Job Introduction
Senior Project Officer (Skills Bootcamps)
Employment and Skills Development Service (Economic Development)
Help shape the future workforce of Greater Lincolnshire
Are you passionate about skills, workforce development and creating opportunities for people to succeed? Do you have experience managing projects, contracts and stakeholder relationships within education, training or employment programmes?
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Project Officer (Skills Bootcamps) to join our Employment and Skills Development Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the development and delivery of Greater Lincolnshire's Skills Bootcamps programme, helping residents gain the skills employers need while supporting economic growth across the county.
About the role
Reporting to the Employment and Skills Delivery Manager, you will support the commissioning, management and monitoring of Skills Bootcamps provision across Greater Lincolnshire. You will work closely with training providers, employers, internal colleagues and external partners to ensure programmes are delivered effectively, achieve funding and performance targets, and respond to local labour market needs.
- Line-manage a small project team.
- Lead contract and performance management activities with commissioned training providers.
- Have sight of programme budgets and ensure robust audit and compliance arrangements are in place.
- Develop strong relationships with employers, providers and strategic partners.
- Contribute to curriculum development and innovation to meet learner and employer needs.
- Prepare reports, briefings and funding applications to support service growth and development.
- Deputise for the Employment and Skills Delivery Manager at local, regional and national meetings where required.
The ideal candidate will have:
- NVQ Level 4 qualification (or equivalent).
- A minimum Level 3 Adult Teaching qualification (CTLLS or equivalent or be willing to work towards).
- Experience of curriculum management and delivery.
- Experience of managing projects and delivering against targets.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience translating strategy into practical action.
- The ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of contract management and commissioning processes.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the future direction of adult skills provision in Greater Lincolnshire while working within a supportive and ambitious team. You'll have the chance to build partnerships, develop innovative learning solutions and directly contribute to economic growth and social mobility across the county.
Travel is expected across Greater Lincolnshire as part of the role. The team has adopted a hybrid and flexible approach to work, with one mandatory office day per week (currently Sleaford, Lincolnshire).
Closing date: 20/10/26.
Interviews: week commencing 02/11/26.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values
collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We're looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.