Workforce Delivery Officer

Tees Valley is where five unique boroughs come together to make one remarkable region – one that harnesses its inventive spirit to get things done.

Tees Valley Combined Authority was established in 2016 with devolved powers and funding from central Government transport; infrastructure; education, employment and skills; inward investment and business growth; culture and tourism; and research, innovation and Net Zero.

TVCA is led by the Tees Valley Mayor and Cabinet, made up of the Leaders of our five constituent local authorities – Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. Its work is supported by the Tees Valley Business Board, giving local businesses a voice in TVCA’s policy and decision-making.

The Combined Authority’s powers are backed by more than £1.7billion of funding for projects, schemes and programmes to make the region an incredible place to live, work, invest, visit and study. Some major projects led or backed by TVCA over the past decade include:

• The transformation and upgrades to Darlington, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Eaglescliffe and Billingham stations
• The establishment of the South Tees Development Corporation and subsequent creation of Teesworks, the UK’s largest industrial zone, home to major clean energy projects
• Bringing Teesside International Airport back into public control
• Establishing a £160million Investment Zone – the UK’s only to focus on digital and creative sectors
• Setting up the Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Development Corporations to transform the town centres
• The development of Northern School of Art’s new Middlesbrough campus and regeneration of its Hartlepool campus
• Driving education and skills at all levels, including our devolved funding over adult education
• Using our powers as the region’s Destination Marketing Organisation to bring big-ticket concerts, events and competitions to Tees Valley
• Numerous infrastructure and place-building projects including Stockton’s Waterfront Urban Park, Middlesbrough’s Boho Zone, Redcar’s Regent Cinema, Hartlepool’s Highlight centre and Darlington’s Central Park developments.

We’re proud of our historical impact across the globe – from being the place that built the world thanks to our rich steel heritage to making it connected through the creation of the first passenger railway. We’re now the area which will change the future, thanks to pioneering clean energy and digital innovations.

That’s reflected in our ten-year Local Growth Plan, which sets out how we are going to capitalise on our key sectors, local strengths, workers’ expertise, world-class assets and knowledge-sharing to make sure every investment is joined up and works to turbocharge our economy.

We love our diverse region, the five boroughs and their strengths that make Tees Valley greater than the sum of its parts, where the industrial skyline impressively frames rolling green landscapes and beautiful coastlines. A place of cultural and economic growth, where anything is possible.

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Workforce Delivery Officer to support the successful delivery of skills and workforce development programmes across the Tees Valley.

Working with training providers, employers, stakeholders and colleagues across the Combined Authority, you’ll play a key role in managing a portfolio of workforce development initiatives, including devolved Adult Skills Fund programmes. You’ll monitor performance, support programme delivery, manage stakeholder relationships and help ensure public funding delivers meaningful outcomes for residents, employers and communities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to programmes that improve skills, support workforce development and help drive economic growth across the Tees Valley while working with a broad range of partners and stakeholders.

Role Requirements

You will be an organised and collaborative individual with experience of supporting the delivery of programmes, projects or services within a skills, employment, education or public sector environment.

You will have:

• Experience of coordinating, monitoring or supporting the delivery of programmes, projects or contracts, preferably within skills, education, employment or workforce development.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with providers, employers, stakeholders and internal teams.
• Experience of performance monitoring and reporting, with the ability to analyse information and identify areas for improvement.
• A good understanding of programme governance, funding requirements and performance management processes.
• Experience of managing information and data accurately, maintaining clear records and producing reports for a range of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience of identifying and escalating risks, issues and delivery challenges where appropriate.
• Good financial awareness, with experience of monitoring budgets or supporting value-for-money delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build positive working relationships and influence outcomes.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering high-quality services and continuous improvement.

Above all, you’ll be passionate about supporting skills and workforce development, helping to ensure programmes deliver real benefits for residents, employers and the wider Tees Valley economy.

• 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contribution)
• Access to PrivateCounsellingSessions
• Access to PhysioTherapySessions
• Specsavers Eye-Care Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Free Parking
• On Site Café with staff Discount & more!

Other information

TVCA is proud to hold Disability Confident Leader status and is committed to continuously developing best-practice approaches to inclusion. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Should you need the application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team atTVCAHR@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk or call 07469 918937 so we can discuss how best to support you.

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