Principal Manager Strategic

3 months contract with local authority

The role involves acting as a lead support to the Principal Manager, Strategic Employment, by providing high-level guidance and advice. The position is crucial for identifying and managing inter-dependencies, securing funding, and ensuring the successful delivery of employment support programs aligned with the Working Denbighshire strategy. The role requires establishing effective communication and partnerships with various stakeholders, including government bodies, employment agencies, and community representatives, to enhance service delivery and community engagement.,

• Provide high-level guidance and advice to support the Principal Manager, Strategic Employment.
• Secure access to funding for employment support programs.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with Council Departments, government bodies, and other key stakeholders.
• Engage with communities to empower local people in influencing service provision.
• Map skills and training services across Denbighshire, identifying best practices and gaps.
• Connect with local businesses to support economic growth and employability.
• Align local programs with Welsh Government anti-poverty initiatives for efficient resource utilization.
• Encourage innovation and strategic planning of support services, focusing on inclusivity.
• Ensure effective systems for monitoring program activities and outcomes.
• Identify and report risks and issues to senior officers and partners.
• Promote and communicate the work of Working Denbighshire to improve engagement.
• Ensure compliance with financial and Health and Safety regulations.
  Proven experience in strategic employment support and program management.
• Strong ability to secure funding and manage financial resources.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in community engagement and empowerment.
• Ability to map and analyze skills and training services.
• Knowledge of government anti-poverty programs and resource alignment.
• Innovative thinking and strategic planning capabilities.
• Proficiency in monitoring and evaluating program outcomes.
• Strong risk management and reporting skills.
• Commitment to compliance with financial and safety regulations.