Adult Skills Commissioning Lead
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £56,502 per annum
Fixed term 1 year
This role leads the delivery of the adult skills devolved powers and funding to the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority supporting the achievement of the growth priorities set by
the Combined County Authority in its Local Growth Plan.
Initially this role will be part of the Employment and Skills team at Devon County Council and the work will be delivered under a Service Level Agreement between the County Council and
the DTCCA. The post holder will work closely with the DTCCA’s Director of Operations, the DTCCA Board and the DTCCA Skills and Employment Advisor Group and work alongside colleagues within the wider economic development services at Torbay Council and Devon County Council.
Engagement and partnership working locally and nationally are strong requirements of the role. Collaborating with a range of partners, including the HE and FE sector across the area, schools, businesses, the VCSE and health sectors, close collaboration with other skills programmes and services, including Adult Community Learning the Careers Hub, Boot Camps, Connect to Work programme and the Local Skills Improvement Partnership are
expected.
Recognising the value of learning from others nationally, particularly other devolved areas already delivering devolved adult skills funding and developing strong networks and working at a national level are key parts of the role.
For an informal discussion please contact Phill Adams on 01392 381 049.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ007474
Interview Date: 4th April 2025