Job Introduction
Are you passionate about Post 16 education and training?
We're seeking a highly motivated 16-18 Programme Manager to join the Skills and Employability Team.
You'll play a key role in developing learning and participation policy and strategy, to address the education and training needs of our 16-18 (up to 25 with SEND) population. You will support the development and raise awareness of our aspirations for the progression to employment of young people, particularly for vulnerable groups.
Main Responsibility
The post provides a varied workload which will include:
- The development and execution of strategies which enhance the learning offer for young people.
- Management of sustainable relationships with key partners and stakeholders in the learning and skills sector.
- Provision of expert advice to ensure cost-effective and appropriate support for Post 16 young people with SEND in FE and specialist provision.
- Design and lead on projects that maximise the opportunities and benefits of participating in education and training.
- Programme and performance management of delivery providers.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have:
- Qualification in education, training or SEND (e.g. trained assessor, teacher) or significant sector experience.
- Experience in project development and management, collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve results.
- Proven ability to manage and inspire a multidisciplinary team.
- An understanding of the current challenges facing local government in post-16 education and SEND
- Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail that can be demonstrated.
Interviews will take place week commencing 28th October 2024.
Don't feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Alison Matthews, Head of 16-18 Participation and Skills Email: alison.matthews@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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