At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the CCR Investment Zone Programme, managing budgets and partnerships for economic growth.
- Company: Cardiff and Vale College, a key player in regional skills development.
- Benefits: Generous pension scheme, health plan, employee discounts, and access to wellness apps.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for collaboration across education and industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on skills and economic growth in South East Wales.
- Qualifications: Degree and recognised project management qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Cardiff and Vale College is recruiting a project manager to lead delivery of the Cardiff Capital Region Investment Zone Programme, a £4.12 million skills and economic growth initiative for South East Wales, and secondment is available. The post covers mobilisation, budgets, funding compliance and reporting to funders, and leads a small project team across multiple partners. It suits someone who builds regional partnerships with universities, further education, employers and funding bodies. A degree and a recognised project management qualification are essential.
What the job involves:
- Lead and manage delivery of the CCR Investment Zone Programme, ensuring milestones, objectives, budgets and funding requirements are met.
- Co-design innovative skills interventions with industry and education partners to meet employer needs.
- Manage relationships with Higher Education, Further Education and industry partners across the region.
- Monitor performance, risks, budgets and compliance, and report progress to stakeholders and funding bodies.
- Lead a small project team and coordinate delivery across partners and workstreams.
- Evaluate project outcomes and identify opportunities for future investment and sustainable delivery.
- Support learner recruitment alongside Business Development, Marketing and Student Services teams.
- Work with curriculum, commercial and project teams across the College and partners to maximise impact.
What’s required:
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualification; Recognised project management qualification.
- Experience: Substantial experience in project management, partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
- Skills & knowledge: Excellent organisational, communication and analytical skills; Strong understanding of Welsh Government priorities, labour market intelligence and skills development.
- Checks & eligibility: Satisfactory pre-employment checks.
- Nice to have: Welsh language skills; Experience within a government-funded programme environment.
What’s offered:
- Membership of a generous pension scheme.
- Cash health plan.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to the Headspace app.
- Employee discounts through Reward Gateway.
Project Manager: CCR Investment Zone Programme in Wales employer: Cardiff and Vale College
Cardiff and Vale College is an exceptional employer, offering a rewarding career as an Additional Support Assistant within an award-winning Inclusive Learning team. With generous benefits such as a robust pension scheme, health plans, and opportunities for professional growth, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that values collaboration and the positive impact they have on learners' lives. The college's commitment to inclusivity and flexibility, along with its multiple campuses, ensures a dynamic and fulfilling work environment for all staff.
