location City
Field Based
Location Postal Code
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours per week
36.00
Working Days & Times
Monday - Friday 08:30-17:00
Salary Minimum Pounds
£40000
Salary Maximum Pounds
£45000
Description
Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners - and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our 'Purple People', the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to 'transform lives through learning'.
Role Information
As an Centre Manager for the Northern Construction Academies you will drive the passion and success of high quality construction training for future construction workers through the academy and will be responsible for providing inspirational leadership to the Construction Academy staff teams as well as driving Learning Curve Groups strategy for our Academies Division, whilst ensuring a high-quality learning experience for our learners. You will support the Head of Construction maximising all opportunities across your area and will be supported by a Lead Tutor in each site to drive achievement and outcomes for learners.
Our north east construction academies are location in Sunderland & Middlesbrough.
Academy and People Management
• Manage and monitor the overall north academies performance to maintain high standards of professionalism and quality of the provision, using agreed KPI's to meet key company objectives.
• Develop and line manage Academy staff to ensure delivery of the provision is maintained to a high standard, with the provision fully staffed.
• Effectively manage team performance and underperformance through robust and timely reviews with the use of observation outcomes and RAG ratings where appropriate
• Provide oversight and assurance that all Tutors/Assessors maintain their CPD requirements in line with the guidelines as specified by the Awarding Body.
• Work with the Head of Construction to develop strategies and drive improvements in relation to learner attendance, retention, and achievement.
• Provide daily/weekly/monthly reports in relation to academy performance and learner progress and report to the executive team where required.
• Support the Head of English and Maths in the management of the English and maths scheduling to ensure all teaching staff participate in the classroom delivery of the English and maths curriculum.
• Contribute to the actions set out in the Quality Improvement Plan and ensure that it is disseminated to all Academy staff and that the QIP actions are delivered.
• Oversee the staff and learner review process ensuring that progress reviews are completed timely.
• Work with the Head of Construction to ensure that the northern academies are cost effective with monitoring and management of budgeted expenditure.
Employer and Student liaison
• Support the EEM with employer engagement activity including managing open days and employer visits.
• Support the implementation of improvement strategies resulting from the employer satisfaction surveys.
• Assist the EEM with recruitment of learners, reporting on profile targets and monitor outcomes.
• Manage the Learner Voice process to ensure that all learners complete the survey's and report the outcomes in the monthly report and implement changes as agreed with the Academies Manager.
• Provide support for learners and impartial information, advice and guidance as required throughout their learning experience.
• Ensure that learners receive adequate ALS and reviews are carried out monthly.
Safeguarding and Prevent
• Perform Designated Safeguarding Officer duties as required and ensure all staff within the Academies are aware of their Safeguarding responsibilities and escalation processes for reporting Safeguarding issues.
• Responsible to support the development of safeguarding and child protection policies, training and procedures and guidance for the Construction Academies and to assist in the coordination of referrals, arranging action and reviewing services for children and young people and vulnerable adults.
• Support Lead Safeguarding Officers in completing professional assessments of need and risk
Quality & Compliance
• Provide Operational oversight of the successful delivery of curriculum to meet funding requirements and compliance reporting at least monthly with the Head of Construction Academies.
• Work collaboratively with the Quality team to effectively monitor and manage all Northern Academies provision, including performance management and audit compliance.
• Support the Lead IQA by contributing to the IQA strategy and schedule.
• Support IQA to ensure appropriate quality assurance checks are conducted within the curriculum area in line with Academy audit policies and procedures.
Working Flexibly
If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.
Essentia Criteria
Include Essential Criteria for the job
Why work for Learning Curve group?
There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!
Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here: Click me
In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for in 2023, you'll have access to below benefits:
HEAD OFFICE PERKS
We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
You're unique - and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Don't just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.
Halo Code
Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.
Disability Confident Leader
Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.
Armed Forces Covenant Gold
12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.
Recruitment Checks
Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.
Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).
Education Level
Professional
Level of Vocational Experience
5 years
Applications Close Date
18 May 2026
Construction Manager
Vacancy No
VN5621
Location City
Field Based
Location Postal Code
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours per week
36.00
Working Days & Times
Monday - Friday 08:30-17:00
Salary Minimum Pounds
£40000
Salary Maximum Pounds
£45000
Description
Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners - and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our 'Purple People', the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to 'transform lives through learning'.
Role Information
As an Centre Manager for the Northern Construction Academies you will drive the passion and success of high quality construction training for future construction workers through the academy and will be responsible for providing inspirational leadership to the Construction Academy staff teams as well as driving Learning Curve Groups strategy for our Academies Division, whilst ensuring a high-quality learning experience for our learners. You will support the Head of Construction maximising all opportunities across your area and will be supported by a Lead Tutor in each site to drive achievement and outcomes for learners.
Our north east construction academies are location in Sunderland & Middlesbrough.
Academy and People Management
• Manage and monitor the overall north academies performance to maintain high standards of professionalism and quality of the provision, using agreed KPI's to meet key company objectives.
• Develop and line manage Academy staff to ensure delivery of the provision is maintained to a high standard, with the provision fully staffed.
• Effectively manage team performance and underperformance through robust and timely reviews with the use of observation outcomes and RAG ratings where appropriate
• Provide oversight and assurance that all Tutors/Assessors maintain their CPD requirements in line with the guidelines as specified by the Awarding Body.
• Work with the Head of Construction to develop strategies and drive improvements in relation to learner attendance, retention, and achievement.
• Provide daily/weekly/monthly reports in relation to academy performance and learner progress and report to the executive team where required.
• Support the Head of English and Maths in the management of the English and maths scheduling to ensure all teaching staff participate in the classroom delivery of the English and maths curriculum.
• Contribute to the actions set out in the Quality Improvement Plan and ensure that it is disseminated to all Academy staff and that the QIP actions are delivered.
• Oversee the staff and learner review process ensuring that progress reviews are completed timely.
• Work with the Head of Construction to ensure that the northern academies are cost effective with monitoring and management of budgeted expenditure.
Employer and Student liaison
• Support the EEM with employer engagement activity including managing open days and employer visits.
• Support the implementation of improvement strategies resulting from the employer satisfaction surveys.
• Assist the EEM with recruitment of learners, reporting on profile targets and monitor outcomes.
• Manage the Learner Voice process to ensure that all learners complete the survey's and report the outcomes in the monthly report and implement changes as agreed with the Academies Manager.
• Provide support for learners and impartial information, advice and guidance as required throughout their learning experience.
• Ensure that learners receive adequate ALS and reviews are carried out monthly.
Safeguarding and Prevent
• Perform Designated Safeguarding Officer duties as required and ensure all staff within the Academies are aware of their Safeguarding responsibilities and escalation processes for reporting Safeguarding issues.
• Responsible to support the development of safeguarding and child protection policies, training and procedures and guidance for the Construction Academies and to assist in the coordination of referrals, arranging action and reviewing services for children and young people and vulnerable adults.
• Support Lead Safeguarding Officers in completing professional assessments of need and risk
Quality & Compliance
• Provide Operational oversight of the successful delivery of curriculum to meet funding requirements and compliance reporting at least monthly with the Head of Construction Academies.
• Work collaboratively with the Quality team to effectively monitor and manage all Northern Academies provision, including performance management and audit compliance.
• Support the Lead IQA by contributing to the IQA strategy and schedule.
• Support IQA to ensure appropriate quality assurance checks are conducted within the curriculum area in line with Academy audit policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the expected high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare are continually achieved in the northern academies and provide regular updates to the Head of Construction Academies.
- Produce ad hoc reports as and when required.
- Maintain own CPD.
- Comply and follow all processes within the Health and Safety Policy
- Comply and follow all processes within the IT Policy and, Data Protection and Information Security Policy
- Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company.
- Always ensure the maintenance of confidentially and professionalism.
- It is essential that you have a commitment to behave in a way that meets our company values and that places the learner and their wellbeing at the heart of what you do.
- Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role
- Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours
- Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company
- Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times
- Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role
- Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours
- Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company
- Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Working Flexibly
If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.
Essentia Criteria
Include Essential Criteria for the job
- Previous educational senior management experience in a people facing business or educational establishment
- Qualified Teacher preferred
- Knowledge of educational funding, apprenticeships
- Commercial acumen and knowledge of key business drivers
- Knowledge of OFSTED and quality improvement and assurance
- Construction industry experience and understanding
Why work for Learning Curve group?
There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!
Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here: Click me
In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for in 2023, you'll have access to below benefits:
- 36 hour week for all full time employees! For most, this means a 15:30 finish on a Friday!
- 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year
- Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years
- Healthcare Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Ikea Scheme
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Paid Volunteer day each year
- Student / Teacher Discount
- Uniform
HEAD OFFICE PERKS
We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
- Electric Car charging points
- Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
- Onsite Shower
- Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
You're unique - and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Don't just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.
Halo Code
Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.
Disability Confident Leader
Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.
Armed Forces Covenant Gold
12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.
- Domestic Abuse Covenant
- Care Leaver Covenant
- Working Chance
- Ban the box
Recruitment Checks
Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.
Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).
Education Level
Professional
Level of Vocational Experience
5 years
Applications Close Date
18 May 2026
JOB SUMMARY
Construction Manager
Learning Curve Group
Edinburgh
14 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Construction Manager