Skills Development Officer
Contract: Permanent. Location: Hereford. Hours: 37. Salary band: HC9 £40,777 - £45,091 per annum. Closing date: 18th June 2026.
Overview
This key role within the Economy and Regeneration Service ensures local education, training and skills provision meets the needs of local businesses and supports a skilled workforce now and in the future.
Responsibilities
* Lead and facilitate engagement with priority sectors, including cyber, advanced manufacturing, construction, agri‑tech, high growth and green growth.
* Support sector‑focused forums, liaise with business leaders, promote workforce planning initiatives and exploit sectoral opportunities for skills development.
* Facilitate and commission local skills and training programmes that meet identified gaps and employer needs.
* Assist in the development and implementation of the Herefordshire Employment and Skills Strategy to guide skills provision and align funded programmes.
* Collaborate with the Inward Investment Manager to integrate skills support into the council’s inward investment offer and create bespoke workforce packages for new investors.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting learning and development, enjoys working with employers and training providers, and has a commitment to delivering key employment initiatives that lead to better‑paid jobs.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, holiday entitlement and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme.
* Salary range £40,777 – £45,091
* Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Clear career progression pathways
* 31 days annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays; 10 additional days may be purchased
* Flexible working, including job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile arrangements
* Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
* Payment of professional membership fees (as required)
* Retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits with savings, cash‑back and discounts
Equal Opportunities
The following candidates will be considered if they meet the essential criteria for the post:
* Those indicating a disability – part of the Disability Confident scheme
* Those indicating Armed Forces veteran or reservist status – part of the Armed Forces Covenant
* Those indicating Herefordshire care leaver status – part of support for young people leaving care
All successful applicants will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check as part of our safeguarding commitment.
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