At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative training programmes that transform careers and support economic growth.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on future skills and employability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension, and funded training opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting career development opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by developing skills that meet local needs and drive success.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading teams and managing government-funded training programmes.
The predicted salary is between 38556 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about developing innovative training programmes that meet the future skills needs of employers and communities? Do you want to lead a high‑performing team that helps adults transform their careers while supporting regional economic growth? We are seeking an ambitious and proactive Skills Manager to join our Adult & Future Skills team. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving the development, growth and quality of our future skills, employability and online learning provision.
Working closely with employers, stakeholders, curriculum teams and funding partners, you will ensure our programmes respond to local skills needs, support economic priorities and deliver outstanding outcomes for learners. You will lead the development of new training opportunities, including employer‑responsive provision, commercial courses, bootcamps and adult learning programmes, while managing quality, performance and income targets across the department.
This exciting role will include:
- Leading the growth and delivery of future skills, employability and online learning programmes that respond to local and regional skills needs.
- Managing and developing teams to deliver outstanding teaching, learning, assessment and learner outcomes.
- Working with employers, industry partners, DWP, Jobcentre Plus and other stakeholders to identify workforce skills requirements and develop innovative training solutions.
- Driving business growth, income generation and employer engagement through funded and commercial training opportunities.
If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd love to hear from you:
- Experience of leading and performance managing teams delivering government‑funded training programmes.
- Strong understanding of employability, adult learning, workforce development and future skills agendas.
- Experience managing quality processes, standardisation activity and external quality assurance requirements.
- Level 4 qualification (or above), Level 2 English and Maths, and excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
Closing date 19.08.2026
Interview Date: 27.08.2026
College location: Cross College – Based in Eastbourne
Annual salary: Circa £37,000 (Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)
Hours: Full time – 37 Hours/52.14 weeks
In return, we can offer you: A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.
All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Email: peopleservices@escg.ac.uk
Skills Manager in Eastbourne employer: East Sussex College Group
Join our Hastings campus as a Quality Lead and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding student experiences. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, with access to funded teaching qualifications and a range of training courses to enhance your career growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the education sector.
