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At Hopwood Hall, our priority is to provide the best possible education for our students ensuring that each individual is given the support and encouragement needed to achieve their goals. Our values reflect the importance that we place on developing a caring and nurturing environment in which we expect the highest standards of work, behaviour and commitment from our students and staff. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer to join our teaching team. About The Role You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging teaching across a range of full-time and part-time programmes. You will plan, prepare, and assess learning activities while promoting essential skills such as literacy, numeracy and digital capability. You will also contribute to curriculum planning and support the delivery of basic and key skills. You will take responsibility for maximising learner attendance, retention, and punctuality within assigned groups, ensuring an outstanding learning experience for all. About You The role requires a suitably qualified and experienced professional with a strong background in the relevant subject area. Applicants should hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one. Candidates must demonstrate comprehensive subject knowledge, an understanding of current educational initiatives, and a creative, innovative approach to developing teaching materials. Intermediate IT skills are essential, particularly in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Desirable skills include familiarity with learner management systems, student record systems, virtual learning environments and e-learning platforms. About Hopwood Hall STAFF BENEFITS Career average pension schemeFree gym membership at our Middleton Campus Sports ArenaPurchase loans for computers and bikesStaff discount at the Colleges Riverside Salon, Sports Arena and Holiday ClubsOn-site nursery (Rochdale Campus)Credit union for savings, low cost loans and life assuranceFree on-site parkingOn-site Dog Kennels (spaces not guaranteed)An electric and hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme (with charging points on site)A cycle to work schemeDiscounted public transport ticketsGenerous holiday entitlement (Teaching staff: 53 days, Business Support staff: 35 days (From 1st August 2026) plus bank holidaysChristmas/New Year closure and the opportunity to buy additional holidaysTwo Health and Wellbeing days per yearSubsidised bistro and refectoryWe are a Further Education College and University Centre offering a range of full and part time courses employing over 600 staff on our campuses in Rochdale and Middleton situated to the north-east of Manchester. We are committed to being a great place to work and have membership status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. We are a Living Wage employer and an accredited Disability Confident Employer. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statement is designed to ensure that unfair discrimination does not take place in any part of our recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and colleagues and we expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The college complies with Safer Recruitment guidance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and all successful applicants are required to undertake a DBS check and other pre-recruitment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment policy. It is an offence to apply for a regulated role at the College if you are barred from working with children (or vulnerable adults if in a role where this applies). This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and exemption orders 1975, 2013 and 2020.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: IT Technician \n Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN \n Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience \n Job type: Full Time, Permanent \n About Us: \n Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. \n We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year-on-year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. \n Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest-rated firms in the sector. \n The Role: \n Express Solicitors are currently looking to appoint an IT Technician to assist the IT team in the day to day and long term function of the company's IT infrastructure. Candidates must have a minimum of two years' experience working within a similar role. Any experience working with Proclaim case management system will be a distinct advantage. \n The role's main focus will be to ensure the smooth running of the company's IT technical resources and supporting internal staff members with any hardware or software issues. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Administration of in-house software;\n, • Desktop support and troubleshooting, Windows 10 environments;\n, • Support for deployed printers, scanners and other peripherals across the network;\n, • Support for company mobile phones or other mobile devices;· Support for company telecoms system\n, • Responsibility for maintaining a comprehensive asset register\n, • Support for security systems linked to the IT network.\n, • Some travel to branch office (Liverpool) may be required on an ad hoc basis.\n\n Person Specification: \n\n • A minimum of 12 months experience working within IT Support.\n, • Knowledge of Windows based operating systems and troubleshooting common problems.\n, • Understanding of network infrastructure and technology.\n, • Understanding of computer hardware and peripherals.\n, • Analytical and problem solving skills are essential across a broad spectrum of ICT disciplines.\n, • Ability to prioritise work received via telephone, email and helpdesk based on business or user impact.\n, • Strong communication skills and the capability to deal firmly with external support contractors to ensure levels of service are attained at all times.\n, • Excellent organisation and time management skills .\n, • Must understand the concept of internal customers and ensure that internal stakeholders remain confident in the ability of the firm's systems to deliver.\n, • Knowledge of Proclaim case management and experience of working with software provider Eclipse would be a distinct advantage\n, • Experience of IP telephone systems e.g. Ringcentral is desirable\n, • Experience of working in the legal industry is advantageous\n\n Salary & Hours: \n\n • Salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience\n, • The working hours are 9:30am to 6:30pm Monday-Thursday and 9:30am to 6pm Friday.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • On-site Working\n, • 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.\n, • Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.\n, • Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.\n, • Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.\n\n Recruitment Process: \n Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. \n Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. \n Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. \n Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Document Review and Collation (DRC) team in a substantive, client-facing role with real scope for career development. The DRC team provides multi-disciplinary expertise and scalable legal resource to support all TLT legal groups when delivering large-scale projects and legal managed services for our clients. The team is made up of qualified Solicitors and Paralegals who support both contentious and non-contentious fee earners from across the firm, working predominantly on data subject access requests (DSARs) and document review and disclosure exercises. We work across a wide range of matters - from short, focused tasks to extended project-based engagements requiring a dedicated team over several months. As the team continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Solicitor to join us, take ownership of key workflows, and develop their career within a specialist legal operations environment. Role ResponsibilitiesThis role supports and oversees the DSAR workstream from scoping through to delivery, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and in line with legal, client and regulatory requirements. This includes applying legal judgement to disclosure, redaction, privilege, confidentiality, exemptions and data protection issues, while helping to shape practical delivery approaches for high-volume or complex review matters.As a key addition to the team, day to day you will have involvement in:Managing DSAR, document review and eDiscovery workstreams from receipt or scoping through to final delivery, with outputs completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed legal, client and statutory timeframesSecond-level review and quality control, ensuring work progresses within timeframes and budget, whilst also ensuring the appropriate application of data protection principles, exemptions, privilege, confidentiality, disclosure obligations and agreed coding or review protocols. This also includes acting as the final quality-control checkpoint before DSAR responses are issuedHigh-quality legal and operational support across document review and managed legal services projects, applying sound judgement to both routine and complex matters and escalating risks appropriatelyUsing technology to improve how work is delivered, including supporting the use of platforms and tools such as Relativity, Legora, Microsoft Copilot and other review or workflow solutions to enhance quality, consistency and efficiencySupporting junior colleagues, project workers and reviewers through guidance, informal or delegated supervision, quality feedback and day-to-day oversight, helping to build capability and maintain consistent delivery standardsLiaising with internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers through clear communication, practical guidance and timely updates, helping to ensure smooth delivery across matters and workstreamsContributing to business-development activities (through client-facing responsibilities and commercial support)Skills & Experience Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, equivalent legal qualification, or relevant experience gained through document review, eDiscovery, legal operations, ALSP, managed legal services or similar delivery environmentsExperience in high-volume DSAR caseloads, document review, eDiscovery, investigations, regulatory work, litigation support, managed legal services, ALSP delivery or a comparable legal operations / shared services environmentExperience performing quality control, second-level review or supervision of document review, DSAR or eDiscovery outputsExperience advising and providing estimates and quotes to internal and external clientsStrong legal, analytical and practical judgement, with the ability to apply principles relating to disclosure, redaction, privilege, confidentiality, data protection and exemptionsExperience using document review or legal technology platforms, such as Relativity or similar toolsInterest in/experience of technology-enabled legal delivery, including the use of tools such as Legora, Microsoft Copilot, workflow tools, analytics or automation to improve quality and efficiencyAbility to manage multiple workstreams concurrently within a structured, deadline-driven environmentA collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues at all levelsA practical, creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to manage issues quickly and effectivelyWhy Join Us? The DRC team is one of TLT's genuine success stories. We have a cadre of highly capable and committed Paralegals and Solicitors who consistently deliver high-quality work and represent TLT professionally in all client dealings. Our DSAR function in particular is widely regarded as a centre of excellence within the firm, and growing client demand for eDiscovery support presents a real and exciting commercial opportunity for the team. For a Solicitor joining at this stage of their career, the DRC team offers something that is genuinely difficult to find: the breadth of a Managed Legal Services environment — exposure to Disclosure, Investigations, Due Diligence and Data Privacy work — combined with the collegiate support structure of a top-30 UK law firm. We are committed to the professional development of all team members. We are developing a structured progression framework setting out the competency and performance criteria required to progress at each level, and sustained high performance is recognised and rewarded. There is a real opportunity to grow with the team as it expands its client-facing offering and develops new service lines. About TLTFast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT’s successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards.Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success.In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT. Our BenefitsWe value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role. TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com

Director of Enterprise Risk opportunity for a Senior Risk Manager with 7-10 years+ experience within Retail Banking to join a growing and forward-looking Retail Bank with Operations across Manchester and the North East of England. \n \n \n Previous experience of leading Risk functions in the UK Retail Banking sector is essential. Alongside this, strong Technology/change & Transformation backgrounds are highly desirable. \n \n The role is hybrid with 2 days per week being the expectation in the office in either Manchester or the North East. \n \n This is a pivotal role designed for a transformative leader who can modernize frameworks, influence the Board, and safely navigate a changing technological landscape. A background in Enterprise Risk would be required, with previous or current first line of defence experience highly regarded and second line experience in a UK Retail Banking environment being essential. \n \n Key Dimensions of the Role: \n \n\n • Responsibility for the development and implementation of the risk oversight framework.\n, • Maintain and report against relevant Strategic risk appetite statements.\n, • Ensure effective reporting is in place for risk events and that mitigation plans are robust and clear.\n, • Support Leadership in effective management of risk, feeding in best practice & learning to support development of a robust response in the 1st line and promote a risk-aware culture.\n, • Lead stress testing & scenario analysis of operational risks whilst ensuring policies, procedures, recovery plans and resolution packs are maintained.\n, • Develop, and maintain the Risk Management Strategy with peers in conjunction with the 1st and 2 line risk functions.\n, • Play an active role in risk governance committees and forum by effectively presenting and addressing key oversight priorities.\n, • Proactively seek to develop technical and leadership skills through active personal development and deputise as appropriate for the CRO.\n\n \n All applicants must be authorised to work in the UK, Sponsorship not available for this opportunity.

We are recruiting for a Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join our market-leading Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) team.Our FSDI team is one of the UK's largest teams in the field of financial services litigation, comprising over 150 people across our offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, London, Belfast and Glasgow. We are rated by Chambers as being in the top tier of firms outside of London advising in this area. The range and quality of the work we do is exceptional. Our team advise on a variety of contentious matters – including high value and complex banking litigation, professional negligence claims, investment litigation, international disputes, regulatory, fraud, trade finance and receivership instructions. We defend reputationally sensitive claims and undertake specialist projects with our clients to help to prevent claims against them in the future. We have a strong and diverse client base which includes the UK's major clearing banks, building societies, private and wealth banks, digital banks, international banks, payment service providers and fixed charge receivers.We have grown consistently over the last few years and further growth is envisaged and planned. Whilst we are a large and busy team, we don’t lose sight of the individual and every member of our team is supported, developed, and contributes to our achievements.If you are ambitious and eager to take the next step in your career, our team offers you top quality work for a range of clients and business development opportunities. Your success is our responsibility. You will have direct contact with distinguished clients and receive bespoke training throughout your career, ensuring you have the technical and commercial skills to become a sector specialist. We look after our people, offer an inclusive and diverse culture, and provide wellbeing support and flexible working.Your RoleAs a Senior/Managing Associate you will be part of a supportive team who will work with you to develop your talent and progress your career. As we are the go-to law firm within the financial services sector, you will be working with several UK and international clients, such as Natwest Group, Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide Building Society, in addition to a number of others.This is a diverse role, offering real variety; each case is unique, and two days are rarely alike.You will have the opportunity to be involved with:Running a varied contentious caseload for our key financial services clientsUndertaking supervision of othersProviding strategic and commercial legal advice upon a range of disputes and claims, working alongside more senior members of the teamParticipating in business development activities with clients and potential clients, nurturing existing relationships and building on new onesAssisting with production of legal updates and know-how development Your Skills and ExperienceYou will be/have:A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered), already operating at a Senior Associate or Managing Associate levelExperience of running your own caseload of financial litigation or property litigation matters, with a thorough understanding of the CPR and the litigation process. Ideally, you will have experience in secured lending litigation, mortgage repossession, or complex title rectification matters. However, we also welcome applications from candidates with experience in unsecured or secured debt recovery, or broader recoveries work.Experience of supervising or line managing Associates, Trainees and/or Paralegals is desirable.A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlinesCommercially aware with some exposure to business development, with the ability to maintain and nurture strong client relationshipsDevelop a deep understanding of your client’s business needs, and act in the best interest of the firm and the client Contribute to our collaborative culture, with an ambition to assist in the development of junior team membersYour TeamTLT has one of the largest dedicated Financial Services Disputes practices in the UK, with partner led teams in all jurisdictions. We act for a range of financial institutions including large UK banks, international banks, challenger banks and fintechs, giving commercial and practical advice to resolve disputes. We advise across the whole spectrum of contentious issues associated with commercial, business and consumer finance, including dispute resolution, pre-litigation management and Alternative Dispute Resolution.About TLTFast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT’s successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards.Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success.In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT. Our BenefitsWe value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role. TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com

Are you an experienced HR professional who is passionate about making a difference? We are looking for a HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support across the College, helping managers deliver excellent people management practices and contributing to our ambition of being an employer of choice. Key Responsibilities You will coach and support managers on a wide range of people matters, including recruitment, employee relations, attendance, performance management, organisational change and workforce planning. You will also play a key role in developing HR initiatives, policies, manager training and organisational development projects across the College. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise We are looking for someone with a CIPD Level 5 qualification, at least two years' HR advisory experience, strong employment law knowledge and excellent communication skills. Experience of managing complex casework and supporting managers through employee relations matters is essential. In return, you'll join a supportive and forward-thinking HR team, where you'll have opportunities to influence change, contribute to key projects and support colleagues across a values-driven college community. Hopwood Hall College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. About Hopwood Hall STAFF BENEFITS Career average pension scheme Free gym membership at our Middleton Campus Sports Arena Purchase loans for computers and bikes Staff discount at the Colleges Riverside Salon, Sports Arena and Holiday Clubs On-site nursery (Rochdale Campus) Credit union for savings, low cost loans and life assurance Free on-site parking On-site Dog Kennels (spaces not guaranteed) An electric and hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme (with charging points on site) A cycle to work scheme Discounted public transport tickets Generous holiday entitlement (Teaching staff: 53 days, Business Support staff: 35 days (From 1st August 2026) plus bank holidays Christmas/New Year closure and the opportunity to buy additional holidays Two Health and Wellbeing days per year Subsidised bistro and refectory We are a Further Education College and University Centre offering a range of full and part time courses employing over 600 staff on our campuses in Rochdale and Middleton situated to the north-east of Manchester. We are committed to being a great place to work and have membership status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. We are a Living Wage employer and an accredited Disability Confident Employer. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statement is designed to ensure that unfair discrimination does not take place in any part of our recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and colleagues and we expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The college complies with Safer Recruitment guidance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and all successful applicants are required to undertake a DBS check and other pre-recruitment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment policy. It is an offence to apply for a regulated role at the College if you are barred from working with children (or vulnerable adults if in a role where this applies). This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and exemption orders 1975, 2013 and 2020. TPBN1_UKTJ

Student Experience Officer - Enrichment (Full and part time roles available) Hopwood Hall College is dedicated to creating a vibrant and engaging environment for our students. We believe that a rich student experience enhances learning and personal growth. We are currently seeking a passionate and dynamic Student Experience Officer to join our expanding team and make a lasting impact on our students' journey. As a Student Experience Officer, you will play a crucial role in enriching the lives of our students. Your primary focus will be to engage with learners, fostering an environment of enrichment and enjoyment. You will have the opportunity to design and implement a variety of activities and programs that enhance student life and contribute to a positive college experience. Join us at Hopwood Hall College and be a part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our students through enrichment and enjoyment Key Responsibilities The Student Experience Officer Enrichment (SEO) is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the holistic student experience within the college. They will work closely with various curriculums areas and external student organizations to develop initiatives that promote student enhancement. They will act as an advocate for students, addressing their concerns, providing guidance, and advocating for necessary changes to improve the overall student experience They will develop and implement the Colleges Student Experience Strategy including the calendar of events The post holder will maintain a highly visible presence across all the curriculum areas, at both campuses, encouraging, supporting and leading by example to inspire a sense of responsibility and community in our learners and enhance their overall college experience in support of the college's Vision and Values. To work with the Student Experience Manager to develop, coordinate and supervise a calendar of events cross college to raise aspirations and enhance the student experience of learners Provide a range of activities throughout the learner journey from enrolment through to supporting progression, including 1:1, group work, workshops, and events planned through a central calendar of events which acknowledges national and international themes, days, weeks and college events To collaboratively develop, co-ordinate and support a programme of cross college student experience activities to support the development of interpersonal skills for learners including focus weeks, learner voice events, focus groups and PACE sessions Regularly review the impact of all activities to ensure they are supporting with the embedding of Gatsby Benchmarks and having a positive impact on student experience at HHC. Utilising the six strands of the CDI framework and the Compass evaluation tool to evaluate activities and to shape the Student Experience Strategy and draft and create an annual report on Student Experience for SLT and Governors Work with the Curriculum Managers and the Personal Development Tutors, to monitor and regularly review take up of extra curricula activities that develop learners' skills and abilities such as Duke of Edinburgh award. This will also include liaising with these external partners Identify barriers to participation, support needs, safeguarding and welfare concerns and work with Safeguarding and Welfare team to provide support To assist with general learner activities including open evenings and enrolments, support wider college teams as and when required Undertake training and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) required for the role Other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Qualifications Essential Criteria Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience (A level or equivalent) GCSE English and Maths or equivalent Level 2 IT qualification or prepared to work towards Level 3 Preparing to Teach qualification How Identified: Application Experience Essential Criteria Previous work with young people or adults Able to interact positively with young people and adults. Ability to use IT to a high level of competence Ability to communicate, negotiate and work effectively with internal and external partners. Ability to think creatively and be innovative in introducing new concepts, themes and fundraising activities for learners. Ability to keep and evaluate records and statistical data. Ability to work towards targets and across college including both campuses A good team worker and leader with ability to enthuse and motivate to encourage participation in events and ideas. Ability to work unsupervised and manager own time and priorities; be well organized and self-motivated. To have flexibility and willing to try out new ideas. How Identified: Application Desirable Criteria Experience of coordinating Duke of Edinburgh awards and volunteering opportunities Experience and understanding of the Further Education sector Experience of working with mixed ages, cultures and abilities Experience of overseeing/ monitoring a budget and building costings for events. How Identified: Application IT Skills Essential Criteria Intermediate use of Microsoft applications Ability to use college systems to generate information and improve efficiency How Identified : Application/interview About Hopwood Hall STAFF BENEFITS Career average pension scheme Free gym membership at our Middleton Campus Sports Arena Purchase loans for computers and bikes Staff discount at the Colleges Riverside Salon, Sports Arena and Holiday Clubs On-site nursery (Rochdale Campus) Credit union for savings, low cost loans and life assurance Free on-site parking On-site Dog Kennels (spaces not guaranteed) An electric and hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme (with charging points on site) A cycle to work scheme Discounted public transport tickets Generous holiday entitlement (Teaching staff: 53 days, Business Support staff: 35 days (From 1st August 2026) plus bank holidays Christmas/New Year closure and the opportunity to buy additional holidays Two Health and Wellbeing days per year Subsidised bistro and refectory We are a Further Education College and University Centre offering a range of full and part time courses employing over 600 staff on our campuses in Rochdale and Middleton situated to the north-east of Manchester. We are committed to being a great place to work and have membership status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. We are a Living Wage employer and an accredited Disability Confident Employer. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statement is designed to ensure that unfair discrimination does not take place in any part of our recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and colleagues and we expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The college complies with Safer Recruitment guidance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and all successful applicants are required to undertake a DBS check and other pre-recruitment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment policy. It is an offence to apply for a regulated role at the College if you are barred from working with children (or vulnerable adults if in a role where this applies). This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and exemption orders 1975, 2013 and 2020. TPBN1_UKTJ

Curriculum Manager - Health and Social Care Are you passionate about shaping the future of Health and Social Care education? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Curriculum Manager to lead and inspire our dedicated team within the Health and Social Care department. About the Role: As Curriculum Manager, you will be responsible for providing effective leadership and operational management of your teams. You will work closely with the Centre Director to ensure the department contributes to and achieves the Colleges strategic objectives of becoming an outstanding, innovative, and customer-focused provider. Your leadership will drive growth in student recruitment, enhance the quality of teaching and learning, and ensure service excellence across all aspects of curriculum delivery. Key Responsibilities To oversee leadership of the programmes delivered within the curriculum area ensuring highly effective delivery of teaching, learning and assessment. To lead and support curriculum innovation within the programme team to ensure the curriculum offer is effective in meeting the needs of learners and employers in line with national, regional and local government agenda. Ensure all targets set for recruitment, attendance, punctuality, retention, achievement and progression are regularly reviewed and monitored with programme teams. To promote excellence in all aspects of the curriculum, management development and Innovation, and facilitate the sharing of best practice. Effectively manage the programme teams to ensure all aspects of the Colleges quality assurance processes are fully implemented. Lead the team to effectively engage with, and produce a robust self-assessment report. Co-ordinate internal and external verification processes, liaising with awarding bodies, external verifiers and the Colleges exams team Support the Centre Director to ensure that programme teams are consistently high performing through effective use of the Colleges performance management system, including conducting performance review meetings. Lead, motivate and support programme teams so that they can make a full and valued contribution to the development of the programme area. To deliver 324 hours per year of scheduled teaching Support and lead the team to fully prepare for external/internal inspection and all audits. Effectively manage all cost centre budget allocations in line with the Colleges financial regulations. Be responsive to internal and external college initiatives Be an active member of the cross college teaching and learning observation team. Work with marketing and others partners to raise the profile of the area. Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be required. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Qualifications Essential Criteria Teaching Qualification Desirable Criteria Degree and/or relevant professional qualification How Identified: Application Experience Essential Criteria Recent experience of curriculum development within FE Academic/industrial/commercial experience in one of the areas of the curriculum work. Experience of using college wide systems. Desirable Criteria Management experience including responsibility for quality, staff and curriculum How Identified: Application/Interview Specialist Knowledge Essential Criteria Knowledge of the curriculum portfolio Ability to teach on programmes within the curriculum How Identified: Application/Interview IT Skills Essential Criteria Intermediate user of Microsoft applications Ability to use technology to generate information and improve efficiency How Identified: Application/Interview About Hopwood Hall STAFF BENEFITS Career average pension scheme Free gym membership at our Middleton Campus Sports Arena Purchase loans for computers and bikes Staff discount at the Colleges Riverside Salon, Sports Arena and Holiday Clubs On-site nursery (Rochdale Campus) Credit union for savings, low cost loans and life assurance Free on-site parking On-site Dog Kennels (spaces not guaranteed) An electric and hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme (with charging points on site) A cycle to work scheme Discounted public transport tickets Generous holiday entitlement (Teaching staff: 53 days, Business Support staff: 35 days (From 1st August 2026) plus bank holidays Christmas/New Year closure and the opportunity to buy additional holidays Two Health and Wellbeing days per year Subsidised bistro and refectory We are a Further Education College and University Centre offering a range of full and part time courses employing over 600 staff on our campuses in Rochdale and Middleton situated to the north-east of Manchester. We are committed to being a great place to work and have membership status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. We are a Living Wage employer and an accredited Disability Confident Employer. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statement is designed to ensure that unfair discrimination does not take place in any part of our recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and colleagues and we expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The college complies with Safer Recruitment guidance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and all successful applicants are required to undertake a DBS check and other pre-recruitment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment policy. It is an offence to apply for a regulated role at the College if you are barred from working with children (or vulnerable adults if in a role where this applies). This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and exemption orders 1975, 2013 and 2020. TPBN1_UKTJ

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