Programme Manager - Travel, Tourism and Aviation

About The Role

Leeds City College is seeking to appoint a newly created role within our School of Travel, Food and Drink:
Programme Manager for Travel and Aviation. This position has been introduced in response to significant growth in learner numbers, and the provision is expected to continue expanding in the coming years. As Programme Manager you will therefore play a key role in supporting further growth and the ongoing development of courses across the curriculum area. This is an exciting and pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving the continued success and development of our Travel, Aviation and Cabin Crew provision.

You will lead on maintaining high standards across teaching, learning, and assessment, ensuring that learners receive an innovative, industry‑led curriculum that reflects current industry practices and expectations.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Travel and Aviation curriculum area.
• Lead, manage and develop teaching staff, ensuring high performance and continuous professional growth.
• Drive high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment across all programmes.
• Oversee curriculum planning, delivery, and ongoing review from Level 1 to Level 3.
• Ensure strong quality assurance processes are in place and acted upon effectively, including IQA/EQA activities.
• Manage learner attendance, achievement, and progression, ensuring positive outcomes.
• Develop and expand employer engagement, industry partnerships, and curriculum links.
• Contribute to departmental growth through the development of new courses and provision areas and monitor performance data and implement improvement strategies where required.

• Strong and effective leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment that leads to strong learner outcomes.
• Significant industry experience within the travel and aviation sector.
• Experience of managing, developing, and supporting staff performance.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and the ability to embed these into curriculum design.
• Confident in building positive relationships with internal teams, learners, and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to learner success, progression, and outstanding educational experiences.
• A respected member of the department’s management team, contributing positively to strategic decision‑making, curriculum development, and wider departmental priorities.

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual Leave:
  Curriculum and Management – 44 days plus bank holidays;
  Curriculum support and business support – 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions – Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD Opportunities – Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days; qualifications including PGCE, apprenticeships, leadership and management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives – family friendly policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting – discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life‑changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff.

You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

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