Director of Education

Not specified @CHEC Careers posted 2 weeks ago

Post Date : April 23, 2024

Job Detail

Job ID 9100

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Education

Location: Fulwood, Preston

Contract Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours a week

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.

If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity to support our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

About the Role

The Director of Education will provide strategic leadership and guidance to improve educational outcomes and standards.

The successful candidate will build and maintain internal and external relationships. This will include a range of external educational establishments, universities, colleges, government bodies and community partners to address and promote educational opportunities at CHEC.

We are looking for someone to be accountable for developing and implementing educational strategies, programs and initiatives that align with the company’s mission and goals. Including, the development of CHEC Academy.

We are looking for someone who can:

Develop and oversee the implementation of effective and engaging educational programs for all key groups.
Ensure curriculum alignment with relevant standards and educational best practices.
Regularly review and update curriculum to meet changing educational needs.
Champion and advocate the Academy nationally and within the organisation.
Manage the day-to-day operations of educational programs, including scheduling, resources, and logistics.
Monitor program outcomes and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate educational programs with broader company initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including universities, professional bodies, community organisations, and educational partners.
Represent the company in educational forums and community events.
Seek opportunities for collaboration and partnerships to enhance educational offerings.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Experience in a senior role within a healthcare education setting.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing education and training programs.
Proven track record of managing budgets and resources effectively.
Experience in leading teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Highly organised with excellent planning skills
Experience working in a matrix structure
Proactive and adaptable
Excellent written and verbal skills
Self-motivated and driven individual

About CHEC

Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships.

We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.

Why work for us?