Head of Pinc Futures

37.5 hours a week, permanent, 41-week contract

Hybrid working - combination of on-campus, remote and partner-based work

Regular national travel and occasional overnight stays

Do you have the vision, leadership and entrepreneurial drive to build something entirely new? Are you passionate about creating meaningful employment pathways for neurodivergent young people and helping them access careers in growing industries?

At Pinc, we are launching an ambitious new organisation that will transform progression opportunities for young people with SEND. We are seeking an exceptional leader to establish and grow Pinc Futures - a specialist apprenticeship and careers organisation focused on the Creative & Cultural and Eco & Green sectors.

About Pinc Futures

Pinc Futures is a new venture within the Pinc Education Group, created to develop innovative apprenticeship programmes and progression pathways for neurodivergent young people.

Our ambition is to become a national leader in inclusive apprenticeships, connecting young people with employers, industry professionals and meaningful career opportunities. Through strong partnerships, high-quality programmes and a commitment to inclusive practice, Pinc Futures will help bridge the gap between education and employment.

This is a rare opportunity to join at the very beginning and shape the future direction, culture and impact of a new organisation with national ambitions.

As Head of Pinc Futures, you will lead the creation, development and growth of this exciting new organisation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for developing the strategic vision, building employer partnerships, establishing high-quality apprenticeship provision and creating a sustainable model for long-term growth and impact.

This role combines strategic leadership, business development, quality assurance and operational delivery. You will work across the wider Pinc Group and with external partners to create opportunities that improve outcomes for neurodivergent young people and support them into rewarding careers.

Your responsibilities will include developing apprenticeship programmes, building employer networks, ensuring quality and compliance, leading a geographically dispersed team, driving organisational growth and creating progression pathways that connect education, qualifications and employment.

So, what else are we looking for?

• Significant leadership experience within Further Education, apprenticeships or skills provision with disadvantaged and/or neurodivergent young people
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship frameworks, funding and compliance
• Experience of quality assurance, continuous improvement and Ofsted readiness
• A successful track record of building and maintaining employer partnerships
• Experience leading teams across multiple locations or regions
• Strong strategic thinking, organisational and communication skills
• The ability to represent an organisation confidently with employers, partners and stakeholders
• A commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for neurodivergent young people
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and drive growth.

Our Campus clusters are as follows: Leeds Museum & Leeds Art Gallery (Leeds), Cartwright Hall & Dean Clough (Bradford & Halifax), Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery & Aston Hall (Birmingham), Touchstones, Salford Art Gallery, Bolton Museum (Greater Manchester), Manchester Museum, 22 Lever St, Manchester Craft & Design Centre (Central Manchester), Heritage Centre, The Potteries & Middleport (Macclesfield & Stoke), National Museum (Cardiff), Design Museum (London).

To find out more about this unprecedented opportunity, including DBS and other requirements, apply now.

Closing date: 28th June 2026.