Senior Employment and Skills Manager

Are you ready to lead the launch of a pioneering in-house employability service - ‘Bromley Works’ - and take charge of an ambitious new Connect to Work supported employment programme helping residents with disabilities or health conditions into work and transform their lives?

If so, we want you to join our team as an Employment and Skills Manager

About the Role

As our Employment and Skills Manager, you will lead the design and implementation of a new in-house employability service (‘Bromley Works’), working with local partners and Council services to deliver a range of employment support and skills training programs; including the government’s new Connect to Work supported employment programme. You will work closely with stakeholders, businesses, and training providers to create pathways that drive economic growth and improve workforce opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of Bromley’s new in-house employability service, ‘Bromley Works’, including the innovative Connect to Work (C2W) programme.
• Oversee a range of employment and skills initiatives, ensuring high-quality, inclusive service delivery aligned with local strategic priorities and national standards.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of employment professionals, driving performance and fostering continuous professional growth.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with employers, training providers, government bodies, and community stakeholders to unlock employment opportunities.
• Secure and manage programme funding, ensuring compliance, financial accountability, and the long-term sustainability of services.

About You

You will be a proactive and results-driven professional with a strong background in employment services and skills development. You will have:

• Experience of delivering or managing employment programmes aligned with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) models.
• A proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving high performance within employment and skills services.
• Strong skills in building strategic partnerships with employers, funders, community stakeholders, and public sector bodies to create inclusive employment pathways.
• Excellent programme management and financial oversight abilities, including securing funding and ensuring compliance with performance and quality standards.
• Knowledge of labour market trends, skills development strategies, and employability best practices, particularly for disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in people’s lives by improving access to employment and training.
• Work with a dynamic and supportive team.
• Access to a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley staff benefits scheme.

Closing Date: 14^th July 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 21^st July 2025.

For more information or an informal discussion about the position please contact Daniel Murray, Head of Economic Development on 07787 192032.

To apply please click on the apply link above.

We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities.  As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment.