Digital Skills and Work Skills Programme Lead in Guildford

The starting salary for this role is £38,090 per annum, working 36 hours per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and enthusiastic Digital Skills and Work Skills Programme Lead Full Time on a permanent contract to lead a busy, dynamic, and growing department that delivers Digital Skills and Work Skills courses. The provision is delivered face-to-face at our Camberley, Guildford, Woking, Molesey and Sunbury Centres. We also offer remote classes. This post will be based at one of our Centres and can be discussed further at interview. Travel within Surrey to our other centres and venues will be required, so the post-holder must be a car user. There will be occasional evening and weekend work.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About The Role

In this role, you will lead the Digital Skills and Work Skills provision, fostering a motivated and high-performing team culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose. Through clear direction and support, you will enable tutors to deliver consistently high standards across both remote and face-to-face learning. Working closely with the Skills and Employability Manager and wider colleagues, you will contribute to the strategic planning and development of a responsive Digital Skills and Work Skills curriculum. You will also build strong operational links with Admissions and Exams to ensure accurate learner placement through effective Initial Assessment and the smooth, compliant delivery of EDSQ qualifications. You will champion high-quality, learner-centred provision aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and the service's Quality Framework. By leading, supporting and challenging tutors, you will drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring consistently positive learner outcomes. You will maintain robust quality assurance processes and ensure all provision meets awarding body requirements. Your experience of organising EDSQ exams and implementing effective assessment practices will underpin strong learner progression and achievement. You will shape inclusive and aspirational learning programmes that respond to local and national priorities, enabling adult learners across Surrey to develop skills, confidence and independence. With a clear focus on widening participation, you will ensure provision reaches those who need it most and supports progression into further learning, employment and community engagement. Through a commitment to continuous improvement, you will play a key role in raising aspirations, improving outcomes and delivering a meaningful, measurable impact on learners' lives.

Your application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills:

• A recognised teaching qualification and substantial experience teaching Work Skills and Digital Skills with a strong understanding of adult learning principles
• Proven experience conducting or participating in formal observations of teaching and learning, aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
• Demonstrated success in working within an Ofsted-regulated environment to maintain and enhance high standards of teaching, learning and learner support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside strong IT proficiency to support teaching, planning and quality assurance
• Experience in marking and internal verification (IV) of vocational qualifications, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards and supporting learner achievement

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/09/2026 with interviews planned to follow.

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Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.