suffolk - Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom | 2024-08-05 06:05:00

• Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £56,849 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available 
• Fixed Term or Secondment (up to 12 months)

 

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 and wider area going forward. As the Skills for Infrastructure Strategic Lead you will work across several relevant SCC Teams including skills, economic development and planning to help ensure Suffolk benefits from, as well as hosts major projects including Sizewell C.

 

• Are you interested in the significant infrastructure development being taken forward in Suffolk over the next few years?
• Do you want to work in a role that will be key to driving forward ambitions and securing major benefits for Suffolk?
• Do you have experience of working in a role related to at least one of the following areas? – post-16 education, workforce development, economic development, strategy development, socio-economic assessments, supply chain management
• Would you like to work in a very varied role with the possibility of achieving major impact?

 

Your role and responsibilities

The primary purpose of this role is to further develop and deliver on the County Council’s strategy and approach to maximising socio-economic benefits from infrastructure development, in particular those related to skills and employment.  

 

You will lead a small team that will:

• work across several relevant SCC teams including skills, economic development and planning
• engage at national level with industry groups such as Nuclear Skills Strategy Group or Government Departments such as DESNZ or bodies such Great British Nuclear etc to ensure Suffolk plays an active part in national workforce discussions and opportunities for the region are maximised 
• 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 to plan skills investments and activity on an annual basis and deliver on set project requirements
• help identify the socio-economic impacts of proposed developments to inform planning consultations and examination processes taken forward by the SCC planning team
• work alongside colleges and training providers as part of a Suffolk approach.

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 home working.

 

You will need:

• leadership skills
• experience of working at a strategic level in partnership with multiple organisations such as government departments, colleges, training providers and employers or developers across the construction or energy industry
• to be passionate about maximising regional value and creating a legacy.

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 are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are 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

 

For more information 

Please contact Michael Gray (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07740 422921 or emailing: [email protected] 

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. 

 

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. 

1. Can you describe your experience working on strategic projects related to workforce skills requirements and/or infrastructure development? How has your work previously helped to maximise socio-economic benefits? 
2. This role requires collaborating across multiple teams and external stakeholders at a senior level. How do you engage and build productive relationships at this level?
3. Can you describe your experience of developing strategic plans and/or establishing projects. What needs to be considered when setting up a new initiative or project?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or: [email protected]

 

Closing date: 11.30pm, 18 August 2024.

Interview date: week beginning, 2 September 2024.

 

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

 

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