Strategic Skills & Employment Programs Lead

Wiltshire Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is recruiting a Skills Programme Manager to lead employment and skills programmes such as Skills Bootcamps and Connect to Work. The role requires strong programme management, budget oversight, and collaboration with partners and stakeholders to achieve funded outcomes.

The post supports disadvantaged learners, with hybrid working and a focus on improving participation in skills and employment opportunities across Wiltshire.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Strong programme and project management skills.
• Experience delivering skills or education programmes.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and work with partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of employment and skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and Connect to Work.
• Ensure targets are met, funding requirements are complied with and outcomes are positive.
• Oversee budgets, provider performance, quality assurance and stakeholder partnerships.
• Manage teams and develop programmes while driving service improvements.

Skills

Programme management

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Data reporting

ICT systems

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

Wiltshire Council is recruiting a Skills Programme Manager to lead employment and skills programmes such as Skills Bootcamps and Connect to Work. The role requires strong programme management, budget oversight, and collaboration with partners and stakeholders to achieve funded outcomes.

The post supports disadvantaged learners, with hybrid working and a focus on improving participation in skills and employment opportunities across Wiltshire.