Strategic Capability Manager

1 week ago

Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade Full time
Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the Department for Business and Trade, a high-performing team that values inclusivity and collaboration.

As a key member of the Organisation Capability Group (OCG), you will operate at a strategic level, supporting and providing a service to all business areas within the department, including overseas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the operation and implementation of talent programmes, primarily Apprenticeships, ensuring a quality experience for participants.
  • Provide an authoritative internal consultancy service on Skills, Capability, and Talent plans and policies, designing and delivering solutions to build organisational capability.
  • Work with portfolio leads across OCG to facilitate and support the development of programmes of learning and talent, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage specific projects across the wider OCG, providing a comprehensive and quality service within pre-determined budgets and frameworks.
  • Work with senior leaders to ensure the OCG function is running operationally day-to-day, aligning outputs and focus with OCG priorities, organisational needs, and direction.
  • Manage internal OCG systems and processes, providing excellent customer service and taking a proactive problem-solving approach to queries.
  • You may have line management responsibility for a small number of direct reports, managing performance, delivery, capacity, and wellbeing.
Requirements
  • Good level of learning and development knowledge and skill, particularly in evaluation approaches, learning design methods, and principles.
  • Excellent track record of delivering engaging and successful development interventions.
  • Ability to confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels, with strong facilitation skills.
  • Experience of direct line management and/or delivering through others, with evidence of being an excellent team player.
Desirable Criteria
  • Project management experience, including designing and implementing projects, managing risks, and keeping stakeholders updated.
  • CIPD qualified or willing to work towards professional accreditation.
  • Background in Apprenticeships, talent management, recruitment, or learning and development.
Personal Attributes and Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise briefings, reporting, and presentations.
  • Ability to deliver at pace and under pressure, multitasking and delivering to short deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail, with an organised and programmatic approach to delivery.
  • Ability to build productive and cohesive relationships, working with senior stakeholders to deliver results.
Behaviours
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Managing a Quality Service
Benefits

Alongside your salary of £39,384, the Department for Business and Trade contributes £11,409 towards your pension. You will also receive learning and development tailored to your role, flexible working options, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.

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