ACS AM2 Centre Manager - Trafford College Group : Job Details

Role: ACS AM2 Centre Manager

Hours:36.25 hours per week

Salary: £43,161.00 - £47,622.00

Location: Stretford with travel to other campuses

We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for the role of ACS AM2 Centre Manager within our Employment and Skills department. This role is pivotal in leading and managing our ACS Gas and AM2 Electrical Training Centres, ensuring the highest standards of delivery, compliance, customer satisfaction, and commercial performance. Be a part of our mission to unlock potential and foster success through innovative education and skills development.

About the Role

The ACS AM2 Centre Manager is responsible for the operational oversight, business development, staff leadership, and maintaining strong relationships with employers, awarding bodies, and regulatory agencies. The role involves overseeing the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of all training and assessment activities within the centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management: Oversee the day-to-day delivery and coordination of ACS and AM2 training and assessments, ensuring all activities meet awarding body, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Manage and support delivery staff, assessors, and administrators to ensure effective teamwork and service delivery.
• Business Development: Develop and implement a growth plan to maximise course occupancy and commercial income. Work closely with the marketing and employer engagement teams to drive new business and promote the centre’s offerings.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure full compliance with awarding body requirements and internal quality assurance processes. Lead on preparation for external audits, inspections, and internal quality reviews.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for employer partners and key clients, promoting excellent service and long-term relationships. Represent the centre at external events, networks, and professional forums.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage centre budgets, forecasting income and controlling expenditure to meet financial targets. Analyse performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual who is passionate about education and skills development. You should have a strong background in the gas and electrical industries, with a proven track record in managing training and assessment centres. Your leadership skills will be crucial in motivating and supporting your team to achieve high standards in training delivery and assessment processes. You will be an excellent communicator, able to engage effectively with learners, employers, awarding bodies, and other stakeholders. Your organisational skills will help you manage multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• To excel in this role, you will need a relevant vocational qualification in a related field, such as gas, electrical, or construction industry-related qualifications, or an NVQ / Level 3 in a relevant vocational field
• Vocational assessor qualifications, such as an A1 Assessors Award or TAQA (Training, Assessment, and Quality Assurance qualification), are also essential.
• Experience in managing and delivering ACS and AM2 training and assessments, including the coordination of practical and theoretical assessments within the gas and electrical sectors, is crucial.
• You should have strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and develop staff to achieve high standards in training and assessment delivery
• You should have strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing effective solutions to ensure smooth operation and continuous improvement
• The ability to manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring the training centre meets financial targets and operates efficiently.

About TSCG – Making a difference, together

At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated.

We’re deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry, and universities. Together, we’re all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures, and transform lives.

TSCG is not just a place to work – it’s a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference.

Exceptional Benefits Package

At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Generous company pension contribution 20.8%
• Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
• Tailored Professional Development plan
• Free onsite Parking

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.