Overview

Regional Operations Manager Northern England - Home-based. Up to 53,000 + 7,965 Car Allowance + Generous Pension + Flexible Working + Career Progression. This government-backed organisation focuses on developing a skilled, future-ready workforce for the UK's engineering and construction sectors. Supporting major infrastructure projects and industry transformation, the organisation funds and manages skills programmes to meet current and future demand across technical, craft, and professional roles. In this role, you will lead the North Region Operations Team, managing employer relationships, delivering training initiatives, and driving workforce development programmes across the region. You will work closely with training providers, industry bodies, and employers to address skills challenges effectively.

The Role

• Lead a regional relationship management team to deliver employer engagement plans and training programmes.
• Support the design and delivery of upskilling, reskilling, and new entrant initiatives.
• Manage regional budgets and ensure efficient use of funds for maximum stakeholder value.
• Build and grow strong partnerships with employers, providers, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation across the Northern region, supporting major infrastructure and workforce development projects.
• Collaborate with wider national teams and contribute to the delivery of strategic skills programmes.
• Deliver outcomes aligned with government-backed workforce development priorities and funding frameworks.

The Person

• Proven experience in relationship/business management roles within the skills, training, or engineering sectors.
• Strong track record of stakeholder engagement and delivering value-add solutions.
• Experience working on complex projects or within a regulated, strategic environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Able to coach, mentor, and performance manage team members.
• Knowledge of training and competence systems.
• Comfortable navigating regional political and skills landscapes.
• Understanding of government-funded skills and training programmes (desirable).
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• Experience working with or within the engineering or construction industry is highly desirable.