David Smith

Overall responsibility for the learner experience, quality and data within education programmes from Entry Level to Level 6.

Designated Safeguarding Lead and Ofsted Nominee trained.

Additional funding, new business and partnerships development, as well as regular engagement with stakeholders.

Budget holder for all Education Department areas, plus signatory for the wider organisation as Company Director.

Responsible for training across England from multiple delivery venues and online provision.

Curriculum design, Safeguarding and Quality Assurance overall responsibility, as well as the Ofsted Nominee.

Business development and business relationships management, across employers, funding partners, regulatory bodies, national governing bodies and other stakeholders.

Ensuring all data is above national benchmarks and the learner experience exceeds learner, parental and employer expectations for quality, innovation and future opportunities.

Responsible for managing the quality and consistency across this large area of provision.

Member of the college Senior Leadership Team, including responsibility for Enterprise and development of Centres of Excellence.

Development of the full cost recovery education offer and management of the commercial sports centre and facilities.

Liaised closely with other internal departments such as Schools' Team, Marketing, Quality, Business Development and other subject sector areas to aid recruitment, cross-college synergy, work-based learning opportunities and boost external awareness.