Programme Manager - Hair and Beauty

About the Role

Keighley College is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and experienced Hair & Beauty Programme Manager to lead and develop our Level 1–3 Hair & Beauty Study Programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding curriculum professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality education and training and supporting students to achieve their full potential. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the curriculum area, ensuring that programmes are engaging, industry-relevant, inclusive and aligned with the needs of learners, employers and the wider community.

You will have responsibility for the effective leadership and management of programmes across Levels 1, 2 and 3, ensuring a coherent learner journey from entry-level study through to advanced qualifications, employment, apprenticeships or further education.

What You Will Do

• Lead the improvement performance across all provision areas.
• Lead quality assurance processes for delivery, assessment, and learner outcomes.
• Plan and manage internal quality reviews, audits, and compliance checks.
• Coordinate standardisation meetings to ensure consistent teaching, assessment, and marking practices.
• Lead the moderate process across provision.
• Monitor consistency in learner feedback, progress tracking, and evidence standards.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong curriculum leadership with current or recent Hair & Beauty industry knowledge.

You will have:

• A relevant professional qualification in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or a related subject.

• A recognised teaching qualification and/or substantial experience of teaching and learning within further education.

• Experience of delivering and/or managing Level 1–3 vocational programmes.

• Experience of leading, managing or coordinating a curriculum team.

• A strong understanding of curriculum quality, assessment and quality assurance within Further Education.

• Experience of using data and performance information to improve learner outcomes.

• Knowledge of current Hair & Beauty industry practice and employment trends.

• The ability to develop positive relationships with employers and external partners.

• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.

• A commitment to inclusive education and to raising aspirations and achievement for all learners.