Head of Workforce Development and Skills: University of Central Lancashire
- Job Reference: REQ005730
- Date Posted: Thursday, 24th June 2021
- Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 7th July 2021
- Location: Preston Campus
- Grade/Salary: I (£44,045 – £51,034)
- Basis: Indefinite
- School/Service: Research and Enterprise Service
- Hours: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Interview Date: To be confirmed
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual who is passionate about skills and employee training and development and employer engagement. The University offers a large portfolio of degree apprenticeships and skills training for the workforce and we are seeking an individual who can engage and encourage internal stakeholders across the institution, involving academics and different professional services to deliver a professional product and service to the employee and employer. This role will lead on the identification, development, promotion and management of all workforce development opportunities such as degree apprenticeships, continuing professional development and our skills training offer ensuring activity is compliant with professional and regulatory requirements and accreditation, governance and legislation. You will work closely with the Head of the Enterprise and Engagement Unit.
The successful candidate will be comfortable with supporting funding applications, working with academics, facilitating engagement with staff from various professional services as well as identifying and securing new employers to engage with our portfolio and then maintaining an excellent client experience through efficient and effective account and contract management. Candidates will be educated to degree level or have equivalent industry experience and be committed to CPD.
This portfolio brings together various internal and external stakeholders and as such you will need to be highly organised and demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills using effective influencing and negotiating skills. We are committed to growing the research, innovation and enterprise activity at the University and this in an exciting opportunity to influence and lead that growth.
The post is located in the Research and Enterprise Service (RES) and you will have an opportunity to play a leadership role in a new Service of enthusiastic professional services staff in the heart of Lancashire, a location with excellent transport links to major UK cities including Manchester and London.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.