Join us as Delivery Manager and lead a flagship, government-funded programme transforming lives across Wiltshire and Swindon. Backed by over £100m nationally, this high-profile initiative tackles economic inactivity and supports people with health conditions or disabilities into sustainable employment. You will play a central role in delivering meaningful social and economic impact in your region.
The Targeted Education Service supports vulnerable learners and those at risk of disadvantage to access education, training, and employment. Spanning school age to adult learning, it promotes inclusion, economic opportunity, and collaboration across education and skills, helping individuals build confidence, achieve their potential, and fully engage in society.
You will shape and drive a complex, place-based programme built on evidence-led Supported Employment models. Leading multi-agency delivery, you will ensure strong performance, quality outcomes, and a clear focus on helping participants secure and retain work. Your role will combine strategic leadership with operational oversight; managing teams, budgets, data, and risk, while ensuring compliance with DWP requirements.
Crucially, you will build influential partnerships with senior stakeholders across local government, the NHS, employers, and delivery partners. By aligning strategy, engagement, and performance, you’ll create a shared vision that improves employment outcomes and maximises opportunities for those most in need. This is a unique opportunity to lead a major programme that drives inclusion, growth, and lasting change; if you’re passionate about creating opportunities and leading meaningful change, apply now to make a real impact through sustainable employment.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
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, at katie.cross@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 012257 13424 x13424
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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.
Application criteria
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.
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Responsibilities
Managing the teams delivering Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF), and Individual Placement Support (IPS) models of supported employment, in line with the programme requirements set out by the DWP, including support for those already in work, and at risk of losing employment. Managing the fidelity assurance, quality of programme, targeted geographical spread, caseload auditing, stakeholder engagement and reporting on performance.
