At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engagement with sectors like cyber and advanced manufacturing to address skills gaps.
- Company: Join a team dedicated to aligning local education with business needs in Herefordshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary of £40,777 - £45,091 and 31 days of annual leave.
- Other info: The role includes flexible working options and support for professional memberships.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on workforce development and economic growth in Herefordshire.
- Qualifications: Experience in skills development and collaboration with employers is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40777 - 45091 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Skills Development Officer to ensure that local education, training and skills provision matches local business needs, and that they have access to a skilled workforce, both now and in the future. The role will bridge skills gaps and drive positive change through collaboration with employers, skills providers and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on and facilitate engagement with key priority sectors e.g. cyber, advanced manufacturing, construction, agri tech, high growth and green growth.
- Support sector focused forums; liaise with business leaders and promote workforce planning initiatives.
- Exploit sectoral opportunities in relation to skills development.
- Support the facilitation and commissioning of local skills and training programmes, which meet the identified skills gaps and needs of employers.
- Enable employers to recruit and develop a skilled workforce and grow the economy of Herefordshire.
- Support the development and implementation of Herefordshire Employment and Skills Strategy.
- Ensure strategic alignment of funded skills programmes.
- Work closely with the Inward Investment Manager to ensure that skills support is a clear and influential part of Herefordshire's Inward Investment offer.
- Work with new investors to provide a bespoke landing package of workforce support.
About You
Are you passionate about supporting the learning and development of people and helping them succeed in their careers? Do you enjoy working with employers and training and skills providers to deliver key employment initiatives that lead to better paid jobs? If the role sounds of interest and is aligned to your skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you.
EEO Commitment
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
- Those who indicate that they have a disability.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Benefits
- A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme.
- Salary range of £40,777 - £45,091.
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Career progression: clear pathways to progress.
- Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period.
- Flexible working: including the potential for job sharing, part time hours and agile working.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
- Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements).
- Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits.
Skills Development Officer in Hereford employer: Job Search Place Limited
This position is based in Herefordshire, where you will contribute to the Employment and Skills Strategy. The team focuses on bridging skills gaps and enhancing local workforce capabilities, ensuring alignment with business needs. Enjoy benefits like a Local Government Pension Scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.
