Employment And Skills Delivery Manager

 About the role

The Employment and Skills team of the LEP commissions and delivers projects to benefit the local area, with the aim of helping local residents develop new skills and local businesses to grow.   Working predominantly on the adult Employment and Skills agenda for the LEP, the successful candidate with manage the local Skills Bootcamp training programme and deliver actions against our apprenticeship strategy, reporting to the Employment and Skills Executive Manager. 

Working across the LEP team and Lincolnshire County Council you will contribute to the wider economic priorities of the area.  The successful candidate will work with a number  of local and national partners including the Department for Education, Job Centres and local councils so must be able to demonstrate excellent partnership skills. 

You will be responsible for the line management of one member of staff and managing 15-20 contractual relationships with colleges and training providers.

The position is on a 2-year fixed term basis with potential/aspiration to become permanent if funding is available. 

Travel around Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland will be expected as part of the job, therefore access to a vehicle will be essential. 

About the team

The team are friendly and supportive, busy, matching the fast-paced nature of some of the work required, but that also means that we work flexibly. We come together for regular team days as well as quarterly away days.  You can find out more about the Greater Lincolnshire LEP on our website. www.greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk

About you

We are looking for an experienced project manager,  someone qualified to degree level or equivalent with a track record of managing projects and competing priorities within a local government, public sector or similar setting. Ideally you should have an understanding of the adult skills and training sector and national skills policy.   You should be able to manage a broad portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery in a timely manner.  

The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, so they can work effectively with a wide range of partners at local and national level, as well as manage contracts with local partners.  You should have an eye for detail, and good analytical skills,  as the Skills Bootcamp programme relies on a complex claims process so must be comfortable using excel spreadsheets. 

The ideal candidate will need to;

• Be up to date with current government policy impacting on Employment and Skills
• Be able to demonstrate understanding of public sector funding principles and practices such as approvals, procurement and grant funding
• Have prior experience of national adult Employment and Skills schemes and funding
• Be a confident contract manager, with proven project management 

Our Offer To You

Our environment is supportive and we are ambitious for both the people who work here and the residents of the county. In addition to a competitive salary, you can enjoy hybrid working, a flexible working pattern, (Attendance in the office in Lincoln is expected at least once a week), generous annual leave and pension scheme and exciting training and development opportunities.  We will consider part time solutions for the right candidate.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering;

• A Contributory pension.
• Payment of professional fees.
• 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 in our rewards and benefits brochure

What Next

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Clare Hughes via email clare.hughes@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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.

Applications close 12/05/24 and interviews will be held 22/05/24

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.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.