Strategic Early Years & Workforce Development Lead

CRA Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is seeking an experienced Business & Workforce Development Manager to provide strategic leadership for workforce development and childcare delivery across the borough. The role involves overseeing training services, managing early years initiatives, and developing partnerships with schools and providers. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in early years, strong business planning skills, and proven experience with government funding. This interim position calls for excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in early years, childcare, education or workforce development.
• Strong knowledge of business planning and financial management.
• Proven experience managing government-funded programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for workforce development and business planning.
• Lead on the development and delivery of a comprehensive workforce development plan.
• Manage and monitor budgets for workforce development and childcare entitlement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

A local authority in Greater London is seeking an experienced Business & Workforce Development Manager to provide strategic leadership for workforce development and childcare delivery across the borough. The role involves overseeing training services, managing early years initiatives, and developing partnerships with schools and providers. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in early years, strong business planning skills, and proven experience with government funding. This interim position calls for excellent communication and leadership abilities.