Skills Funds Programme Manager

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk County Council (SCC) Skills Team to play a leading role in maximising the positive value from the significant investment and development expected in the county. You will lead on the work required to develop and establish the three funding programmes that will collectively help local residents to access skills and employment opportunities and benefits resulting from the construction of Sizewell C (SZC) nuclear power station. You will work closely with several teams across SCC (including skills, economic development and planning), with SZC and with potential beneficiaries of the funds.
- Are you interested in supporting the local area to make the most of the significant infrastructure development being taken forward in Suffolk over the next few years?
- Do you have experience of working in a role dealing with the management of grant funding programmes?
We anticipate this role will be based from Endeavour House Ipswich but will involve work across the county, with occasional travel required beyond Suffolk, as well as hybrid working, for up to 9 months subject to funding received by SCC as a result of the continued development of the Sizewell C Power Station.

Your role and responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and fully establish the SZC skills funds programme that will ensure socio-economic benefits from the SZC project are maximised, especially for those vulnerable or disadvantaged residents with barriers to education and employment.
You will work within a small supportive team that will:
- engage with several SCC service areas including skills, economic development and planning as well as our legal, communications and procurement teams
- analyse available labour market information and liaise with developers to identify synergies between the opportunity made available by different infrastructure projects
- work directly with the SZC project and other key stakeholders to plan skills investments and activity that deliver regional benefits and address set SZC requirements
- work alongside colleges, training providers and other key stakeholders as part of a Suffolk approach

You will need
- Our ideal candidate will have experience of working at a management level in partnership with multiple organisations such as Government departments, colleges, training providers and employers or developers, ideally across the construction or energy industry.
- We hope you'll be passionate about maximising regional value and creating a legacy
- Understanding and having experience of what is required to establish funding programmes and the allocation of grants will be key to success in this role
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team
The SCC Skills Team exists to support economic growth and help increase social mobility in Suffolk and the surrounding region by leading, delivering and contributing to a number of strategic skills and employment programmes across the region.

Empowering Everyone
We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report, Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following question below (no more than 500 words). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

£45,380 per annum (pro rata if part time) - pay award pending
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment for 9 months, This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!