Working Denbighshire Regional Programme Manager

Cyngor Sir Ddinbych _ Denbighshire County Council; Rhyl; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & Agile Working

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing program

Career development opportunities

DCC Rewards Direct

Car salary sacrifice

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Denbighshire County Council is seeking a Regional Programme Manager to provide strategic leadership for employment, skills and workforce development across North Wales. The postholder will lead partnerships, commissioning and funding delivery, ensuring services respond to local needs and changing economic conditions.

Based in Rhyl with Agile working arrangements, the role offers a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2030 and opportunities to shape regional priorities and secure investment for

Job description

Location:Based in Rhyl / Agile working

Contract:Fixed term to 31 st March 2030 (pending funding)

The Working Denbighshire Strategic Employment Service works collaboratively with local authorities, employers, education and training providers, UK and Welsh Government, and other partners to improve employment, skills and workforce development outcomes across North Wales.

Through strategic partnerships, programme development, commissioning and funding management, the service delivers innovative solutions that help people access employment, develop skills and progress within the workforce, while supporting employers to meet current and future skills needs.

The service plays a key role in securing investment, developing regional approaches and ensuring programmes align with local, regional and national priorities. Its focus is on creating opportunities for individuals, supporting resilient communities and contributing to inclusive economic growth across North Wales.

This Regional Programme Manager role will provide strategic leadership for regional employment, skills and workforce development programmes and initiatives across North Wales. The postholder will lead the development of partnerships, commissioning activity, funding opportunities and programme delivery arrangements, ensuring services remain responsive to local needs and changing economic conditions.

Working with senior leaders, funding bodies, employers, education and training providers, and partner organisations, the successful candidate will develop innovative, evidence-led solutions that improve outcomes for residents, support employers and contribute to economic prosperity. This is an exciting opportunity to shape regional priorities, influence future service development and help secure investment that delivers lasting benefits for communities across North Wales.

Find out more here: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/working-denbighshire

If you would like to discuss any aspect of this post, please contact Melanie Evans on:

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work / life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

• Flexible and Agile Working - Take control of your work / life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement - starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Your Wellbeing - Supportive, caring work environment, mental health champions, and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Your development - The chance to progress in your career, including training and promotion opportunities
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct - high street shopping, holidays, days out etc
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies

Employee benefits will vary depending on specific job role terms and conditions.

Closing date for applications: 04/11/2026.

Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language and application forms received in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.