Top 5 Leadership Opportunities in FE, Skills & Learning #13

Hello 👋,

I hope you're enjoying the never-ending sporting events, even if the opening ceremony fell a bit short of London 2012 :)

This week we have the intriguing professional journey of Tony Allen, an experienced figure whose career has spanned across the brewing industry, governance, and the world of further education. From learning the ropes on brewery floors to inspiring reforms in education, Tony's experiences and insights provide a wealth of wisdom for leaders in further education.

Here is this week’s top 5:

1. Assistant Director: Apprenticeship Development and Employer Engagement with Birmingham City University (Remote)
2. Director of Product Management with AQA (North West)
3. Head of HE with Hull College (Yorkshire and Humber)
4. Apprenticeship Manager (Lifelong Learning Centre) with University of Leeds (Yorkshire and Humber)
5. Director of Studies with Kaplan (London)

More jobs over at Boltjobs.com

We're excited to introduce you to Tony Allen, a distinguished industry professional whose career seamlessly flows from the brewery sector to pivotal roles in further education and consultation services. His work has ranged from operational roles at Whitbread PLC to leading teams in the Learning & Skills Council and Skills Funding Agency. He brings with him invaluable private sector insights and a keen focus on driving outcomes.  In the interview, Tony reflects on his notable experiences, such as managing pre 'Train to Gain' pilot projects, overcoming challenges in the civil service, and his transition into consultancy.

His contributions to improving quality in multiple providers and his ongoing consultation work with companies like Specsavers shed light on his impactful career. He also offers his perspective on evolving the further education sector and shares crucial advice for emerging leaders. Click the link below to delve into Tony's journey.

Read the full interview

Thanks

Alex

P.S. In case you missed it last week, we've launched a platform to help employers find the best apprenticeship training providers. Comment or DM if you want to find out more.