Skills Development Officer

Job Title :
Skills Development Officer Contract :
Permanent Location :
Hereford Hours : 37 Salary band : HC9 £ 40,777 - £45,091 per annum Closing date : 18th June 2026 Interview :
Week commencing 29th June 2026

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Skills Development Officer to ensure that local education, training and skills provision matches local business needs, and that they have access to a skilled workforce, both now and in the future.

This is a key role within the Economy and Regeneration Service and is instrumental in ensuring we have people, with the necessary skills, to meet current needs and future economic demands.

The role will bridge skills gaps and drive positive change through collaboration with employers, skills providers and key stakeholders.

Lead on and facilitate engagement with key priority sectors such as cyber, advanced manufacturing, construction, agri‑tech, high growth and green growth. This includes supporting sector‑focused forums; liaising with business leaders and promoting workforce planning initiatives and exploiting sectoral opportunities in relation to skills development.

Support the facilitation and commissioning of local skills and training programmes that meet identified skills gaps and needs of employers, enabling them to recruit and develop a skilled workforce and grow the economy of Herefordshire.

Support the development and implementation of the Herefordshire Employment and Skills Strategy, guiding skills provision within Herefordshire and ensuring strategic alignment of funded skills programmes.

Work closely with the Inward Investment Manager to ensure that skills support is a clear and influential part of Herefordshire’s Inward Investment offer, including working with new investors to provide a bespoke landing package of workforce support.

Are you passionate about supporting the learning and development of people and helping them succeed in their careers? Do you enjoy working with employers and training and skills providers to deliver key employment initiatives that lead to better paid jobs? If this role sounds of interest and is aligned to your skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary range of £40,777 - £45,091
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
• Flexible working: including the potential for job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Pick your perks – a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits including savings, cash back and discounts

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

• Disability confident scheme (candidates indicating disability)
• Armed Forces Covenant (candidates indicating an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist)
• Herefordshire care leaver support (candidates indicating participation as a care leaver)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.