Academy Manager

Job Description

SGS are looking for an experienced and commercially astute manager, to head up it’s training business in the UK.

As Academy manager you will be responsible for managing the SGS training Business in the UK, ensuring budget requirements are achieved. As part of the role, you will set and implement strategies for the business, develop and maintain commercial / sales activity and manage delivery to ensure qualitative and financial target compliance.

Responsibilities include:

Managing the Academy Business 

All line management responsibilities for the Academy team, including managing day-to-day activities of tutors, sales and operations team Effective development and delivery of training programmes, in-line with necessary standards. Resource planning to ensure that adequate tutor resources are available for the current and planned course portfolio

Set and implement strategies for the UK Academy Business 

Develop and manage a strategy of strategic partnership so they contribute to the UK growth and present a win-win benefits for all parties Drive the business development, opportunities, ideas and growth of the Academy in the UK

Develop and maintain commercial / sales activity to meet budget requirements

Working with UK Sales and Marketing teams to ensure sufficient activities take place to develop the SGS Academy Brand and influence pipeline of opportunities. Manage direct sales enquiries to support business growth.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience working in a similar role with commercial training / solutions

Experience of managing people in a commercial environment Experience of writing tenders and client proposals Experienced in control of profit and loss accounts

Desirable

Have an understanding of latest training delivery concepts Professional teaching / training qualification

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