ABDO College is looking for a team leader with exceptional management and administrative skills to be Head of Operational Services at ABDO College.

Reporting directly to the College Principal the successful applicant will be professionally qualified to at least FBDO level and registered with the General Optical Council or have relevant managerial experience, be able to demonstrate and have an interest in optical education.

The successful applicant will lead a small experienced team delivering a number of key functions of the College:

The department is responsible for enrolling, supporting and servicing all students on ABDO College blended and distance learning courses. These include the FBDO programme, the BSc (Hons) course in conjunction with Canterbury Christ Church University, contact lens and low vision courses as well as Access and other courses that are run from time to time. Members of the team attend a number of recruitment opportunities during the year to promote the courses. An ability to work flexibly to include occasional evenings and weekends would be essential.

You will deal with major employers as well as independent practice owners, liaise with tutors and supervisors and have overall responsibility for all documentation within the department including assisting with the preparation of documents for official GOC visits. You will also work closely with our university partner so an understanding of the higher education framework would be an advantage.

In addition the department handles the ABDO student accommodation block and all bookings, as well as having responsibility for the ABDO College Bookshop.

In order to take on this responsible position you will need to demonstrate key leadership skills, an ability to think strategically, a willingness to go the ‘extra mile’ to get the job done and to share the ethos of both the College and the Association that we strive to be the best in all that we do.

Applications should include a full CV, a letter setting out your suitability for the position and the names and addresses of three referees. This should be addressed to:
Jo Underwood, Principal, ABDO College, Godmersham Park, Godmersham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 7DT

For any additional information or to discuss the post, telephone Jo on 01227 733 906 or email junderwood@abdocollege.org.uk.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on Thursday 22 August 2014

It is anticipated that interviews will take place in September 2014.