You will be responsible for curriculum planning, development, and quality assurance, including managing qualification changes and aligning programmes with local skills priorities, national SEND reforms, and the Preparing for Adulthood framework. Working collaboratively across departments and with external partners, you will strengthen transition links with various stakeholders, ensuring smooth progression pathways for learners with high needs.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic FE leader with proven management experience who can demonstrate:

• Degree or equivalent and a full teaching qualification (minimum of Level 5) recognised by the FE sector  
• Experience of providing inspirational leadership for High Needs teams within the Further Education sector, resulting in enhanced teaching, learning and assessment practices and growth 
• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing SEND teaching, learning and assessment in accordance with quality assurance frameworks within Further Education 
• Experience of developing innovative approaches and curriculum management within Further Education to meet changing trends and industry requirements within SEND and High Need context
• A skilled practitioner in teaching and learning, and experience of implementing strategies to improve attendance and retention
• Knowledge and experience of quality improvement processes and its implementation 

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with opportunities for professional development and growth.  We offer a range of benefits for staff including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies: 

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency. 

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Section: Leadership

Salary: £53,656 to £60,082 per annum including London Weighting

This newly created role will be central to delivering our 2030 ambition to be the college of choice to work and learn and to achieve external Great Place to Work recognition. We are seeking a Head of Organisational Development and Culture to provide expert strategic leadership for people capability, organisational culture and employee experience across HRUC.

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Talent and Reward and working closely with the Chief People Officer, the role spans three connected priorities: culture transformation; learning and workforce capability, including the 2030 Curriculum Workforce Strategy and a scalable leadership development framework; and employee experience and engagement, driving measurable improvements in performance, attendance and retention.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of the 2030 Curriculum Workforce Strategy
• Conducting workforce skills audits and developing a structured continuing professional development (CPD) framework, including digital and blended learning pathways
• Scoping and designing a scalable Leadership Development Programme
• Driving a culture transformation programme that supports HRUC’s ambition to be the college of choice to work and learn and to achieve external Great Place to Work recognition, in collaboration with senior colleagues
• Working with the Chief People Officer to implement wellbeing initiatives that improve attendance and engagement
• Providing leadership and guidance to the Learning and Organisational Development Manager and the Employee Experience Manager, and their teams

 We are looking for a strategic, credible and delivery-focused leader who can demonstrate:

• Significant senior-level experience in learning and organisational development, culture change and/or employee experience, with evidence of translating strategy into deliverable programmes
• A strong track record of designing, procuring and delivering leadership development and workforce capability programmes for senior cohorts, including blended and digital learning approaches
• Experience of leading culture-change and behavioural-development programmes in a complex organisation, including influencing senior leaders and staff representatives
• Experience of designing and leading an employee engagement approach, including survey delivery, insight reporting, action planning and measuring the impact of interventions
• Experience of leading and managing people and delivering complex programmes at pace, including Board/EMT-ready papers, business cases and options analysis

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with many opportunities for professional development and growth.   We offer a range of benefits for staff including generous holiday allowance (37 days + bank holidays and additional college closure period), pension scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

HRUC operates across campuses in Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge. The postholder will be required to work across all College campuses and to travel to partner organisations, providers and external stakeholders as required (base as per contract of offer). Hybrid working can be considered by agreement; however, the majority of working time is expected to be on College sites.

HRUC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other necessary pre-employment checks.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies: 

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency. 

The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient field of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

Closing Date: 02 Sep 2026

Section: Leadership

Salary: £53,656 to £60,082 per annum including London Weighting, with possible market supplement depending on skills and experience

Reporting to the Director of Foundation Learning - Curriculum and Support, in this newly created post you will be responsible for the management and quality of all additional learning support for High Needs learners at Harrow and Uxbridge colleges. 

Main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Managing Additional Learning Support provision for High Needs learners within Uxbridge and Harrow Colleges and co-ordinating the delivery of support, with responsibility for all associated funding, claims and documentation.
• Ensuring that learners receive the full range of support to which they are entitled and identified within EHCPs in a timely manner and to the highest of standards
• Leading and managing a team of staff, providing them with the inspiration, direction and support they need to deliver outstanding learning support.
• Delivering against all agreed performance targets for the area - e.g. those relating to Additional Learning Support funding, Adult Skills Budget funding and recruitment, retention, attendance and achievement for learners with support needs

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate the following:

• Degree and/or professional experience at an appropriate level
• Proven experience of managing additional learning support, ideally in Further Education, leading to demonstrable improvements in learner experience and success
• Experience of effectively assessing learners’ additional learning needs, accurately identifying support requirements and maintaining all associated records to the highest standard
• Experience in working with Local Authorities and other agencies with regards to agreeing and negotiating High Needs placements and appropriate funding
• Sound knowledge of Additional Learning Support funding and Adult Educational Budget funding relating to ALS
• Strong knowledge of the SEND code of practice and experience of its implementation
• Experience of leading teams and/or managing staff  

The postholder will be required to work at both Harrow and Uxbridge sites as required.

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with opportunities for professional development and growth.  We offer a range of benefits for staff including pension scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient field of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies: 

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency. 

Closing Date: 02 Sep 2026

Section: Leadership

Salary: £50,718 to £56,781 per annum including London Weighting