Skills Coordinator (Hybrid)

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

• We are Ambitious – We strive to deliver the best for North Wales, challenging conventional thinking and continuously developing ourselves professionally.
• We work Collaboratively – We share knowledge and support, keeping colleagues informed and recognising our collective impact.
• We do the right thing – We take responsibility for our actions, challenge unethical behaviour and deliver commitments on time.
• We make a difference – We champion Welsh language, heritage and culture, support regional charities and seek to reduce our environmental footprint.

Core behaviours for all roles

• Leadership – we all lead by example and are leaders within our own areas.
• Responsibility – we take responsibility for our work, performance and development.
• Respect – we respect colleagues, partners and stakeholders and demonstrate this in all relationships.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or similar qualification in a relevant field.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Experience of providing support in a busy partnership environment.
• Experience of dealing with enquiries effectively and promptly.
• Experience of arranging meetings and events.
• Demonstrate an eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work while working to a tight timetable.
• Written skills and the ability to take minutes in meetings and note action points.
• Previous experience in skills and employability sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of effective public and stakeholder engagement, including supporting communications activity such as digital and social media content.

Language Requirements

• Listening and speaking – Able to deal with all aspects of the job verbally in a confident manner in both English and Welsh.
• Reading and understanding – Able to use and interpret information in both English and Welsh from a variety of sources to deal with all aspects of the post.
• Writing – Able to present written information in both English and Welsh with confidence and appropriate style.
• Understanding of the importance of the Welsh language to the region and willingness to develop and improve Welsh language skills (ESSENTIAL).

Job Description

Purpose of Role

The Skills Coordinator will provide support to the North Wales Regional Skills Partnership, helping to coordinate activity across partners, support effective governance and ensure clear, timely communication with stakeholders. The role is key to enabling effective delivery of the regional skills priorities as outlined in its plan.

Core Team Responsibilities

• Embodiment of Ambition North Wales values and behaviours.
• Collective responsibility to deliver on the priorities of Ambition North Wales.
• Support colleagues and team members to deliver on the priorities.
• Act as ambassador for Ambition North Wales and the region.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the North Wales Regional Skills Plan and any associated engagement.
• Support effective coordination and continued development of the Regional Skills Partnership Board, its Cluster Groups and sub-groups, ensuring meetings are well organised, collaborative and aligned with regional priorities.
• Implement, maintain and evaluate a robust database of businesses across the region to inform engagement.
• Organise and support meetings, workshops and events, including preparation of papers, presentations and minutes.
• Support reporting processes, including collating information, monitoring actions and assisting with the preparation of progress and performance reports.
• Support effective partnership working by liaising with a wide range of stakeholders across the region.
• Support the development and delivery of Regional Skills Partnership and the Skills Portal communications, including newsletters, briefings and social media updates.
• Assist in coordinating communications with key stakeholders such as employers, providers and others.
• Contribute to maintaining clear, consistent messaging and branding across all Regional Skills Partnership communications.
• Undertake any required duties in line with the level of the role to support the delivery of organisational priorities.

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