Overview
Regional Operations Manager – Teeside. Up to £53,000 + £7,965 Car Allowance + Generous Pension + 25-30 Days Holiday + Flexible Working + Health & Wellbeing Benefits + Career Progression. This government-backed organisation focuses on developing a skilled, future-ready workforce for the UK's engineering and construction sectors. They fund and manage skills programmes to meet current and future demand across technical, craft, and professional roles. Supporting major infrastructure projects and industry transformation, the role leads the North Region Operations Team to deliver high-impact workforce development and employer engagement across Northern England.
In this role, you will lead a high-performance regional team, mentor and coach staff to deliver outstanding results, manage key employer accounts and strategic relationships, and ensure training and workforce development programmes are delivered effectively. You will collaborate with training providers, industry bodies, and major employers to address regional workforce challenges.
This position suits someone with a proven track record in account management, people leadership, and stakeholder engagement, with strong commercial acumen and experience in business development. It offers the opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative, purpose-led environment focused on skills and progression.
Responsibilities
* Lead a regional account management team to deliver employer engagement plans and training programmes
* Mentor, coach, and performance manage a team to drive high-performance outcomes
* Support the design and delivery of upskilling, reskilling, and new entrant initiatives
* Manage regional budgets and ensure efficient use of funds for maximum stakeholder value
* Build and grow strong partnerships with employers, providers, and industry stakeholders
* Represent the organisation across the Northern region, supporting major infrastructure and workforce development projects
* Collaborate with wider national teams and contribute to the delivery of strategic skills programmes
* Deliver outcomes aligned with government-backed workforce development priorities and funding frameworks
The Person
* Proven experience in account management, stakeholder engagement, or relationship/business management roles
* Candidates need to live in or close to the Teeside area
* Track record of delivering on key accounts and partnerships
* Line management and team leadership experience capable of coaching, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team
* Exposure to business development and an ability to spot and act on opportunities
* Strong commercial acumen with a strategic mindset
* Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
* Comfortable managing complex projects and navigating strategic or regulated environments
* Knowledge of training and competence systems
* Confident working with senior stakeholders and representing the organisation at regional level
* Understanding of government-funded skills and training programmes (desirable)
* Experience within the engineering, construction, or training/education sectors is advantageous but not essential
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