Strategic Manager: Education, Training, Innovation and Growth
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid – Cornwall (including Penzance and Truro, with some home working) Salary: £50,000
Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) is a well-established Cornish charity working alongside communities to enable people and places to thrive.
We are very excited to recruit three new strategic manager level roles to the strategic leadership team at CRCC to lead our organisation into the next 80 years of its development. We are an exciting and diverse charity at a pivotal point in our history, celebrating 80 years and developing new projects and partnerships across Cornwall and in other parts of the country. You would be joining a positive and dedicated team of professionals of 100 plus staff as we develop our key themes of work. We are very proud of our work, staff, culture and values and being a part of CRCC brings much in return including flexible working, recognition of caring responsibilities and neurodivergence, a Simply Health Employee Assistance Programme, 2 All Staff Days a year and 28 days leave in addition to bank holidays.
If you are interested in this role, please feel free to phone for an informal conversation on 07968 605325 . We very much look forward to receiving your application.
We are seeking an outstanding and experienced Strategic Manager to lead the development, growth and long-term direction of our Education and Training provision.
This is a senior and influential role within the organisation, working directly with the Chief Executive and as part of CRCC’s strategic leadership structure to shape both service delivery and future organisational direction.
About the role
This role provides strategic leadership for a significant and growing area of CRCC’s work, with responsibility for shaping an ambitious, inclusive and sustainable education and training offer across Cornwall.
You will lead the continued development of Learn Your Way, Work Your Way and associated programmes, ensuring high-quality delivery alongside a strong focus on innovation, growth and future service design within this theme of work for CRCC.
The role combines strategic oversight, organisational leadership and external influence, ensuring CRCC is well positioned within local systems, partnerships and commissioning environments.
You will play a key role in developing new opportunities, strengthening partnerships and increasing CRCC’s reach, impact and income in this area.
What you will do
· Provide visible senior leadership and strategic direction for Education and Training
· Lead innovation, growth and development of new programmes and services
· Maintain oversight of curriculum, quality and learner experience
· Drive the development of employability, enrichment and progression pathways
· Build and maintain relationships at a senior level with commissioners, funders, employers and partners
· Position CRCC as a credible and influential provider of inclusive education and training
· Contribute to whole-organisation strategy, leadership and external positioning
· Ensure robust oversight of finance, safeguarding, compliance and performance
About you
You will be an experienced and credible leader, bringing both strategic insight and a strong understanding of delivery.
You will bring:
· Significant experience of leading education, training or employability services
· A strong understanding of SEND, inclusion and preparation for adulthood
· A track record of developing services, partnerships and income opportunities
· Experience of operating at a senior or strategic level
· The ability to influence, collaborate and build relationships across sectors
· A commitment to values-led leadership and co-production
You will be motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful opportunities for people and communities, and to lead a service that makes a lasting difference.
About CRCC
Our work is rooted in our values: Engage, Support and Adapt.
We believe communities already hold the strengths, assets and relationships needed to drive meaningful change. Our role is to work alongside people to enable, develop and support that change.
We are committed to creating a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment, where staff are empowered to lead, innovate and grow.
Additional information
· Enhanced DBS required
· Travel across Cornwall will be required
How to apply
Please visit our website https://cornwallrcc.org.uk/recruitment for full details and an application form.
Closing date: Friday 17th July at 12 noon. Interviews: 30th and 31st July
Please note that CVs cannot be accepted.
CRCC is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Penzance
