Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.
Overview
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled individual who enjoys working with people, who can take a lead role in the business development of Adult Education delivery. You will lead a small team of Careers Information Advice and Guidance Officers as well as managing the Business Development Officer, in supporting learners with their career aspirations and developing commercial opportunities for the Service.
Key Responsibilities
- Skilled at networking and identifying opportunities for business growth
- Creating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Attending key events to drive brand awareness
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Manage teams to deliver agreed outcomes
- Be highly organized with a pro-active approach to driving the Service forward
What will be expected from me?
You should be confident and able to network with a range of stakeholders both in the public, private and community sectors. This role will be crucial in developing new business opportunities that engage, recruit and support learners to reach their potential.
What can I expect?
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave
- Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
- Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level
- We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership
- Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension
- Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, discounted membership to our leisure facilities with a free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more
Want to know more?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.
Name: Lisa Cutts
Tel: 07890467374
E-mail: lcutts@wakefield.gov.uk
Company: Wakefield Council
Salary: £28,099.90 – £30,328.08
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Sector: Health and Social Care
Sector: Adult Services
Sector: Education
Job Role: Manager
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