Salary: £52,761-£57,297
Pre‑16 Skills Officer (Advanced Manufacturing & STEM)
Education Effectiveness - Wrexham County Borough Council
Grade: Soulbury 8-11 (+3 SPA)
Contract: Full time Permanent or Fixed Term Secondment
Location: Wrexham (with travel across the County Borough)
Help shape the future workforce of Wrexham
Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Pre‑16 Skills Officer to lead the development and delivery of an exciting, high‑impact Pre‑16 Skills Programme as part of Wrexham's Investment Zone.
This is a unique opportunity to strengthen skills development, inspire young people aged 5-16, and develop strong meaningful links between schools and industry, particularly within advanced manufacturing, engineering, digital and STEM sectors critical to the region's future economy.
About the role
You will provide professional leadership to embed industry‑relevant STEM, digital, literacy and numeracy skills across the Curriculum for Wales. Working strategically with schools, employers, colleges and regional partners, you will design and coordinate engaging learning experiences that raise aspirations and broaden awareness of high‑value local career pathways.
The role sits within Education Effectiveness and operates on a strategic matrix basis with the Investment Zone Programme Manager within the Economy and Planning Department, ensuring alignment with wider economic and workforce priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and coordinating the Pre‑16 Skills element of Wrexham's Investment Zone
* Designing and delivering high‑quality teacher professional learning (PL)
* Supporting schools with curriculum design, skills progression and innovation
* Building strong partnerships with employers and education providers
* Championing equity, inclusion and participation in STEM, especially for under‑represented groups
* Developing and evaluating impactful learner experiences, including workshops, site visits and employer‑led activities
* Monitoring impact and contributing to strategic reporting
About you
You will be an experienced education professional with a strong understanding of curriculum, pedagogy and skills development, and a passion for preparing young people for future opportunities.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is educated to degree level, with a postgraduate qualification including QTS
* Has relevant teaching experience and a deep understanding of the Curriculum for Wales
* Has experience of curriculum leadership, skills‑based learning and education partnerships
* Can confidently work with headteachers, teachers, employers and senior stakeholders
* Is creative, solutions‑focused and able to lead change through influence rather than line management
* Is committed to equality, inclusion and raising aspirations for all learnersHas strong communication, organisational and impact‑evaluation skills
* Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential
Why work with us?
This role offers a rare chance to work at the intersection of education, skills and economic growth, shaping long‑term outcomes for children, young people and the region. You'll be supported by an experienced Education Effectiveness team, along with the Investment Zone Strategic team and play a central role in a high‑profile, future‑focused programme.
Additional information
* This post is eligible for a DBS check
* Travel across the County Borough is essential
* Flexible working is required to meet service needs
Employee benefits include:
* Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working arrangements
* Generous annual leave up to 32 days
* Family‑friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
* Work‑life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
* Discounted leisure membership
* Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
* Health & wellbeing resources
o Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
o Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically
+ Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
+ In‑the‑moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
+ Option to set health‑boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
+ Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
+ Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
+ Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle‑related diseases with mental health and financial scores
+ Legal, financial and consumer advice
o Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
o Menopause Café and guidance
o Unpaid Carer Café and guidance
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