Are you ready to shape the future of skills in one of the UKs most ambitious and fast-evolving regions?
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Delivery Manager to lead our work on higher-level skills across the region.
Last month, we published the?West Midlands Growth Plan, setting out a bold vision for inclusive, long-term economic growth. At the heart of this plan is a golden thread:?skills. Skills are the key to unlocking opportunity, driving innovation, and ensuring our residents can access high-quality, well-paid jobs.
A cornerstone of our strategy is a renewed focus on?higher-level skills, recognising that by 2035, over half of all jobs in the West Midlands will require qualifications at?Level 4 and above. As our economy transforms, driven by?AI, advanced manufacturing, clean tech, and other high-growth clusters, our skills system and training offer must evolve in tandem.
Were looking for a?Strategic Lead for Higher Level Skills?to drive our regional response to this transformation. This is a pivotal role within WMCAs?Employment, Skills, Health and Communities Directorate, where youll work at the intersection of?policy, delivery, and employer engagement.
What you will be doing
As Strategic Lead for Higher Level Skills, you will play a central role in shaping the regions skills system to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving eco...