The Head of Skills, Education and Employment will lead on the strategic development and delivery of regional skills and employment strategies aligned with the Mayoral vision and Economic Framework. Reporting into Andy Kerr, the Director of Economy, you will oversee a £30M annual devolved skills budget, manage specialist teams, and ensure programme compliance. You will have responsibility for stakeholder management, partnership development and careers strategy leadership. We are looking for an outstanding strategic leader with experience in skills and employment, and a deep understanding of local and national policy landscapes. You will have the drive and enthusiasm to develop the service, with a background in working in political environments. For more information please see the job description [doc. 254kb] Key Documents Skills Innovation Fund > Mayoral Combined Authority Adult Skills Fund in York and North Yorkshire Skills Bootcamps in York and North Yorkshire York & North Yorkshire Careers Hub > Mayoral Combined Authority Digital Inclusion Programme > Mayoral Combined Authority Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer > Mayoral Combined Authority Key Dates Closing: Sunday 21 September at midnight Shortlisting: Thursday 25 September Longlisting: Monday 29/ Tuesday 30 September (online via MS Teams) Final Interview: Friday 3 October (in person - York) For an informal confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Charlotte Wilkinson To apply please click the Apply Now link below.