Employment and Skills Development Manager

1 week ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Together Housing Full time

At Together Housing, we are committed to building better futures for our communities.

We are seeking an experienced Employment and Skills Development Manager to join our team in East Lancashire.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the activities of Newground CIC's Commercial Employment and Skills service, ensuring that performance standards, budgets, and funding targets are met.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to the development of our employment service and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in our community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Strong experience and knowledge of the employability sector, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality services
  • Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead high-performing teams in a demanding environment
  • Business development and continuous improvement skills, with the ability to identify and secure new opportunities
  • Sound financial acumen and commercial judgement

What We Offer

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary of £39,107 per annum, rising to £44,151 per annum with length of service, as well as a range of benefits including:

  • 27 days' holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
  • A flexible working environment, with a range of family-friendly policies
  • Comfortable and modern offices
  • Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
  • An attractive pension scheme
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to GPs
  • A range of financial and lifestyle benefits, including cycle-to-work, vehicle leasing, and financial advice

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply now to take the first step towards building a better future for our communities.



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