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The Skills & Growth Company Job Description: Employment & Skills Project Manager Reporting to: Head of Skills & Employment PURPOSE To support the delivery of the objectives set out in the Skills & Growth Company’s (S&GC) work plan. To manage the development and delivery of skills and employment projects, with a particular emphasis on utilising specialist skills and experience to manage programmes, projects and contracts to ensure effective delivery with a range of public/ private stakeholders. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Manage skills and employment contracts and programmes with funding and/ or delivery partners, monitoring KPIs and development of accompanying procedures, systems and processes; assisting in identification of issues, dependencies and risks, including escalation, across contracts, programmes and projects. Engage, consult and liaise with public and private sector partners to develop robust partnerships and secure commitment in the development and delivery of local skills and employment projects. Research, identify and assess funding opportunities to enable the Council, SAGC, its partners and stakeholders to maximise the resourcing of facilities and provision of skills and employment activities. This to include writing of bid submissions and associated business plans and the management of project delivery. Lead in commissioning and procurement exercises to identify suitable partners, prepare ITTs, carry out evaluation of tenders supporting the award of contracts, develop contracts, SLAs, KPIs and all underlying procedures, systems and processes to enable effective contract management and appropriate service delivery by partners Support the Skills and Growth Company (SAGC)and Skills and Employment Team in designing, developing and delivering skills and employment strategies and projects aligned to Company objectives Directly manage the Skills and Growth Company Rail Co-ordinator, programme managing the transformation of Crewe into a centre of excellence for the rail sector. Manage budgets to ensure proper service delivery, either through direct delivery, grants or commissioning, in relation to the criteria agreed by the SAGC Board and to meet the requirements of various funding bodies. Research, monitor and assess developments at European, national, regional and LEP level, to maximise and secure opportunities and ensure local provision reflects Government policy and best practice Plan, organise and co-ordinate conferences, seminars and workshops to stimulate debate and contribution to the development of skills and employment provision by relevant stakeholders. Directly manage relevant staff, and steer the work of partner and internal staff, to ensure learner and employer needs are met and the SAGC work plan is properly implemented, reviewed and provision evaluated. 11 Operate as a member of the SGAC Skills Team in order to ensure that the team is managed effectively and so that its interests are promoted. To include the preparation and submission of reports, developing website information to ensure elected members, teaching providers, learners and relevant others are provided with relevant information, advice and support. The job holder may be required at any time to under take any work up to and/or at a level consistent with existing responsibilities. These tasks may be at any location in Cheshire East, to ensure the effective deployment of labour, materials, transport and equipment to meet daily service requirements. PERSONAL SPECIFICATION CRITERIA Qualifications DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL Skills Tutor/ Teaching Certificate/ Qualification Degree, or equivalent, in relevant field Budget management systems and controls in a local authority or other public sector environment Extended specialist experience of skills and employment project/ programme design, delivery and management PRINCE2 foundation or equivalent formal training Proven track record of leading/managing complex projects/project teams Experience of developing and implementing programme and project management systems Experience Experience of working with customers and stakeholders to successfully develop and deliver projects which meet stakeholder expectations. Experience of supervisory/ management experience Procurement and contract management Technical, Specialist Understanding of the Skills & Growth Company priorities and policies or Job Related Knowledge Knowledge of Cheshire East Council’s Developed knowledge and understanding of project management techniques, strategies and tools. Understanding of Cheshire East Skills and Employment landscape and alternative service delivery vehicles, aims and objectives Awareness of the overarching aims of Cheshire East Council Experience of workforce planning/ Training Needs Analysis for businesses/individuals challenges and opportunities. Knowledge and experience of manging procurement processes and contracts, understanding of procurement policies and procedures e.g. European Track record of winning contracts/ grants/ funding for skills and employment projects Knowledge and experience of budget management Knowledge of apprenticeship reform and the Levy Processes and procedures relating to sourcing applying for and utilising external funds Theories, Techniques, Concepts Procedures, Policies, Legislation, Organisational Structures Understanding of Council skills and employment provision e.g. CE Lifelong Learning Understanding of national skills and employment policy and impending changes Understanding of the Devolution agenda and local context Ability to effectively transpose strategy into projects and programmes Skills and Aptitudes (e.g. Operation of Equipment and Machinery, Languages, inc. Foreign and Sign Language) Excellent partnerships and relation building skills Developed presentation skills – including ability to prepare formal reports Ability to effectively organise and prioritise own, and project teams, time to meet the demands of multiple projects Developed interpersonal skills Ability to manage consultants and subcontractor performance Ability to work as part of a team and achieve outcome targets Able to effectively facilitate effective opportunities for wide public and stakeholder participation in projects Developed ICT skills – including advanced use of word, excel, PowerPoint and databases Well developed verbal and written communication skills - able to convey complex information to a range of audiences Other Requirements Willingness to travel across the Borough, region and country as necessary Flexible approach to work