Lead Strategist for Tertiary Education and Performance

3 weeks ago

Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom Medr Full time

Job Overview

About Medr

Medr is an independent entity of the Welsh Government, tasked with the strategic planning, funding, and oversight of:

  • Further education, including colleges and school sixth forms;
  • Higher education, encompassing research and innovation;
  • Adult education and community learning for adults;
  • Apprenticeships and vocational training.

We are committed to collaborating closely with our partners to create a tertiary education and research system that prioritizes the needs of learners, society, and the economy, with a focus on excellence, equality, and engagement.

Our Core Values

  • Dysgu (to learn; to teach; to educate) - We place learning at the center of our mission, believing that curiosity drives innovation and broadens our perspectives.
  • Cydweithio (to work together; to collaborate; to co-operate) - We recognize that collaboration amplifies our impact.
  • Cynnwys Pawb (to include everyone; to involve everyone) - We are dedicated to fostering inclusion, creating conditions for all to realize their full potential.
  • Rhagori (to exceed; to excel) - We aspire to elevate tertiary education and research in Wales, setting high standards for ourselves.

Position Purpose

Facilitating access to appropriate learning opportunities is essential for learner success. As a leader at Medr, you will oversee the performance of our educational providers. By staying informed on policy priorities and budget considerations, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that providers meet established targets and deliverables. Collaboration with our quality assurance team will be vital to guarantee exceptional learner experiences.

As a strategic leader and integral member of our executive team, you will champion and navigate change, engage in co-construction with providers, embody our values, and nurture the development of others.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight and leadership to your team, ensuring effective delivery while managing budgets and resources.
  • Lead a transformative initiative to create and implement a 'Tertiary Provision Plan' through collaborative efforts, maximizing learner opportunities and managing the plan post-implementation.
  • Stay informed on policy and budgetary constraints to facilitate meaningful discussions when establishing ambitious outcomes for providers.
  • Manage provider performance against agreed outcomes, utilizing data and evidence to inform decision-making and identify trends.
  • Contribute to evidence-based risk assessments of current providers and assist in developing intervention strategies as needed.
  • Build and sustain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Welsh Government and educational providers.
  • Represent Medr at a senior level, collaborating with partners to ensure effective investment and oversight of the tertiary education budget.

Challenges Ahead

  • Quickly understanding the diverse range of providers and their contractual obligations to effectively ensure compliance with agreed outcomes.
  • Balancing stakeholder expectations with governmental priorities and budget limitations while striving for optimal learner outcomes.
  • Leading the collaborative development of the 'Tertiary Provision Plan', ensuring it prioritizes learner needs and optimizes available resources.
  • Guiding a geographically dispersed team while fostering their professional growth.

Your Team

You will lead a geographically diverse team of approximately nine individuals within the Development, Investment, and Performance Directorate. This team comprises experienced professionals and has some vacancies, making recruitment and team development a key focus.

The team is responsible for monitoring provider performance, balancing provider expectations with policy priorities and budget constraints. They assess contractual compliance, identify effective practices, and share insights with partners.

Collaboration across Medr with policy, quality, data analysis, investment, and monitoring teams is essential to ensure that providers deliver for learners. The team maintains strong relationships with providers and fosters a co-design approach to address challenges collectively.

Manager Overview

Your line manager will be the Director for Development, Investment, and Performance, who brings extensive experience from the Further Education and Apprenticeship Division at Welsh Government.

Candidate Profile

Essential Attributes

  • Feedback Skills - You foster an environment where diverse viewpoints are valued, leading to constructive dialogue and impactful change.
  • Empathy - You demonstrate understanding and compassion, considering the effects of decisions on all stakeholders.
  • Curiosity - You encourage critical and creative thinking, challenging the status quo.
  • Drive - You lead impactful initiatives and achieve measurable results.
  • Motivation - You inspire others to reach their full potential, promoting a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Required Experience

  • Proven ability to make evidence-based decisions from complex, multi-source data.
  • Experience in interpreting political and policy priorities to develop impactful strategies while managing risks effectively.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language requirements for this position are Desirable. While proficiency in Welsh is beneficial, it is not a mandatory criterion for assessment.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Medr offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Generous annual leave to promote work-life balance.
  • A supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Wellbeing initiatives to support employee health.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Additional Support

We provide resources and support for employees facing personal challenges, including an employee assistance program and a special leave policy.

Community Engagement

Employees are encouraged to participate in community service and can take paid leave for voluntary work.

Personal Development

We prioritize personalized onboarding and development plans tailored to individual experiences and career aspirations.

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