Logistics & Supply Chain Development Manager

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Logistics & Supply Chain Development Manager

Job description

• West Suffolk College - Bury St Edmunds
• 5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year -Fixed Term until 1 st June 2025
• Salary: £42,498 per annum (Actual Salary: £21,249 per annum )

Are you ready to lead innovation in the logistics and supply chain sector? Join us as the driving force behind the Transforming Logistics and International Supply in Suffolk initiative. We're seeking a visionary professional to design and deliver cutting-edge training solutions that meet the evolving needs of employers, employees, and learners in this dynamic industry.

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with industry leaders, harness immersive technologies, and champion professional development to address skills gaps and elevate career opportunities across the region. Your expertise will shape a robust curriculum-from entry-level to Level 6 qualifications-using innovative delivery methods like VR and modular workshops.

You'll lead efforts to establish an Employer Advisory Group, forge partnerships with key stakeholders, and develop a clear career pathway to guide learners. Organising a career conference, integrating labour market insights, and spearheading outreach strategies are just a few of the impactful ways you'll create a lasting legacy in logistics education.

If you're passionate about driving transformation and building pathways to success in one of the UK's most vital sectors, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of shaping the future of logistics and supply chain talent in Suffolk.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

West Suffolk College provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking to make a real impact in education. As one of the largest further education providers in the region, the college offers a broad range of courses, from apprenticeships to degree programmes, allowing you to contribute to diverse learning paths.

The college is deeply committed to both student success and staff development. With its strong ties to local businesses and industry, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects and help shape the future workforce. The supportive and innovative atmosphere encourages professional growth through training and development programmes.

By joining West Suffolk College, you become part of a forward-thinking institution known for its excellent facilities, state-of-the-art resources, and a focus on employability, making it an exciting place to further your career.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

Completed application forms should be made via out recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8.00am on Wednesday 18 th December 2024

Interviews: Shortly thereafter

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.