Northern Ireland Jobs

Job location: Downpatrick or Newry

Salary: £35,745 to £38,890 per annum.

Hours: 37

Worktime: 9am to 5pm, days to be confirmed.

Closing date: 21/03/2022

Employer: Newry, Mourne and Down Dist. Council

Business: Local Government

Address: O'Hagan House

Newry

Postcode: BT35 8DJ

Telephone: 028 30313085

Email: recruitment@nmandd.org

Website: www.newrymournedown.org/jobs

Job Duties: Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary As part of the Regeneration and Business Development team, the Skills and Employability Manager will lead and manage the development and implementation of a range of Skills and Employability programmes aligned to Council and industry requirements that progress the District as an attractive place to work and grow a business. The focus of the Skills and Employability programme is to support career progression for those in employment, and support access to employment for those unemployed, inactive or at risk of redundancy.

Qualifications / Experience: A Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline e.g. Economics, Business, Education, Community Development and at least 2 years' relevant work experience in all of the below 5 following areas: Successfully developing and managing the implementation of economic development initiatives in response to localised labour market and / or industry needs and requirements.Conducting engagement and research to inform delivery of economic development initiatives & report on performance of same.Preparing and managing funding bids including submission of funding applications, management of the grant, monitoring and evaluation of targets and objectives.Maintaining effective public and private sector partnerships Effectively managing, analysing and reporting on budgets and performance data for projects.Or:If no qualification then at least 3 years' relevant work experience in all of the above 5 areas.

Application Method: Please apply online at www.newrymournedown.org

Employer ref: HR-SA21-154