EPA Operations Manager

1. Are you ready to lead a team dedicated to enhancing educational standards and changing futures?
2. Could you be the visionary EPA Operations Manager this organisation is looking for to guide their operations into a new era of success and compliance?

TPP is working with an ambitious, dynamic, and growing awarding organisation, committed to widening participation for all, to appoint a EPA Operations Manager.

This is a full time (35 hrs per week), permanent position, working fully remotely, with occasional office visits for whole staff team days - usually once every quarter.

Benefits - EPA Operations Manager:

• £43,000-46,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Open and transparent pay scale model which rewards staff through a 6 point pay scale
• Annual discretionary company-wide bonus for achieving business targets and objectives
• Competitive defined benefit pension scheme
• Full-time hours of 35 per week, but flexibility as to business needs is encouraged - no clock watching or timesheets, staff are trusted to do the right thing
• Generous holiday allowance:
  • 30 days + Christmas shutdown (3 days) + bank holidays
• Flexible hours
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Investment in your training and development - scope for internal promotion
• Regular staff days - time out away from the office together and the opportunity to input into the company strategy, learn new skills and have a bit of fun
  • At a recent staff day, there was a treasure quest, the team got creative with power tools and saws, and fed giraffes and elephants!

About the organisation - EPA Operations Manager:

As an Awarding Organisation that has been established for the last three decades, the portfolio of qualifications on offer is very wide ranging, from access to higher education diplomas to bespoke qualifications. This organisation is very ambitious and forward-thinking and is very keen to attract like-minded people to work towards their continued success.

The core values of the organisation are:

• Partnership
• Integrity
• Originality
• Quality

About the role - EPA Operations Manager:

As the EPA Operations Manager, you will oversee the strategy and operation of the end-point assessment function. This role demands a leader capable of inspiring a team, ensuring quality service, and meeting compliance requirements. Your work will directly contribute to the success and growth of learners across the UK.

Key responsibilities - EPA Operations Manager:

• Strategise and manage the EPA function to align with the organisation's goals.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing team towards achieving business targets.
• Maintain compliance and quality standards within the EPA offer.
• Collaborate with various teams to support business growth and operational efficiency.

Skills / Experience required - EPA Operations Manager:

• Proven management experience in EPA operational and quality delivery within an awarding organisation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to manage workloads efficiently and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Experience in building relationships and influencing stakeholders positively.

Interview process:

• 2 stages
  • 1^st stage to be held on 30^th April 2024
    • IT Assessment and timed task to be completed prior to interview if successfully shortlisted
  • 2^nd stage to be held on 15^th May 2024
• Format - online

To apply:

• CV only, no covering letter required

Deadline for applications:

• Wednesday 17^th April 2024
  • Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - please send in your application promptly if you would like to be considered, as this role may close prior to the deadline.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.