Area Manager – Juniper Training

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 (FTE) | Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Director of Foundation Learning | Location: West Midlands

Juniper Training is looking for a dynamic and experienced Area Manager to oversee our Performance Managers across multiple sites. This role is key to ensuring that our teams are motivated, supported, and delivering excellent outcomes for learners.

About the Role

As an Area Manager, you will:

• Lead, develop, and motivate Performance Managers in a way that reflects Juniper’s values

• Oversee staffing, performance, and operational excellence across multiple training sites

• Ensure a high-quality, positive learning experience for all students

• Safeguard students’ welfare, prevent radicalisation, and promote British Values

• Provide leadership and strategic insight to the Director of Foundation Learning on staffing and performance

• Contribute to business development by raising the profile of Juniper and building strong external relationships

• Ensure compliance with awarding/funding bodies and internal policies

• Work within budgets and monitor resource efficiency

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate an excellent remote and on-site working environment and retain a stable workforce

• Manage company resources effectively to ensure targets are met or exceeded

• Encourage and support inter-departmental and cross-site collaboration

• Communicate effectively using appropriate channels and methods

• Coach and mentor your managers to ensure consistent performance and staff development

• Monitor and evaluate centre performance, making recommendations for improvements

Person Specification

Essential:

• Level 2 English and Maths (working at)

• Proven experience of managing people

• Experience of contract management and delivering results

• Experience in the Education/Training sector

Desirable:

• Management or Coaching qualification

• Health and Safety qualification

Abilities:

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

• Effective people management and leadership skills

• Excellent communicator, able to influence and manage conflict

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results to targets

• Highly motivated, solution-focused, and innovative

• Positive, engaging personality with excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently

🎁 Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve It! 🎁

🎉 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service
💰 Buy & sell annual leave
🏋️ Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising!
🚗 Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage)
📞 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
🏆 Long service & special recognition awards
🎟️ Juniper Lottery & Dragons’ Den competitions
⭐ PRIDE monthly celebrations
🕑 Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)
🎄 Christmas Savings Club
👀 Eyecare reimbursement
🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
⚡ Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years’ service)
🛡️ Critical Illness Cover (after 5 years’ service)
🎉 Corporate events throughout the year!

🌍 Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

At Juniper Training Ltd, we believe that language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Juniper Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment process, we carefully review all applications, check employment history and references, and investigate any gaps in employment. Pre-employment checks will also include verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and relevant qualifications.

Where roles involve working with young people or vulnerable adults, they are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, which may include an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We may also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding for all.