DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR - LCCM (LONDON)

Are you passionate about quality and standards in higher education and highly experienced in shaping teaching and learning strategies in music, arts or other creative subject areas? At LCCM we are looking for a proven professional Deputy Managing Director to help us continue to deliver sector-leading education for our growing and diverse student population. Our students absolutely love The Music Box, our custom built six-storey creative hub in Central London featuring recording studios and a fully licensed entertainment venue as well as classrooms, performance and practice rooms, Mac labs, piano rooms and soundproofed practice booths. We already have a reputation for attracting, nurturing and producing switched on, industry ready talent. Our graduates are musicians, songwriters and producers working with the likes of George Ezra, Jalen Ngonda, & Jordan Rakei; artists in their own right such as Tom Walker, Annatoria, Joy Anonymous or Rhys Lewis and rising executives at leading music companies like Warner, Universal, Sony and Live Nation. Music can be the great leveler. We are committed to supporting and nurturing talent from all backgrounds, fostering creativity and communication skills, transforming lives and the industry by preparing our students for success in a future music industry that they will help shape. If this is a vision you can lead and deliver, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. As the Deputy Managing Director, you will have oversight of all functions within the College ensuring appropriate financial planning and structures, policies and procedures are in place to deliver the College strategy, commercial and financial target, maintaining operational awareness and mitigating risk. You will work closely with the MD, Principal and College Senior Management Team (SMT) to develop and implement strategies that align with the College mission and objectives, achieving appropriate KPIs. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, strategic vision, and a proven track record in managing educational institutions or similar organizations. Your main responsibilities will include the following: Support the MD in the preparation of a corporate plan and annual business plan and monitor progress against these plans to ensure that the College attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible. Provide strategic advice and guidance to the MD / GUS Board, to keep them aware of developments within the industry and to ensure that the appropriate policies are developed to meet the Colleges' mission and objectives and to comply with all relevant statutory and other regulations. Ensure that the College remains at the forefront in the sector, applies the most cost-effective methods and approaches, provides leading-edge programmes and services and retains its competitive edge. Oversee and report to the MD/ /Board outcomes for the commercial, and Operations within the College, working in conjunction with senior staff. Oversee and control the work and resources of the College and ensure the recruitment and retention of the required numbers and types of well-motivated, trained and developed staff to ensure that it achieves its mission and objectives. Develop and direct the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that the College complies with all health and safety and other statutory regulations. To provide inspirational and effective leadership for the College and have an unwavering focus on improving the student experience. Support the MD in the Preparation, acceptance, and monitoring the implementation of the annual budget to ensure that budget targets are met, that revenue flows are maximised and that fixed costs are minimised. Develop and maintain an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the products, services and image of the College in the wider community. Deputise for the MD if required in the representation of the College in negotiations with customers, suppliers, government departments and other key contacts to secure the most effective contract terms for the College. Minimum of 5 years of management experience within HE music institute Demonstrated leadership and management skills at both strategic and operational levels Graduate university qualifications, in educational administration or management or related field/s, together with extensive managerial experience, preferably in education Highly developed interpersonal, communication, presentation and negotiation skills Proven ability to initiate, lead and implement growth strategies and tactics which have made a significant contribution to sustainable business growth ― preferably in an educational environment What we offer our Colleagues: 25 days annual leave Pension 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply) Vision Express Eye Care Vouchers Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply) Staff Discount Scheme – via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics etc Employee Assistance Programme. Refer a friend scheme for staff members (T&Cs apply). Social events on campus and through GUS Social Committee "GOSH - GUS on Staff Happiness". To apply , It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at LCCM. Just click on the apply button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV to express your interest in the role.. Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK . Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not offer visa sponsorships. We acknowledge receipt of your CV for a position at LCCM and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success. LCCM is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief At LCCM, we anticipate that we will retain your data as part of the recruitment process for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it has been collected unless we have sought your consent to keep your data on file for future job vacancies.