About the Role
As Curriculum Manager for Hair & Beauty and Catering &Hospitality at Rotherham College, you will provide strong operational andcommercial leadership across these key vocational areas. Reporting to theDirector of Campus, you will lead both the educational provision andincome-generating enterprises—balancing an outstanding student experience withrobust financial sustainability, budget management, and commercial growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum & Quality: Lead the design and delivery of innovative programmes in Hair& Beauty and Catering & Hospitality, embedding modern industry trendsand technologies while maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, andassessment.
- Commercial Growth &Operations: Oversee and expand campuscommercial enterprises (including the training salons, public restaurant,full-cost courses, and employer-facing services) ensuring they are financiallysustainable and aligned with learner training needs.
- Employer & CommunityEngagement: Establish active employer boardsand trade partnerships with regional sector businesses to maximise commercialcontracts, secure industry work placements, and meet local skills improvementplans.
- Staff Leadership: Direct line management of Curriculum Team Leaders, Lecturers,support, and technical staff, fostering high standards of teaching andlearning.
- Financial & CommercialManagement: Oversee departmental budgets,resource allocation, and income generation—including managing commercialoperations (e.g., campus salon, restaurant, employer services).
- Strategic Collaboration: Work with the RNN Group Senior Leadership Team and cross-campuspeers to contribute to group-wide projects, digital learning, and strategicgrowth.
Role Requirements
- Experience: Proven track record of managing a successful FE department, withdemonstrated success in driving commercial revenue (e.g., campus salons,training restaurants, full-cost provision) alongside departmental budgets.
- Market Insight: Demonstrated ability to adapt provision to emerging labour marketneeds and new technologies.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification, ideally a vocational qualification athigher education level 4 or above in one of the areas within the managementresponsibility, a Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy (or equivalent), and amanagement qualification (or equivalent recent leadership development).
Curriculum Manager (Hair and Beauty, Catering and Hospitality) (SRF003016) in Rotherham employer: RNN Group
At RNN Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and innovative work culture. Located at the Dearne Valley Campus in Rotherham, we offer our staff generous benefits including up to 50 days of annual leave, access to health and wellbeing schemes, and fantastic career development opportunities. Join us to inspire the next generation of esports professionals while enjoying a supportive environment that values your growth and contributions.
