Community & Learning Skills Manager - WMF2359e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a leader for their Adult Learning team to manage a diverse curriculum and ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have educational management experience, understand community needs, and possess excellent communication skills. This role includes working at Barrow Library and local travel; a driving licence is essential.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, flexible, and passionate about driving change.
• Experience in an educational setting and managing a team.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence using technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Adult Learning team through a period of change.
• Manage a wide curriculum including Mathematics, English, and Digital Skills.
• Ensure the centre runs smoothly and efficiently through excellent communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Administrative Skills

Understanding of Community Needs

Job description

Overview

Our friendly and hardworking Adult Learning team are looking for the right person to lead them through this exciting time of change in Barrow. We’re all about using the power of education to create opportunities for people in the town to improve their lives, learn new skills and get closer to employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Adult Learning team through a period of change in Barrow.
• Manage a wide curriculum including Mathematics, English, ESOL, Digital Skills, Wellbeing and Employability.
• Ensure the centre runs smoothly and efficiently through excellent communication and administrative techniques.
• Base location is Barrow Library with travel across the local area and occasionally across the County; a driving licence is essential. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications and requirements

• Enthusiastic, flexible, and have a real passion to drive change.
• Experience in an educational setting, managing a team, and some experience of partnership working.
• Good understanding of the communities and employers in Barrow and the ability to connect needs to opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, confidence using technology, and strong administrative techniques.
• Based in Barrow Library with willingness to travel; driving licence is essential.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.

What we can offer

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

Adult Learning Recruitment Leaflet

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you think this sounds like you and would like to find out more please contact Jo Collins, Area and Curriculum Manager, on 07342 707090.

We are holding Teams meetings on the following dates where you can ask any questions you may have about the role:

Wednesday 29th October 2025

11:00am to 12:00 Noon

Microsoft Teams

Meeting ID: 376 637 884 940 0

Passcode: dY744sd2

Thursday 30th October 2025

18:00 to 19:00

Microsoft Teams

Meeting ID: 390 189 884 049 9

Passcode: fh9sZ7Fp

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 9th November 2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.