Adult Skills & Community Learning Manager
Job Title: Adult Skills & Community Learning Manager Posting Start Date: 21/07/2026 Posting End Date: 11/08/2026 Department: Community & Children's Services Department Office Location: Guildhall Level of DBS required for this role: Enhanced barred list check adults and children Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required Is this a politically restricted post?: No Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No
Salary:£49,140 - £55,000 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Contractual hours:35 hours per week
Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Basis: Full-Time, Fixed Term for 2 years
Workplace category: Workplace based
Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance.
Attachments: JobDescription and Person Specification
Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. We therefore encourage you to apply early.
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About Us
Join our Adult Skills and Education Service and help shape high-quality learning opportunities that make a real difference to adults,familiesand local communities.We'relooking for an experienced education professional to lead curriculum quality, support tutors and develop an inclusive, responsive learning programme that meets the needs of learners,employersand partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on quality assurance and continuous improvement across accredited and non-accredited provision.
- Manage and support a team of Adult Community Learning tutors and reception staff.
- Develop and enhance the adult learning curriculum to meet learner and employer needs.
- Monitor learner outcomes, attendance,achievementand satisfaction to drive service improvement.
- Build strong partnerships with employers, communityorganisationsand education providers.
- Promote outstanding teaching, learning and learner progression across the service.
The Ideal Candidate Will
- Hold a degree (or equivalent) and a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE or Adult/FE teaching qualification).
- Have substantial experience in adult, further or community learning, including curriculum leadership and quality improvement.
- Be an effective people manager with experience of supporting and developing teaching staff.
- Have excellent communication, organisational and project management skills.
- Be passionate about widening participation, improvingoutcomesand delivering outstanding learning experiences for adults.
Ifyou'recommitted to improving lives through education and want to lead an ambitious adult learning service,we'dlove to hear from you.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain anEnhanced children's and adult's barred list Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive andequitableacross the whole organisation, to ensure that everyonehas the opportunity tothrive in the work that we do.
Closingdate: 23:59pmon11 August 2026.
Interviewswill be heldw/c 24 August 2026.
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The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.
Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guidehere .
We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.
Adult Skills & Community Learning Manager employer: The City Of London
The City of London Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and generous benefits including 24 days of annual leave and a robust pension scheme. Our work culture prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, providing opportunities to contribute to the conservation of beautiful public spaces in the vibrant community of West Ham Park. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive and dynamic work environment.
