Director of Education

Job title:

Director of Education

Company

Institute of Acoustics

Job description

The Institute of Acoustics is the UK’s professional body for those working in
acoustics, noise and vibration. It was formed in 1974 and currently has over 3000
members from diverse backgrounds, including engineers, scientists, educators,
lawyers, occupational hygienists, architects and environmental health officers. Our
members embrace aspects of acoustics from a wide range of perspectives, such as
aerodynamics, architectural acoustics, building acoustics, electroacoustics,
engineering dynamics, noise and vibration, hearing, speech and underwater
acoustics.The Institute of Acoustics is a nominated body of the Engineering Council, offering
registration at Chartered and Incorporated Engineer levels.The IOA also plays a strong education role in the field by delivering a Postgraduate
Diploma in “Acoustics and Noise Control” and several “Certificate of Competence”
courses in selected centres across the country in collaboration with the London
South Bank University, the University of Derby, and the University of Salford. The
Diploma is also delivered online with students attending online sessions in many
countries across the globe.Proposed Education DevelopmentThe Institute is investing in its digital infrastructure, this will significantly improve the
Institute’s digital presence and online services for members and students. The
Director of Education will be responsible for making use of these improvements to
develop and expand the Institute’s education services. Their role will include
investigating and developing new courses and modules as well as delivery options to
meet the needs of acousticians at technician and professional level. This may
include franchise arrangements with education providers overseas and could involve
occasional international travel.Role SpecificationJob Title:Director of Education – IOA Centre for Sound and Vibration StudiesResponsible to:
Chief ExecDate:As early as possibleResponsible for:Commercial provision of the IOA’s Education Services. This mainly comprises the
qualifications portfolio, i.e. Diploma and Certificated Short Courses, but also includes CPD
material as part of corporate resource development programmes.1
The IOA is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available
person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age,
religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or
disability
IOA DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Providing leadership and advice in relation to the development of structures and resources
required to deliver a multi-platform portfolio of education and training servicesEnsuring the ongoing review of course syllabus content and material, and exploring
opportunities for the development of new courses.Implementation of the IOA Education Strategy.Job Context:The IOA has an Education Strategy which describes its aims and objectives for the future
development of its Education Services. The Director will be expected to provide high level
strategic and operational contributions with the purpose of pursuing the Institute’s vision for
their Education Service and achieving their strategic aims and objectives.Major Responsibilities:1. To advise, guide and coach/challenge the CEO and Council in the development of
strategy for client-facing education in the acoustics profession.2. To co-ordinate educational requirements with Education Committee, support staff
and member volunteers within the Education Team, ensuring that a coherent
strategy is developed across all levels of acoustics education and training, through a
clear “road-map”, with direction of travel and maximising online learning.3. To provide leadership, strategic guidance, direction and motivation to staff and
volunteers to support the organisation’s primary purpose and objectives. To ensure
that the contributions of individuals are maximised and that their own potential is
developed.4. To lead the work of the Education Committee and its outcomes, supporting the Chair
to deliver the Committee and its subcommittees to deliver their portfolio of
responsibilities.5. To maintain governance and oversight of the education portfolio of products and
services, accountable for quality and delivery to meet internal and external
requirements, frameworks and rules.6. To review regularly, in conjunction with the CEO, the structure of the education
function and its management processes and make recommendations for
improvements.7. To advise on, and contribute to, the development, formulation and implementation of
policy in respect of Education, preparing reports and position papers on a range of
educational topics and activities as required by the CEO and to assist in the
formulation of strategic direction and objectives8. To provide a response, in conjunction with the HR function, to the organisation’s
internal training needs, managing the procurement and tendering process by external
providers and developing relationships with existing providers as well as researching
new and appropriate suppliers.2
The IOA is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available
person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age,
religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or
disability
IOA DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
9. To manage the performance of direct reports, rewarding desired behaviour and
taking remedial action where individuals fall short.10. To manage, prepare and monitor the budget, and achieve revenue and contribution
targets as agreed with the CEO from educational activities.11. To seek improvements to the ways in which education is provided at local and
national levels, including development of educational materials for students,
apprentices, and learners, enhancing the teaching skills of tutors and assessors, and
establishing means by which the quality of education and learning provided by the
Institute can be meaningfully evaluated.12. To support the administrative framework and service standards for providing a
professional education service to the members, students, apprentices, and learners
of the Institute. Some services are commercially provided, others are provided as
benefits of membership.13. To act as liaison with key educational partners, at present including (at this point in
time) independent consultants, assessors and training organisations to review and
develop other strategies and partnerships in support of the Vision.14. To establish relationships with a broad range of external organisations, including
major employer organisations and kindred professional institutes to ensure that their
interests and needs are fully considered in the development of policies and
programmes.15. To formulate specific programmes designed to support on-going professional
development for acoustics professionals, including collaboration with specialist
societies in the development and production of curricula.16. Influence of related sales and marketing activities. This involves consistent liaison
with the marketing, business development and membership services department to
develop a marketing strategy, as this will impact on the success of enrolments.17. To keep ahead of new developments within the education arena/activity for the
improved service and product development, ensuring that these are, where a case is
proven, part of the Institute’s future strategy and plans.Person specification

• Senior level management experience in public or private professional education, with

successful track record of leading qualifications delivery programs and course
development

• Entrepreneurial, with experience of joint development with educational and

commercial partners and clients

• Proven track record of influencing, and communication skills
• Political acumen, and the ability to liaise with key stakeholders i.e. interested internal

and external parties with disparate and sometimes conflicting agenda

• Energy and enthusiasm along with a ‘can do’ attitude
• The ability to drive and motivate subordinates and peers and to relate effectively with

external key parties with immediate impact

• Good management and motivation skills and track record

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The IOA is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available
person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age,
religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or
disability
IOA DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

• A balance of being able to deal accurately with details while not losing sight of the

organisation’s vision

• Personal drive, determination and resilience
• Understanding of the role of a Members’ Institute
• Ambition to develop the sphere of acoustics education and training
• Previous experience of procurement both as a provider and as a buyer
• A proven track record of being able to meet financial targets and budgets

Workload Dimensions: The role will be supported by administrative staff who will report
directly to the Director. The Director will have the ability to flex their duties as the education
service evolves. Tutors and examiners support the Institute’s courses on a contractual
rather than employed basis.Salary: Commensurate with the candidate’s experience, employer’s pension contribution,
work, and related travel expenses4
The IOA is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available
person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age,
religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or

Expected salary

Location

London – Kindred, TAS

Job date

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 07:29:30 GMT

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