Head of Awarding

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Full time

**ROLE DETAILS**

Role Title: Head of Awarding

Department: Awarding Organisation

Reports to: CEO

Direct reports: Awarding Executives and Administrator

**Vision and Mission**

**Vision**

As the pioneering workplace and facilities management body, our vision is one where
every workplace delivers. To be the trusted voice of a distinct profession recognised for
its ability to enable people to transform organisations and their performance.

**Mission**

We empower and enable workplace and facilities professionals to expand their
potential and have rewarding, impactful careers. We are a business enabler. Together

we optimise the profession’s impact.

**The company has a strong culture based on our values
- Confident and Bold
- Human and Inspiring
- Knowledgeable and InSync
- Active and Energetic

**Social Value**

We are a Disability Confident employer, Investor in People accredited and Living Wage

employer. We offer charity days along with paid for social events and make efforts to
reduce our impact on the planet.

**PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
**The purpose of the role is to oversee the Awarding Organisation (AO) and take actions
to maintain compliance with the regulatory conditions. To lead on an annual review of

policies and procedures, and to recommend the wording of the annual Statement of
Compliance to the Awarding Committee, before submission to the Board, for signature
before submission to the regulators. To be the main point of contact between the AO

and the regulators. To lead and manage the AO team to deliver the key activities of the
AO including centre approval, qualification design, development, delivery, award and
certification and the ongoing review and update of qualifications, policies and
procedures. To manage risks and issues and conflicts of interest in the AO.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
**MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
- Participate as a member of the Transformational Team in identifying

opportunities for growth, identifying efficiencies and addressing risks and
issues pertaining to the AO.
- Contribute to the Institute’s overall strategy and business plan.
- Support the identification of future skills requirements for the Workplace and

Facilities Management (WFM) profession.
- Represent the organisation relating to the professionalisation of workplace and

facilities management practitioners.
- Recruit, train and manage individuals with competence related to the

development and awarding of regulated qualifications.
- Develop, regularly review and embed AO policies and procedures to reflect

regulatory environment.
- Responsible for the assessment strategy for the suite of qualifications.
- Prepare and provide appropriate, timely and accurate reports for the Executive,

Awarding Committee and Board.
- To undertake any other duties as appropriate to the post as requested by the

Executive.
- Keep abreast of the regulatory environment for qualifications and

apprenticeships.
- Line management of the AO team.
- Create, manage and monitor budgets both income and expenditure.
- Identify opportunities to grow number of recognised centres and number of

learners.

**AWARDING ORGANISATION**
- Undertake role of Responsible Officer for the Institute.
- Ensure IWFM is compliant with all regulatory requirements and ensure actions

are planned and undertaken in order to comply with any changes and manage
the impact on IWFM.
- Review system, human, intellectual and financial resource capabilities to ensure

ability to deliver qualifications in line with regulation and AO policies and
procedures.
- Ensure rigorous and fair policies and procedures are in place for recognised

centres in line with regulations and best practice.
- Review the qualification portfolio in line with current and planned use data,

market changes and feedback from industry to ensure they are fit for purpose
and valued within the Workplace and FM industry.
- Lead on and prepare for annual review and any regulatory audits/inspections.
- Develop, implement, and manage external quality assurance mechanisms.

**PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
- Support the drive to ensure the standards are embedded throughout the

organisation’s offering.

**GENERAL
- To support the Institute in all matters to achieve its objectives.
- To represent the Institute professionally by promoting its aims and objectives to

all stakeholders including industry sector stakeholders. Understanding the
profession and the wider industry the Institute operates in and by attending
events to bring this knowledge back into the organization.
- To work collaboratively across all functions in a productive, tolerant, and

supportive way

**PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ACCREDITATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Qualification at degree level
- Previous experience working in a Professional Body and/or Awarding

Organisation
- Successful track record in delivering qualifications.
- Understanding of continuous professional development principles
- Understanding of complex business issues and imp

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