Interim Strategic Development Lead, Skills & Employment – Greater Essex Combined County Authority Join to apply for the Interim Strategic Development Lead, Skills & Employment – Greater Essex Combined County Authority role at Essex County Council. Temporary up to £650 per day (umbrella, Inside IR35) or Fixed Term/Secondment from £75,050 to £88,295 per annum. Overview: Greater Essex is entering a transformative period through devolution, aimed at simplifying governance, improving service delivery, and empowering communities. Under the proposed changes, powers and funding will be transferred from central government to a new Mayoral Combined County Authority, enabling more local control over key areas such as transport, housing, and economic development. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the new Greater Essex Combined County Authority, one of the largest County Combined Authority, is set up effectively, with the robust governance, strategies, policies and frameworks required to meet statutory and legal obligations. They will establish strong foundations that enable the organisation to accelerate its strategic priorities at pace. To achieve this, postholders will need to build effective relationships and networks across central and local government, partners, businesses and residents, and bring the business, commercial and political acumen needed to translate strategy into meaningful action. Lead development of GECCA’s Employability & Skills strategy and associated programmes. Shape and deliver policies, initiatives and partnerships that increase training, employment opportunities and progression pathways across Greater Essex. Support the development of organisational systems, governance and assurance mechanisms for employability and skills programmes. Contribute to building an agile, high-performing organisation capable of delivering devolved skills functions effectively. Build partnerships and raise the profile of Greater Essex at a regional and national level, working across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors to drive inward investment, secure funding from government, and ensure value for money in all financial commitments. Represent GECCA regionally and nationally, influencing policy and strengthening the region’s voice. Lead commissioning and delivery of skills programmes in line with governance, procurement and financial standards. Oversee performance management and reporting to ensure transparency, impact and continuous improvement. Support cross-cutting priorities such as net zero, digital transformation and inclusion. Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in programme design and organisational culture. Build capability, talent pipelines and strong internal and external relationships. Deep understanding of adult learning, post-16 skills, employability policy and commissioning. Knowledge of devolution, AEB, funding mechanisms and workforce planning. Strong strategic leadership and policy development capability. Full-time
Interim Strategic Development Lead, Skills & Employment – Greater Essex Combined County Authority • Essex, England, GB
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