Workforce Development Manager
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Company car, mobile phone, pension and other benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | West Midlands, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Herefordshire & Worcestershire Group Training Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Workforce Development Manager |
Summary
Location: Hereford or Worcester based / Full-time / Permanent
Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for workforce development? Do you thrive on delivering high-quality training solutions that make a real impact?
If so, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Workforce Development Manager to lead and grow our training provision across the two counties. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce development services—ensuring excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Our Workforce Development team deliver a range of accredited courses to local businesses, including ILM leadership and management, coaching, H+S, and bespoke programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage a team of trainers, administrators, and associate subcontractors.
• Develop and deliver a high-performing, cost-effective training operation.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers to expand our reach.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and quality assurance of training programmes.
• Monitor funding and tender opportunities, preparing bids where appropriate.
• Ensure robust systems are in place for enrolment, certification, and compliance.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement across the organisation.
About You:
• Proven experience in a senior training or management role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Commercial acumen with a track record of meeting financial and operational targets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of funding streams, quality assurance, and awarding body requirements.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to excellence.
What We Offer:
• A leadership role with real influence and autonomy.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to make a tangible difference to local businesses and communities.
Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for workforce development? Do you thrive on delivering high-quality training solutions that make a real impact?
If so, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Workforce Development Manager to lead and grow our training provision across the two counties. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce development services—ensuring excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Our Workforce Development team deliver a range of accredited courses to local businesses, including ILM leadership and management, coaching, H+S, and bespoke programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage a team of trainers, administrators, and associate subcontractors.
• Develop and deliver a high-performing, cost-effective training operation.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers to expand our reach.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and quality assurance of training programmes.
• Monitor funding and tender opportunities, preparing bids where appropriate.
• Ensure robust systems are in place for enrolment, certification, and compliance.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement across the organisation.
About You:
• Proven experience in a senior training or management role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Commercial acumen with a track record of meeting financial and operational targets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of funding streams, quality assurance, and awarding body requirements.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to excellence.
What We Offer:
• A leadership role with real influence and autonomy.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to make a tangible difference to local businesses and communities.
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