Regional Skills Hub Manager
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,358.51 to £41,754.94 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | Redcar, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Education Training Collective |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0001345 |
Summary
Who we are?
The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is a dynamic and forward-thinking group of colleges and training providers, including Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training Group, Innersummit and The Skills Academy. Together, we deliver high-quality education and skills training across the Tees Valley.
We are proud to announce that we have recently been awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted, highlighting the exceptional support, teaching and opportunities we provide to help out students thrive. As we continue to build on this success, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team and make a real difference.
We’re passionate about creating greater opportunities for all of our students and communities- equipping people with the skills to launch their careers, raise aspirations and power the economic growth of our region. ONE Etc- fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. If you share our ambition and energy, we’d love to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Regional Skills Hub Coordinator to join our Business Engagement team reporting to our Group Marketing and Business Engagement Director.
As a Regional Skills Hub Coordinator with Etc. you will be responsible for:
Working with the ECITB, Etc. colleagues and other stakeholders to develop the regional skills hub across the Tees Valley. You will also create and implement structured programs in welding, pipefitting, plating, and mechanical disciplines in response to employer demand. By building and maintaining relationships with employers, education providers, and industry organizations you will promote and recruit for our program, as well as leading the recruitment of students across a variety of pathways and funding streams. Through attending networking events you will raise the profile of the Regional Skills Hub and connect with key stakeholders. You will work with the marketing team to support campaigns that boost program enrolment. By staying up to date on government policies that affect apprenticeships and workplace learning, you will ensure compliance with all relevant policies. You will also be able to manage departmental budgets efficiently.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to achieve demanding performance targets, with a sound understanding of further education, higher education and how this aligns with the local skills needs of the area. With skills in using ICT for tracking performance, delivering presentations, and management reporting, the candidate will have experience in collating the utilising labour market intelligence effectively to inform plans for future growth. As a natural communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, the candidate will possess the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, businesses, and stakeholders. The ability to work flexibly and reliably under pressure and meet deadlines is crucial to the role.
Ideally, you will have relevant qualification in welding, plating, electrical, mechanical engineering, or project leadership is required, as well as a proven track record in stakeholder engagement and program development, particularly in training sectors. They will also have experience in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more.
• Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks
• Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Midnight 31st July 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is a dynamic and forward-thinking group of colleges and training providers, including Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training Group, Innersummit and The Skills Academy. Together, we deliver high-quality education and skills training across the Tees Valley.
We are proud to announce that we have recently been awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted, highlighting the exceptional support, teaching and opportunities we provide to help out students thrive. As we continue to build on this success, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team and make a real difference.
We’re passionate about creating greater opportunities for all of our students and communities- equipping people with the skills to launch their careers, raise aspirations and power the economic growth of our region. ONE Etc- fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. If you share our ambition and energy, we’d love to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Regional Skills Hub Coordinator to join our Business Engagement team reporting to our Group Marketing and Business Engagement Director.
As a Regional Skills Hub Coordinator with Etc. you will be responsible for:
Working with the ECITB, Etc. colleagues and other stakeholders to develop the regional skills hub across the Tees Valley. You will also create and implement structured programs in welding, pipefitting, plating, and mechanical disciplines in response to employer demand. By building and maintaining relationships with employers, education providers, and industry organizations you will promote and recruit for our program, as well as leading the recruitment of students across a variety of pathways and funding streams. Through attending networking events you will raise the profile of the Regional Skills Hub and connect with key stakeholders. You will work with the marketing team to support campaigns that boost program enrolment. By staying up to date on government policies that affect apprenticeships and workplace learning, you will ensure compliance with all relevant policies. You will also be able to manage departmental budgets efficiently.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to achieve demanding performance targets, with a sound understanding of further education, higher education and how this aligns with the local skills needs of the area. With skills in using ICT for tracking performance, delivering presentations, and management reporting, the candidate will have experience in collating the utilising labour market intelligence effectively to inform plans for future growth. As a natural communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, the candidate will possess the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, businesses, and stakeholders. The ability to work flexibly and reliably under pressure and meet deadlines is crucial to the role.
Ideally, you will have relevant qualification in welding, plating, electrical, mechanical engineering, or project leadership is required, as well as a proven track record in stakeholder engagement and program development, particularly in training sectors. They will also have experience in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more.
• Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks
• Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Midnight 31st July 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
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