Head of Economy and Skills

2 weeks ago


Warwick, United Kingdom Warwickshire County Council Full time

**About us and the role**

We have a unique opportunity for you to shape, influence and create better lives for Warwickshire residents - as the **_Head of Economy & Skills _**at Warwickshire County Council you can be truly creative in your influence This is a great time to join us with economic growth being at the top of our agenda.

Warwickshire has a strong and dynamic economy and is home to many UK and international brands with key strengths currently featuring in **_automotive_**, **_future mobility_** and **_digital creative industries_**. Warwickshire is a major global centre for vehicle electrification, autonomous technologies, and video game development. Our local universities include the Top 10 University of Warwick and Modern University of the Year, Coventry University. There’s a lot happening here that we want you to become a part of

As the lead for economy & skills, you will have a strong understanding of the private sector and the key drivers facing the wider business community at the moment; and through the freedom and creativity this role gives, you have the opportunity to use your commercial experience and knowledge to benefit our whole community.

As a credible leader for Warwickshire, you will be expected to build strong working relationships with partners across the private and public sector to deliver one of our key objects; ‘**_making sure Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training skills and infrastructure’_**

**What we are looking for**:

- Experience in taking on responsibility for developing and implementing our **strategic economic growth plan, **and working with sub-regional, regional and national partners to shape their strategic plans for economic growth
- Excellent leadership skills to lead a **multi-disciplinary** team working at locations across the County.
- The ability to develop and manage business support programmes that drive economic growth, productivity and innovation, including **financial management** of significant budgets and grant funding
- Ability to strategically shape and influence **skills provision, employment** **and careers activities** with the county; and work closely with businesses, schools, colleges, and training providers to develop innovative and effective solutions
- A desire to provide high quality facilities through our network of **business centres**, and understanding of what is needed to deliver these
- Experience and knowledge in promoting, attracting and landing **inward investment** to support our sector growth plans
- Knowledge and understanding of** regeneration and place shaping** from a economic perspective
- Strong understanding of the use of **data** to inform, shape and drive policy and strategy work.

Hybrid working is part of our ethos, we are flexible in the way we work; however, this role will require a presence in Warwickshire.

**‘We want Warwickshire to have a thriving economy and places with the right jobs, skills, and infrastructure’**

Economic Development is at the heart of the Council’s strategic priorities our focus is on targeting investment in major infrastructure and regeneration to boost social mobility and living standards. We want our county to be one that provides high quality jobs, living standards and good prospects, and supporting those who need it most.

Our Economy and Skills Team is central to achieving this ambition, and you would be responsible for leading this agenda at an exciting time when inclusive, sustainable and strong economic growth is at the top of agenda.

You will be leading a team of c. 30 individuals in a variety of roles that are based across the county, including our business centres. We are proud of our team, and their commitment and enthusiasm, plus we are one the highest scoring teams in the Council’s Employee Engagement surveys

You will benefit from a supportive peer network, strong senior leadership with everyone, at all levels, aligned behind the goal of making ‘**_Warwickshire the best it can be_**’

To find out more about the benefits of working for Warwickshire and this fantastic role please click on the link below for the microsite - **Head of Economy and Skills site**

**Job description**

Job description for Head of Economy & Skills

**Interview details**

Closing date - midnight, 13th July 2023
- 1st Stage - Initial Short Listing - 19th July 2023
- 2nd Stage - Panel Interview and Presentation - 11th August 2023 pm, 14th August 2023 and 15th August 2023 pm.
- 3rd Stage - Stake Holder Interview - 21st August 2023 am and 22nd August 2023 am



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