Senior Leader, Workforce Development & Regional Growth

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY; Oak Tree; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Flexible working

27 Days annual leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Private Counselling

Cycle to Work

Car Lease Scheme

Free Parking

On Site Café with staff Discount

Job summary

Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking an experienced Head of Workforce Development to lead skills, careers and employment programmes. You will manage major funding programmes, including devolved skills initiatives, and ensure alignment with employer demand and the region's growth plans.

You will collaborate with employers, education providers, government, councils and partners to build a resilient regional workforce, capable of delivering growth and long-term prosperity.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of creating and delivering workforce, skills, careers or employment plans that benefit residents and employers.
• Experience leading large programmes with public funding, governance and compliance.
• Good understanding of labour market trends, workforce planning and how skills support growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead Skills, Employment, Workforce Development or Economic Growth programmes.
• Secure and manage major funding programmes with focus on value for money.
• Align workforce activity with employer demand and regional priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Workforce development

Stakeholder engagement

Public funding governance

Budget management

Programme delivery

Partnership building

Communication & influencing

Team development

Public sector experience

Job description

Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking an experienced Head of Workforce Development to lead skills, careers and employment programmes. You will manage major funding programmes, including devolved skills initiatives, and ensure alignment with employer demand and the region's growth plans.

You will collaborate with employers, education providers, government, councils and partners to build a resilient regional workforce, capable of delivering growth and long-term prosperity.