Head of Skills Policy and Insight
Posted 8 days 23 hours ago by NORTH EAST MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Join Us as Head of Skills Policy and Insight
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for skills, insight, and inclusive economic growth? The North East Combined Authority is seeking an exceptional individual who shares our deep-rooted commitment to the North East, to lead our Skills Policy and Insight function and shape the future of workforce development across the region.
In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with the Assistant Director of Skills Strategy and Delivery and senior leaders across the organisation to develop and deliver evidence-based skills strategies that respond to the region's current and future sector skills. You'll manage and develop the Skills Policy and Insight team, fostering a high-performance culture. Working with local government, government and industry, utilising data and intelligence, you'll provide insight on workforce needs, skills shortages, and training provision and help us deliver workforce development and inclusive economic growth.
We are looking for someone who brings experience from both public and private sectors, with a proven ability to translate business and sector needs into impactful skills strategies. If you thrive in complex, values-driven environments and are ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. This includes welcoming individuals from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds and valuing the unique perspectives and experiences they bring. We believe that a more representative team leads to better outcomes for all.