Skills Programme Delivery Lead
Cogent Skills and its Nuclear subsidiary, NSAN have won 5 bids in support of the National Nuclear Skills Plan.
This role will support the teams at both Cogent Skills and NSAN to deliver four out of the five projects and each programme lead will be responsible for the development and delivery of two of the four workstreams which include:-
· Nuclear Bursary
· Teacher Training Bursary
· Sector Experts into Training
· Training Provider Network
The individual will play a pivotal role in the project, developing programmes and overseeing implementation with inputs from subject matter specialists across the nuclear sector and beyond t build in best practice in our delivery of these projects for the client.
Package
- Competitive salary circa £48,480 dependent on experience
- Full time role – fixed term for 12 months
- Pension – employee contribution 6%
- Life Assurance
- 29 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (FTE)
- Opportunity to buy-back 5 extra days annual leave (FTE)
- Day off for your birthday
- Optional Private Health Care package
- Hybrid role
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bonus Scheme
- Aspire Values Award Scheme
- Annual Values Awards
- Long Service Awards
- Annual Company Events
- Gym Discount
- Access to Training & Development Opportunities
Key Accountabilities
· Lead the design and continuous improvement of specific skills programmes, drawing on subject matter experts, labour market intelligence and other insights.
· Coordinate day‑to‑day delivery across both workstreams assigned, ensuring activities are on track, issues are resolved quickly and quality standards are met, working with the appointed PM.
· Assign tasks and priorities within the programme team, support colleagues with guidance and coaching, and model good practice in delivery.
· Act as primary operational contact for key stakeholders (providers, employers, learners, internal teams), ensuring clear communication and responsive problem‑solving.
· Monitor programme data and feedback (participation, achievement, satisfaction) and recommend changes to improve outcomes and learner/employer experience.
· Prepare regular progress updates and exception reports for the Programme Director / Head of Nuclear Skills, escalating risks and dependencies as needed.
· Work with wider stakeholders to ensure that ED and I is built into the solutions that are developed.
Key Performance Indicators
· Development and delivery of project activities to time cost and quality constraints.
· Positive feedback from internal project leads and key stakeholders in the industry regarding products/services developed as part of the projects key deliverables.
Essential Knowledge Skills and Qualifications
· Experience: Previous experience in leading skills-based projects with a detailed knowledge of the UK skills landscape and demonstrable experience in the development and implementation of skills initiatives – essential.
· Experience: Delivery of similar initiatives highlighted above including experience of working with and facilitating groups of experts across a range of disciplines. – desirable.
· Knowledge of the nuclear industry or ano high hazard industry with similar disciplines/skills priorities – desirable.
· Customer Service/Stakeholder engagement: Strong customer-oriented mindset with the ability to deliver responsive, high-quality support whilst building a partnership-based approach with the client.
· Organisational Skills: Excellent planning and organisational ability with strong attention to detail.
· Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective liaison with all colleagues and stakeholders. The ability to guide and mentor other team members as required.
· Proactive Approach: Demonstrates initiative, with a positive attitude with the ability to assign tasks, sequence work and influence how delivery happens.
· Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, and other relevant software tools.
Communication & Engagement
· Project communications – Support the collation of content for newsletters/communications and reports (internal and external).
· Work closely with internal teams to ensure standardisation and consistent messaging across all projects to maximise value for money.
Cogent is an inclusive employer and we value the diversity our workforce brings. We welcome applications from all candidates and will consider all applications equally and fairly.
Cogent is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
To apply please click on the link: https://www.cogentskills.com/about/work-for-us/
Please complete the Candidate Information Sheet and send together with a letter of application and your CV to [email protected] outlining your suitability for this post and how you would ensure success. Closing date is 2nd July 2026
If you have additional needs that you would like us to consider during the application and interview process please contact Denise Bentley on 01925 515222 to discuss ways that we can support your application.
If you haven’t heard back from us within 21 days of your application, it means that unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Websites: www.cogentskills.com
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: Up to £48,480.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in leading skills-based projects with a detailed knowledge of the UK skills landscape and demonstrable experience in the development and implementation of skills initiatives ?
- Do you have experience of working with and facilitating groups of experts across a range of disciplines?
- Do you have knowledge of the nuclear industry or any high hazard industry with similar disciplines/skills priorities?
- Do you have a strong customer-oriented mindset with the ability to deliver responsive, high-quality support whilst building a partnership-based approach with the client?
- Do you have an excellent planning and organisational ability with strong attention to detail?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Warrington WA1 1GG
