Curriculum Manager

Curriculum Manager - Offshore
Grade: GG11
Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia
BAE Systems is the UK Government s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia.
BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.
The post holder will be responsible for curriculum management, development and delivery for projects and tasks within the National Maritime Academy (NMA).
Job purpose
To manage the delivery of UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Transport General Authority (TGA), Colleges of Excellence, and Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO) programmes. The programmes will include Minimum Industry Safety Training to OPITO Major Emergency Management Initial Response (MEMIR).
The post holder will be required to lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective training delivery with high levels of student success, continuity of UK MCA approval, academic awarding bodies approval, both in the UK and KSA, and development of the associated curriculum.
The Post holder will be expected to deliver over 800 hours of training and develop curriculum as required by the needs of the NMA.
Job accountabilities
The post holder is responsible for the following:
• To assist the NMA Principal in implementing the associated policies and procedures within the NMA
• To assist the NMA Principal in the implementation of the NMA s commercial strategies in line with the NMA s strategic priorities
• To manage the development of curriculum team groupings to promote an industry focused tertiary educational model
• To manage and inspire staff to be creative and innovative in all aspects of pedagogy and to embed Blended Learning across all curriculum areas
• To assist the NMA Principal in the operational planning and delivery of the NMA s curriculum provision targets
• To assist the NMA Principal in ensuring all courses within the area of responsibility have the awarding body approvals
• To assist the NMA Principal in the development of a QMS that meets the needs of the Industry, NMA and the awarding bodies
• Ensure performance targets within the area of responsibility are met
• To manage and provide direction to a team in order to provide a valuable student experience
• To assist the NMA Principal in the development of a planned maintenance schedule (PMS) for all teaching and learning equipment within the area of responsibility
• To ensure teaching content and methods of delivery are compliant with NMA s standards; are fully accessible and enhance equality and inclusion.
• To be a champion of change, communication, continuous improvement and empowerment, securing motivation, loyalty and the support of direct reports in particular and staff in general.
• To ensure regular team meetings with all direct reports
• Ensure direct reports receive regular feedback on their performance
• To be accountable for the delivery of teaching and learning and ensuring it is of the highest standard and responsive to the needs of the students, including, in particular:
• Establishing and maintaining high levels of professional conduct in the area of responsibility
• Managing and being accountable for, improvements in the quality of teaching and learning delivered by the curriculum area
• Ensuring that the targets for the improvement in quality of learning, teaching and attainment for the Curriculum area are achieved
• Managing and being accountable for the sustained improvements in students achievement within the Curriculum area
• Ensuring that the targets for students recruitment, retention and achievement are achieved.
• Managing the student disciplinary process and conduct within the Curriculum area
• To ensure that coherent academic guidance systems are in place and implemented in line with NMA policy
• To manage and ensure course approvals for each course from the awarding bodies.
• To lead and manage the Industrial Experience component of the training programme
• To be responsible for the safe operations of the Offshore Centre.
• To lead and manage the skills-based student ship building projects
• To be responsible for the maintenance of student records as required by the regulatory bodies
• To lead and further develop offshore related course provision
• To be responsible for the development and management of PMS for the Offshore Skills Workshop Equipment.
• To be responsible for the project management of new bespoke offshore commercial courses
• To assist as a College TRB advisor for all students.
• To assist in the management of IAMI written and MCA orals examinations

Recruitment specification

The post holder must hold the following:
• A degree in a relevant discipline
• Offshore experience as an OIM or other management level position
• Experience of operational management in curriculum delivery including the effective development, deployment and leadership of staff
• Experience in the planning, development, approval and the delivery of Offshore safety skills core curriculum and the underpinning knowledge as per the industry standards
• Significant experience in the planning, development, approval and the delivery of skills based short courses
• An ability to build effective and financially beneficial working relationships with industry to drive and deliver dynamic, creative and innovative learning
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals and customers at all levels (internal and external)
• Highly developed communication, liaison and networking skills
• The ability to analyse, solve problems and implement change with a successful track record of managing and delivering change
• a strong sense of purpose and proven experience of exceeding agreed goals and KPIs
• The ability to manage budgets and meet financial targets; excellent ICT Skills; ability to provide management level reportage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines to the satisfaction of all parties
• The ability to delegate effectively and manage the performance of others

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