Business Support Manager in Engineering in Ormskirk

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a proactive and highly organised Business Support Manager within our Engineering Department. The role is to ensure the smooth and effective operation of all business functions across the curriculum area. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving high performance, compliance, and continual improvement within a dynamic technical education environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Leading and coordinating core business functions across the engineering curriculum area, including planning, student recruitment and forecasting, data and registry management, and HR compliance.
• Embedding efficient and compliant business processes across all sections to support decision‑making and ensure alignment with KPIs.
• Monitoring progress and ensuring robust compliance, including mandatory obligations such as Health & Safety, GDPR, and student records.
• Providing high‑level administrative leadership, including supporting exam board preparation and contributing to UKVI Tier 4 processes.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement, contributing to the leadership of the curriculum area and translating business objectives into effective operational plans.
• Building strong communication channels with internal and external stakeholders—including employers, students, and colleagues—and ensuring key actions, deadlines, and business requirements are understood and met.

About The Engineering Team At B&FC:

Our engineering team is committed to delivering outstanding technical education that prepares students with the real‑world skills needed for successful careers. We promote excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in everything we do, ensuring high‑quality support structures that enhance both staff and student experiences.

Why Join Us?

At B&FC, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and forward‑thinking environment dedicated to academic and operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the success of our engineering provision while developing your own career within a progressive institution.

Interested? Apply Early!

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional business support and driving effective operational performance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today – this vacancy may close early if we receive sufficient applications.

How We Support You:

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

Please note that a full application must be submitted in order to apply for this role, as CVs alone cannot be accepted.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full‑time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Competitive pension scheme: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – 28.68% employer contribution; Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – 15.4% employer contribution.
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC investing approximately £1.8 million annually in colleague development and professional qualifications.
• Agile working opportunities.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: Access to a funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year; Occupational Health; FREE flu vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS; FREE eye tests; Dedicated Wellbeing Hub containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing; FREE healthy breakfast; Sports facilities, including a fully equipped gym and discounted memberships; Health and beauty salon; Trim Trails on campus (guided routes for walks); Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates; FREE car parking; Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Onsite kids’ sports camp (8 am – 5 pm during selected half‑term breaks).

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities:

B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.

All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK.