At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver impactful employment and skills programmes for vulnerable learners.
- Company: Join Wiltshire Council, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged groups while driving economic growth.
- Qualifications: Degree-level education or equivalent experience in programme management.
The predicted salary is between 50908 - 53051 £ per year.
Salary: £50,908 - £53,051 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 12 October 2026
Our targeted education team is looking for a skills programme manager. The Targeted Education Service supports vulnerable learners and those facing disadvantage to access education, training, employment, and further learning opportunities. Working with internal teams and external partners, the service helps improve skills, promote inclusion, and support economic growth across Wiltshire.
The Skills Programme Manager will lead the delivery of employment and skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and Connect to Work, ensuring they achieve targets, comply with funding requirements and deliver positive outcomes. The role oversees budgets, provider performance, quality assurance, stakeholder partnerships, team management and programme development, while driving service improvements and increasing participation in skills and employment opportunities across Wiltshire.
The successful candidate will have degree-level education or equivalent experience, strong programme and project management skills and experience delivering skills or education programmes. They will have a proven ability to manage budgets, work with partners and stakeholders, support disadvantaged groups, promote programmes effectively, and use data, ICT systems, and reporting tools to drive successful outcomes.
Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details: Katie Cross, Service Manager: Skills, Employment & Partnerships Development, at Katie.Cross@wiltshire.gov.uk
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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion: Disability Confident Employer
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Skills Programme Manager employer: Wiltshire
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