We have an excellent opportunity for a Delivery Manager Place Based Development to join our Employment and Skills team.
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering the ambitions of the West Midlands Growth Plan (WMGP), supporting residents to gain new skills, progress into higher-level learning, secure employment and achieve in-work progression.
You will lead the management of a portfolio of Adult Skills funded programmes, working collaboratively with local authorities, colleges, adult education services, government departments (including DWP) and the voluntary and community sector. Your focus will be on ensuring these partnerships deliver measurable outcomes, improve lives, and support inclusive regional growth, and aligned to Integrated Settlement.
What you will be doing.
1. Provide strategic oversight and performance management of Grant Providers to ensure high-quality and impactful programme delivery.
2. Lead the co-design and co-commissioning of provision with Local Authority partners, aligning activity with the WMCA Employment and Skills Strategy, local place-based priorities and labour market needs.
3. Manage relationships with key stakeholders including FE colleges, HE institutions, adult education services, DWP and community organisations.
4. Use data and insight to monitor delivery performance, drive continuous improvement, and support the achievement of outcomes se...