Strategic Skills Manager

Lincolnshire County Council; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a Strategic Skills Manager to lead on projects that support strategic skills priorities and learner engagement. The role involves managing IAG and Progression Officers and promoting skills training opportunities for over 7,000 adults each year. Candidates should possess a degree, relevant teaching qualifications, and experience in project management and partnership working.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level and have relevant experience in a post-16 education environment.
• Have a minimum of Level 3 Adult Teaching Qualification (PTLLS or equivalent) or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrable experience in partnership working and managing business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to support the Council’s strategic skills priorities.
• Line manage two IAG and Progression Officers.
• Promote skills and deliver over 7,000 training places annually.

Skills

Building interpersonal relationships

Project management

Business development

Education

Degree level education

Level 3 Adult Teaching Qualification (PTLLS or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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You will lead on projects to support the Council’s strategic skills priorities, drive learner engagement through promotional activity, learner voice and building progression opportunities through partnership working, liaising with the wider teams and providers to support our strategic priorities and securing positive outcomes for learners and our communities. You'll be responsible for line managing two IAG and Progression Officers , who will drive forward improvements in supporting learners to secure positive outcomes and achieve career goals.

You will play an integral part in promoting skills and the service delivering over 7,000 training places to adults each year and driving forward the Council’s Employment and Skills Plan . We cover the whole of Lincolnshire and therefore you will need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

LCC is proud to offer an agile and flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to achieve the optimal balance between personal and professional commitments. You will be expected to work from the office with your team at least once a week, typically on Thursdays, and potentially a second day as needed. Occasionally, additional office days may be required. Some travel will be necessary to attend partnership meetings with our subcontracted providers at their locations. The Council also offers flexibility in working patterns to support a strong work-life balance, while ensuring service needs are met.

About you

On an individual basis you will actively contribute to the Council’s ambition to raise skill levels and aspirations of adults across Lincolnshire. You will work autonomously, make decisions, be effective in developing and maintaining partnership relationships, can drive forward projects and develop strategy around engagement and business development. It goes without saying that to achieve this you will need to be skilled at building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.

Ideally you will be:

• Educated to degree level and have relevant experience in a post-16 education environment.
• Have a minimum of Level 3 Adult Teaching Qualification (PTLLS or equivalent) or willingness to obtain
• Experienced in contributing to business development or marketing processes including engagement initiatives, social media and traditional marketing and developing strategy.
• Have demonstrable experience in partnership working, managing business relationships or project management
• Have suitable ICT skills (Microsoft Office)

If you have experience working in the FE sector and possess the skills to support, develop, and advocate while maintaining strong working relationships, consider joining our team. Be part of a group that promotes and delivers innovative and exciting adult skills opportunities to over 7,000 adults each year. If you are driven by positive learner outcomes and continuous improvement, the Adult Skills & Family Learning Team in Economic Development has two exciting opportunities that could be perfect for you.

About the team

You will be joining a growing team that are friendly, supportive and will champion you in your role as Strategic Skills Manager. We are an established team with a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience keen to welcome new members in our ambition to deliver outstanding adult skills provision across the county.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

Internal candidates could be offered this opportunity as a Secondment. Internal candidates should notify their manager if applying for secondment opportunities. Managers may provide support and discuss arrangements concerning this.

Whilst this role is fixed term there is a possibility it may be made permanent.

Applications will close on 09/09/24 and interviews will take place on or around 25/09/24

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Best of luck with your application

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.