TheSkills and Employment Development Servicehas an exciting position available. We have a full-time opportunity to join the team as aProject Officer.The role will manage a caseload of subcontracted training providers acrossGreater Lincolnshirewho deliver on LCC’sAdult Skills Fund. This role will primarily deliver the Skills Bootcamps programme.

About the role

This role plays an integral part in managing our network of training providers. You willsupportthe planning, commissioning and performance monitoring of Skills Bootcamps training courses.You will need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle as the team travels across Greater Lincolnshire regularly.

Skills Bootcamps are free training courses that fill specific skills gaps.The courses are designed to help people to get jobs and help local businesses to recruit new talent.

More information about the Skills Bootcamps programme can be found here:Skills Bootcamps | Business Lincolnshire

Information on the sub-contracted training providers we work with and the programmes we offer can be found on the 2aspire website:https://www.2aspire.org.uk

Hybrid working is a feature of this role. The successful applicant will be required to attend the office alongside the rest of the team at least once a week. On occasion, additional days may be required.The team frequently travels across Greater Lincolnshire to visit training providers and employers.The Council offers flexibility within working patterns to accommodate work-life balance.

About you

You will: work autonomously; make decisions; be effective in developing and maintaining partnership relationships; escalate areas of concern; and take action tosupporttraining providers.The ideal candidate will need to be skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships.

Ideally you will have:

• Experience of working inAdult Education or Training
• Excellent project management skills and IT skills
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent OR suitable industry experience.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes, for example, learning observations.
• Demonstrable experience in partnership working, managing business relationships or contract management

About the team

This position has arisen due to the growth of the Skills Bootcamps programme. You will be joining a growing team that are friendly andsupportive, and who willchampionyou in your role asProject Officer.We are an established team with a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience. We are keen to welcome a new member in our mission to develop adult skills across the county.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in ourrewards and benefitsbrochure

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.

PLEASE NOTE: As this is a CV application, it is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Applications will close on Sunday 27th July and interviews will take place on or around Thursday 7th August 2025 at the Sleaford Area Office

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Natalie Poole, Employment and Skills Delivery Manager, Phone: 07880294729

Email:natalie.poole@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Best of luck with your application

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement.We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role.You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you toconnectandcollaborateremotely.We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process ifsupport with this is needed.

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.