Bloxwich Launchpad Programme & Centre Manager - Ref: RT08324

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Job Description

Bloxwich Launchpad Centre Manager - Ref: RT08324

• Salary: G11, £46,464 - £51,515
• Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2027 (funding related)

Situated within the Town Centre, the Bloxwich Launchpad aims to become the go to place for local people who need support to get the most from Digital Technologies to find and secure Employment or to access Training. Complemented by the first floors Incubation space, providing a supportive and professional environment, where entrepreneurs can successfully start or grow their own businesses.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager with a track record of successful delivery to take forward this fantastic opportunity for our Bloxwich and Walsall residents. By using your effective Stakeholder and Partner engagement skills you will jointly develop and drive forward the training and support that delivers meaningful outcomes. Captured within innovative and evolving delivery plans, creating opportunities that will truly benefit local people.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working options, generous annual and flexitime leave, together with opportunities to develop your professional development.

If you can manage a demanding workload, have a track record of effective partnership development or delivery, are adaptable in changing circumstances and possess excellent management and organisational skills; we would welcome your application.

For an informal discussion about the post, or for any queries, please contact Claire Wills on 01922 654322

View Job Description & Employee Specification

• Closing Date: 30th November 2024
• Interviews date: Initial Interview Friday 6th December

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time.

About Us

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.

We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.

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Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.

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