Area Manager

Education Development Trust; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Area Manager to oversee the National Careers Service in Sheffield and surrounding areas. This full-time role involves managing teams, meeting targets, and building stakeholder relationships. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including holiday and pension schemes.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Matched Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Discounted gym memberships

Health care cash plan

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing App

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams across multiple sites.
• Ability to analyze performance data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful operation of the National Careers Service.
• Ensure contractual targets and quality standards are met.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Knowledge of Labour Market

Job description

About the role

Job title: NCS Area Manager

Location: Sheffield with travel to Huddersfield, Kirklees, Wakefield, and South Yorkshire

This role will be on-site with flexibility for hybrid working

This is a full-time, permanent role (37 hours per week).

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Area Manager to join our Education Development Trust careers team covering Sheffield and surrounding areas.

As an Area Manager, you will play a key role in the regional management of the contract area, effectively managing the successful operation and delivery of the National Careers Service in a designated area, ensuring contractual targets and quality standards are met.

You will:

• Have experience of managing teams, ideally across multiple sites
• Have experience of managing performance in the context of targets/KPIs
• Be highly analytical, able to collate and analyse performance and contextual data to inform decision-making
• Have a collaborative approach with demonstrable experience of building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Translate national policy and strategic objectives into practical local plans and actions
• Be organized and methodical, with excellent administration and IT skills, including social media knowledge
• Understand the career information, advice & guidance agenda for adults
• Have knowledge of the labour market and issues related to learning and employment
• Be proficient with online platforms for meetings and work commitments
• Hold a full, clean driving license with access to a vehicle or reliable public transport for your managed areas

A full list of job objectives and requirements can be found in the job description on our website.

Deadline for applications: Midnight 26 May (we reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received).

Interview Process:

We run interview days to support the selection process, including an introduction to EDT and the Careers sector. These are preferably in-person but may be virtual if necessary.

Interview details: An Interview Day will take place on 03 June in Sheffield. Second interviews, if required, will be scheduled later.

How to apply:

Complete and submit an application form through our website.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £37,471.00 per annum FTE

Benefits include:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health care cash plan
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing App

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, with relevant checks including a basic DBS check.

Our organization values diversity and inclusivity. If you require adjustments or have specific needs, please inform us. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme.

We acknowledge the role of AI tools in applications but emphasize authenticity and personal input in responses. Disclose if AI assistance was used in your application.

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About the organization

Education Development Trust has over 20 years of experience in providing services that bridge education, training, and employment, managing programs that deliver careers, employment, and skills support.

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