This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: Service Manager Employment & Skills Hub
- Job Location: Adult Education Service
- Salary: £53,937 - £57,884 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 13/09/2025
- Job Requisition Number: 10782
- This post is not open to job share
About the team and the role
Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub offers a one-stop source of information, advice, guidance and support around employment and skills. Working with a range of partners and employers in localities across Gloucestershire the Hub delivers 1:1 support through a number of programmes for people with barriers to sustaining or retaining work, as well as advice and signposting for any resident looking for help.
We are looking for an experienced person to manage the delivery of our new Connect to Work supported employment programme which will support 2,900 people over the next 4 1/2 years. You must be passionate about making a difference and be committed to driving excellence, providing a high quality service to participants.
As a strong performance manager, you will be part of a team that is vibrant and diverse, so a passion for inclusive employment will be essential. This is an exciting role, and your opportunity to have a substantial influence on the shape and delivery of a ground-breaking new programme.
About You
You will have demonstrable experience of managing at a senior level, including performance management. Experience working within a diverse team, lived experience, or with people who have disabilities, health conditions or other barriers to employment will be essential, along with the passion to influence change. Experience of working within the employability or health sectors will be an advantage, but not essential. You will have the ability to interpret guidance to develop systems and processes and be able to analyse data.
If you are enthusiastic and self-motivated and want to help us to deliver change to people living in Gloucestershire we encourage you to apply for this role.
About Us
Flexible and agile working opportunities
24.5 days annual leave rising to 29.5 days after 5 years continuous service
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
How to Apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Vikki Walters via email at vikki.walters@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Closing date 13th September 2025
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 14th of October. You will be required to do a presentation as part of the interview. Full details will be sent to those who are invited
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Service Manager Employment & Skills Hub - Role profile
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
