Head of Construction

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Location: London / Greater London

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Remuneration: Open / Competitive (depending on experience) - Basic plus bonus

Background

We have been retained by a well-established, profitable, and highly respected specialist training provider operating within the vocational / technical skills sector, with a strong reputation for quality delivery and employer engagement. A successful SME venture with proven capability and capacity to achieve significant growth over the coming years. The business is now entering its next phase of growth and transformation with the Founder seeking to appoint a high-calibre professional Head of Construction from a training or higher education setting. This leadership position will work closely with the Founder over a structured 18 to 24 month period, with a clear pathway to stepping into a Managing Director / CEO role, as the Founder likely then steps into a Non-Executive Chair role.

This represents an opportunity to take responsibility for an ambitious SME business focused on the delivery of vocational skills development and certifications related to the construction industry. You'd shape its future direction, and ultimately lead it through growth, securing its strong reputation well into the future.

The Role

• Working closely with the Founder, you will take increasing responsibility for the leadership and performance of the business, including:
• Driving revenue growth through employer partnerships, learner recruitment, and other new opportunities
• Leading and improving day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality delivery and outcomes
• Taking ownership of commercial performance, including budgeting and profitability
• Building strong relationships with employers, stakeholders (internal/external), and partners
• Leading and supporting a small, committed and experienced team
• Contributing to and executing a clear growth strategy
• Over time, you will transition into full responsibility for the whole business as Managing Director / CEO.

Person Profile

We are open-minded and interested in hearing from a range of individuals, however likely backgrounds include: Head of Apprenticeships, Operations Manager / Director, Centre Manager, Head of Employer Engagement, Head of Delivery, Head of School for Construction, Deputy Head of Construction, Curriculum Director for Construction within:

• Higher Education colleges
• Independent training providers
• Vocational / skills-based organisations

You will have proven experience in training, education, or skills-based environments and be a people person, ideally with management experience, commercial acumen, experience with P&L / Budget responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to take on a broader leadership role. Of course, you'll understand and be committed to quality assurance & compliance - meeting the needs of accreditation bodies - and enhancing learner outcomes.

Experience of Construction would be beneficial - especially training / apprenticeships related to vocational trades - but is not absolutely essential if you have relevant experience for different trades. This role offers significant scope to shape strategy and performance. It could be a potentially career-defining move for the right individual, whilst making a positive impact for your employees, learners and local employers.

Application

To express an interest, please submit your CV, ideally along with:

• A brief summary of your most relevant experience
• A guide to remuneration
• Notice period / availability to start

We are keen to explore this opportunity with interested candidates asap.

Note: NJR advises the organisation on the basis of an exclusive consulting assignment. Any Third-Party applications and correspondence will be forwarded by our client for us, as their retained advisor, to review and no commercial consideration will be available for such unsolicited introductions.