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National Governance Association | 36 Great Charles Street | Birmingham B3 3JYT: 0121 237 3780 | F: 0121 233 1323 | E: [email protected] Charity (Reg. No. 1070331) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (Reg. No. 3549029)

Dear applicant,Thank you for your interest in the position of Training and Consultancy Director at the National Governance Association (NGA). Governance has risen up the political and school improvement agendas and this provides more opportunities for NGA to deliver our charitable objectives. NGA is the only national membership organisation for l governors, trustees and clerks in state schools in England, and we work to improve the effectiveness of governing boards in both maintained schools and academies. As such, it is the first port of call for many of the policy makers in the education sector who are looking for governance expertise or wish to understand the governor view. We have been at the forefront of developing new programmes, tools for improving governance and resources for new governance structures. We pride ourselves on our knowledge and quality of our products and services. Alongside our membership NGA offers training, e-learning and consultancy.We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to join our growing team at a senior level. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience of managing a training service as well as a thorough understanding of school governance. The post-holder will be responsible for overseeing NGA’s Training and Consultancy services. Excellent project management and communications skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines are essential, as is the ability to manage teams and attention to detail. As with most senior roles, there is a requirement to be able to work outside of normal office hours on occasions.NGA’s training and consultancy services are growing and entering an exciting new phase, as we negotiate new governance development programme contracts with the Department for Education. NGA’s Training and Consultancy team has a successful track record of delivering high quality and bespoke services. Earlier this year we launched Learning Link, our e-learning programme, which includes the first ever eight in depth induction modules. The post-holder will be based in Birmingham. As England’s second city, Birmingham has a lot to offer in terms of cultural experience with theatres, concerts, the new Library, sporting venues and excellent shopping facilities. Right in the heart of the city, the iconic Bullring is one of the largest shopping centres in the UK and Grand Central shopping centre is situated directly above New Street Station, and includes one of the largest John Lewis department stores in the country. With excellent transport links Birmingham has seen an increase in the number of professionals moving here, attracted by the affordable housing. The city is host to 4 Michelin star restaurants and the Balti Triangle.I hope that you find the information that you need to apply for the post in this pack; there is of course more information on the NGA website. NGA is a social enterprise, a charity with a board of trustees and a company limited by guarantee; further details of our team can be found in the about us section of the website; If you have any queries, please email us at [email protected] with Training and Consultancy Director’ in the subject line.Yours sincerely,

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Emma Knights, Chief Executive

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Training and Consultancy DirectorNational Governance Association

Job title: Training and Consultancy DirectorJob purpose: To ensure the development of NGA’s training and

consultancy (T&C) offer in a way which best improves the governance of schools

To lead the administration and delivery of NGA’s training and consultancy services, ensuring that services are delivered to a high standard and within budgets set

To explore potential T &C projects with new and existing partners, which will improve the effectiveness of governance practice, and to lead on bids where appropriate

To work with business development and marketing colleagues to ensure the services are promoted well and in a timely fashion

To lead the T&C team, covering for them during periods of leave and ensure it is staffed appropriately and fully to cover workloads

Line manager: Chief Operations Officer

Based: NGA offices: 36 Great Charles St, Birmingham

Starting salary: Starting salary between £45,000 - £48,000 p.a. depending on experience (the full band is currently £45,000 to £54,000)

Benefits: 6% employer contribution pension.Holiday entitlement of 33 days annually, includes statutory holidays. Holiday entitlement increases after 3 years’ service.

Probation Period 6 monthsTerm: Permanent (on completion of successful probation)Hours Full-time. There will be some evening and weekend

work. Applications for job share or four days a week will

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be considered.

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1. To oversee NGA training and consultancy, ensuring it adds to the learning of the organisation and best improves the governance of schools: To work with the Heads of Training & Consultancy to develop a strategy in line

with NGA’s vision and strategic direction set by the Board of Trustees and drawing on the expertise of the T&C team, both staff and consultants

To work with Heads of Consultancy and Training to develop a resource plan and roadmap to support the T&C strategy

To establish if NGA has the capacity and capability to implement proposed services, and advise the senior leadership team, putting appropriate teams in place as agreed

To work hand in hand with the NGA Training &Consultancy staff to execute the agreed strategy, managing competing priorities, ensuring sufficient resources are available and resolving challenges in delivering according to plan and within budget

To own the contracts for the DfE for Leading Governance programmes and with Virtual College

To ensure communication is well developed between the Training & Consultancy team and other NGA staff, both involving policy and information staff expertise where relevant in the Training & Consultancy development process and using Training & Consultancy learning to inform the work of the policy and information team.

2. To lead the administration of NGA’s Training and Consultancy services, ensuring that services are delivered to a high standard and within budgets set To manage the development of the administration of both Learning Link,

Leading Governance, Face to Face Training and Consultancy as quality and sustainable offers, working with team members to review, amend and embed the necessary systems and processes

Provide quality assurance support for updating, new and versioning of content To support the team in dealing with new enquires To work with the Heads of Consultancy & Training Development to foster good

working relationships with NGA consultants, mentors, partners and learners To work with the team to ensure excellent communications to learners and

appropriate stakeholders, internal and external To be responsible for managing contracts with clients and suppliers To be responsible for ensuring that the Training & Consultancy contribution of

contracts are met, including Inspiring Governance To support the Heads of Consultancy and Training Development in ensuring the

quality assurance of the work of the consultants/trainers, including through the provision of fit for purpose systems

3. To lead the Training & Consultancy Team To line manage, support and develop:

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o Head of Consultancyo Learning Link Managero Training Services Manager

To cover for those reports when they are on leave or demand is high, including if necessary the delivery of training

To ensure the continuous professional development of the Training & Consultancy team including through effective performance improvement, coaching and career planning as relevant

To support the Head of Training Development and the Head of Consultancy in their work to develop and co-ordinate the team of NGA consultants, including through the provision of suitable administrative support.

4. To be responsible for the budget for all Training and Consultancy services Work with the Finance Manager and Heads of Training Development and

Consultancy to ensure services are priced appropriately, that best value is obtained and cash flow is predicted well

Work with the Training Service Managers to ensure expenditure is managed well and in a timely fashion

Work with the Heads of Consultancy & Training Development to ensure that all Training & Consultancy bids and new projects are properly priced and deliverable, and are not subsidised by NGA’s core membership activities

Manage the T&C budget in line with the agreed strategy for the T&C service to ensure income is sufficient to cover all operational costs and when possible to allow for reinvestment in the development of the service.

5. To explore potential training and consultancy projects with new and existing partners which will improve the effectiveness of governance practice Identify Training & Consultancy opportunities, attending external meetings and

making approaches where appropriate; Discuss with the Head of Consultancy or the Head of Training Development new

potential joint projects, which are outside the team’s current work plans; Drawing on the expertise of the team, support the Heads of Consultancy &

Training Development to develop proposals and models for new work, assessing risks, writing bid/tenders and other applications, and providing financial projections;

Lead on bids where appropriate and work with the Chief Operating Officer on others

Support the Heads of Consultancy in the development of tools, in collaboration with partners, required for the consultancy work (recent examples include the 360 degree review for chairs and Evalu8);

If so required, manage projects either during set up phase or for a defined period.

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6. To work with business development and marketing colleagues to ensure the services are promoted well and in a timely fashion

7. To deliver presentations at NGA and partner events

8. Work within and support NGA’s policies and procedures, including: Keep up-to-date with NGA’s positions, good governance practice and issues of

concern to NGA members and learners Ensure maintenance of all company files and databases, Promote equality of opportunity and a respect for diversity, Maintain all health and safety procedures.

9. Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the Chief Executive or Chief Operating Officer

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Person specification

Training & Consultancy DirectorEssential:Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge of organisational governance including good understanding of governance practice

Proven experience coordinating a training service At least 3 years recent experience of training and facilitation delivery Proven experience in delivering a strategy effectively against targets, ideally in

governance or education Experience of managing and delivering against budgets with multiple income

streams Experience of building successful relationships with external and internal

stakeholders Significant experience of direct line management, including leading, inspiring

and motivating teams to deliver against objectives

Qualifications, skills and abilities Strong service, project management and programme management skills Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant industry experience Able to demonstrate confidence, experience and influence at Senior

Management level Excellent written and oral communication with the ability to tailor

communication clearly and appropriately to the audience Ability to use relevant ICT (eg.MS Office, MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel and

outlook) Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills, with the ability

to meet deadlines, prioritise tasks, work calmly under pressure Able and willing to occasionally work flexible hours including evenings and

weekends

Personal attributes and qualities Energetic, engaging, confident, and enthusiastic A commitment to NGA’s charitable objectives, ethos and values, and a

leadership style which furthers these Committed to achieving targets Makes prompt, clear recommendations based on intelligent assessment of risks Willingness to become a school governor or trustee, if not already Interest in schools and education sector

Desirable:Knowledge and Experience

Experience of taking new services from scoping through to full implementation in line with client needs

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Experience in assessing trainers, evaluating training programmes and assessing learning

TimetableEvent Date

Closing date for applications 9:00 am Wednesday January 17th 2018

Shortlisted candidates informed of interview

Friday January 19th 2018

Interviews in our Birmingham officePlease keep this date free for interview

Friday January 26th 2018

Post start date We are looking for people to start in post as soon as possible.

How to apply Candidates must complete an Application Form (see Annex 1) Candidates are asked to submit Monitoring form (see Annex 2), this form is

optional information is confidential and used for monitoring purposes and will not form part of your application.

If you have any questions about the roles please email [email protected] Applications should be sent to [email protected] with ‘Training and Consultancy

Director’ in the subject line by 9:00 am Wednesday January 17th 2018. If we have not contacted you by the end of January 19th, please assume you

have not been successful.

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Annex 1: Application FormPlease complete all sections of this form. Please extend the form as required. Deadline:

Application for employment as:

Personal Details

First name Surname

Address

Post Code Telephone (s)

Email 1.

2.

Eligibility to work in the United KingdomAre there any restrictions to your residence in the UK which might affect your right to take up employment in UK?

YES/NOIf yes, please provide details

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Education, Professional Qualifications, Relevant TrainingPlease give the most recent firstDates Details College/university/school/

professional organisationResult/Grade

Employment History Present or most recent employer11


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NameAddress

Job TitleDuties

Salary

Date employed Date left (if appropriate) Reason for leaving (if appropriate)

Notice period required by current employer

No approach will be made to your present employer without your permission

Any previous employment

DatesFrom - To

EmployerName and Address

Job Titleand Duties

Reason forLeaving

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Please tell us why you have applied for this position and why you think you are the best person for this position.

In completing this section please indicate for each of the headings in the person specification how your skills, knowledge and abilities are relevant to the post.

You should give clear, specific examples of how you meet each of the essential criteria, and whether you meet the desirable criterion.

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Please give us the name and address of two people (other than friends or relatives) whom we can approach for a reference:

Name of referee 1

How do you know the referee?

E-mail address

Telephone Number

Name of referee 2

How do you know the referee?

E-mail address

Telephone Number

No approach will be made without your agreement

Please let us know where you saw the advertisement for this post:

I can confirm that to the best of my knowledge the above information is correct. I accept that providing deliberately false information could result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or in dismissal.

Signed Date(Electronic signature will be accepted)

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Annex 2 Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

NGA recognises that many individuals and communities experience unlawful and unfair discrimination and oppression. NGA recognises its legal responsibility to ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or age. Equality of opportunity is an integral part of this recruitment and selection process.It is NGA’s intention that all employees should have an equal chance of advancement, access to opportunity, and the training necessary to that end, irrespective of the employee's: gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or age In order to help NGA monitor its Equal Opportunities Policy, please complete this form. The NGA assures you that any information you provide here will only be used to monitor the effectiveness of our policies and we will take steps to ensure this information is treated in the strictness confidence. It plays no part in the selection process.1. Ethnic origin Please chose one section A to F then tick the appropriate box to indicate your ethnic originA. Asian or Asian British

BangladeshiIndianPakistaniAny other Asian background, please write in box

B. Black or Black BritishAfricanCaribbeanAny other Black background, please write in box

C. Chinese or other ethnic groupChinese

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Any other, please write in box

D. Mixed heritageWhite and AsianWhite and Black AfricanWhite and Black CaribbeanAny other Mixed Heritage background, please write in box

E. WhiteBritishEnglishIrishScottishWelshAny other White background, please write in box

F. Prefer not to sayPrefer not to say

2. Gender I am:

Female Male Prefer not to say

3. DisabilityDo you have a disability?

Yes No

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Thank you for completing this monitoring form

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