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Oldham College is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Innovation Literacy Programme Operations Manager to lead the delivery, development, and growth of the Innovation Literacy Programme on behalf of GM Colleges. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in scaling an innovative, accredited programme that supports innovation capability across further education, apprenticeships, employers, and corporate learning environments. You will oversee operational delivery across Greater Manchester, manage freelance trainers, drive commercial growth, and lead the development and launch of the new Certified Educator Programme (CEP). Working closely with partners across colleges, employers, awarding bodies, and the wider Greater Manchester innovation ecosystem, you will ensure the programme delivers outstanding learner experiences, maintains high-quality standards, and continues to grow its regional and national impact. This role offers hybrid working, with the main office based at Oldham College and travel across Greater Manchester and occasionally nationally as required.
Job Responsibility
Lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of the Innovation Literacy Programme across multiple learner and employer cohorts.
Manage freelance programme trainers, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, quality assurance, and performance management.
Develop and launch the Certified Educator Programme, including accreditation processes, curriculum development, and quality assurance frameworks.
Drive commercial growth through employer partnerships, licence-to-deliver agreements, and new business development activity.
Monitor programme performance, learner outcomes, and KPI reporting for stakeholders including GMCA and GM Colleges.
Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments
Requirements
Degree-level qualification or substantial equivalent professional experience in programme management, training, education, or workforce development.
Teaching, training, or facilitation qualification at Level 3 or above (such as AET, PTLLS, TAQA or equivalent).
Proven experience managing large-scale training or education programmes, including quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and KPI delivery.
Strong commercial and business development skills, with experience building employer partnerships and managing client relationships.
Experience working with accredited programmes, awarding organisations, or qualification development processes, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills.
What we offer
49 days' holiday, supporting work–life balance, including 30 bookable days plus bank holidays, efficiency days, and Christmas closure
Pension contributions of 16.8%
Free counselling and wellbeing support
Retail discounts through our benefits platform
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Paid special leave
Training and development opportunities
Free breakfast Fridays
On-site facilities including canteens and a day nursery