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Enterprise Works provides an environment for supported employment and broader learning opportunities for those with learning disabilities and a broader apprenticeship offer in a real employment environment. The Works currently encompasses a Timber workshop a Retail Counter, along with a Community Meals service. The latter is the subject of a review.
In alignment with the supported employment strategy 2018-22 this role is responsible for the development of a new business model for Enterprise Works, that enables the successful development of all employees by way of a range of experiences and opportunities for these individuals.
This new model will also allow the opportunity for Care Experienced young people to gain work experience and provide learning and apprenticeship opportunities to council housing tenants and their immediate families.
The post holder must ensure Enterprise Works becomes a financially viable business unit within the Council.
The 2 year interim position will allow for the right candidate to take forward the ambitious plans for Enterprise Works, are you the key player we are looking for?
Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.
Your next steps
Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Further information from Arlene Griffin, Head of Housing Commissioning and Strategy at agriffin@swindon.gov.uk
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk