The Role
Lead external engagement, strategic partnerships, policy influence and major projects to benefit learners and regional economic growth. Secure funding, manage stakeholder relationships, represent the college across forums, and drive delivery of initiatives that enhance student opportunities and institutional impact.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for building strategic partnerships, influencing policy and delivering projects that create lasting impact?
Do you want an opportunity to help shape the future of education, skills and economic development across North London and beyond, while securing opportunities that directly benefit students, employers, stakeholders and communities? If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
As Director of Partnerships, Policy and Projects, you will provide leadership for the College's external engagement, partnership development, policy influence and major project activity. You will develop and sustain high-value relationships with employers, local authorities, government agencies, including the Department for Education and the Greater London Authority, education providers and industry bodies, ensuring partnerships deliver tangible benefits for learners and support the College's long-term ambitions.
This is a dynamic role that combines strategic leadership with operational delivery. You will lead change, drive innovation and manage complex partnerships and projects across the College and its wider network of stakeholders. A key priority will be securing and delivering partnership arrangements that enhance students' learning, personal development and career progression opportunities.
Working closely with the CEO, Deputy Principals and Senior Leadership Team, you will help shape strategic priorities, identify and secure funding opportunities, and lead initiatives that strengthen the College's impact, reputation and contribution to regional growth. You will represent the College across local, sub-regional, regional and national forums, helping to position Barnet and Southgate College as a leading anchor institution for skills, workforce development and social mobility.
The College is actively engaged in a range of influential partnerships and skills initiatives, including Local London, West London Alliance, Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) activity and the Construction Technical Excellence Centre (CTEC) Hub. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in maximising the opportunities these partnerships create, ensuring the College remains at the forefront of skills development, employer engagement and economic growth.
About Barnet and Southgate College
We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.
We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.
We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence.
Potential Interview Dates:
Week commencing 13th July 2026.
Potential Interview Dates:
Week commencing 13th July 2026.
Key Responsibilities
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
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Benefits
Read our Employee Pledge here!
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.
Annual Season Ticket Loans
We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go!
A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
Cycle to Work Scheme
The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
Employee Support Helpline
The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
Eye Tests for DSE Users
The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
Flu vouchers
We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
Gym Facilities
Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments
A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
High Street Discounts
Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.
About
Barnet and Southgate College is a further education college that works in partnership with local, regional and national employers to provide bespoke training specific to industry needs.The College has a dedicated Enterprise and Employment team that works with a network of local employers and national companies to develop and provide training that meets their requirements and creates apprenticeship opportunities.The College focuses on technology and business, offering a range of qualifications and professional development courses at specialised training centres.Along with industry-led qualifications in business, childcare, health and social care and computing, the College also offers facilities to train in gas, plumbing and construction skills at the Colindale Campus; arts, new media, animation and VFX studios at the Wood Street Campus, and sports and electrical installation workshops at the Southgate Campus.The Southgate Campus is also home to our Pathway Centre, which provides specialist courses for those with learning disabilities and/or difficulties.
Skills Required
- Proven senior leadership experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships
- Experience influencing policy and working with government agencies and local authorities
- Track record of delivering complex projects and change programmes
- Experience securing and managing funding or grant opportunities
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management with employers and education providers
- Ability to represent the college externally at regional and national forums
- Experience contributing to strategic planning as part of a senior leadership team
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What We Do
Barnet and Southgate College is a leading further education institution in North London, England, committed to changing lives and empowering individuals by offering a broad spectrum of academic, vocational, and professional programmes to over 14,000 students annually.
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