Are you passionate about developing innovative training programmes that meet the future skills needs of employers and communities?
Do you want to lead a high-performing team that helps adults transform their careers while supporting regional economic growth?
We are seeking an ambitious and proactive Skills Manager to join our Adult & Future Skills team. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving the development, growth and quality of our future skills, employability and online learning provision.
Working closely with employers, stakeholders, curriculum teams and funding partners, you will ensure our programmes respond to local skills needs, support economic priorities and deliver outstanding outcomes for learners. You will lead the development of new training opportunities, including employer-responsive provision, commercial courses, bootcamps and adult learning programmes, while managing quality, performance and income targets across the department.
- Leading the growth and delivery of future skills, employability and online learning programmes that respond to local and regional skills needs.
- Managing and developing teams to deliver outstanding teaching, learning, assessment and learner outcomes.
- Working with employers, industry partners, DWP, Jobcentre Plus and other stakeholders to identify workforce skills requirements and develop innovative training solutions.
- Driving business growth, income generation and employer engagement through funded and commercial training opportunities.
- Experience of leading and performance managing teams delivering government-funded training programmes.
- Strong understanding of employability, adult learning, workforce development and future skills agendas.
- Experience managing quality processes, standardisation activity and external quality assurance requirements.
- Level 4 qualification (or above), Level 2 English and Maths, and excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
Closing date 19.08.2026
Interview Date: 27.08.2026
As part of the interview there will be a scenario-based task.
College location: Cross College – Based in Eastbourne
Annual salary: Circa £37,000
(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)
Hours: Full time – 37 Hours/52.14 weeks
In return, we can offer you:
A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.
To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.
For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [email protected]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.
OTHER INFORMATION:
East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.
Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.
We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [email protected] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.
At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
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