Work & Skills Officer

Position Title: Higher Level Apprentice Work and Skills Officer  

Salary: Grade 5 to 7 £29,064 to £40,777 per annum (Bar points at £31,022, £35,412 and £39,862) 

Contract Type: Full-time permanent, 35 Hours per week 

Location: Town Hall Extension, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA / Homeworking  

Manchester Residency: This advert is open to residents of Manchester only 

Are you looking for a new role in which you can help make a difference to the lives of Manchester people?  

The Work and Skills Team have an exciting opportunity for a Higher-Level Apprentice leading to a Work & Skills Officer position.  

Part of the requirement of the role is to complete a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Associate Project Management, alongside developing a range of practical skills and experience. This will be part of a development plan which will lead to a permanent post upon successful completion. 

Appointment to this role will be at Grade 5 (£29,064-£32,061) with progression to Grade 7 (£37,280- £40,777) on completion of the apprenticeship. 

You will also need GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (4-9), or the ability to complete to this level during the apprenticeship. Maths and English skills will be assessed as part of the successful applicant’s acceptance on to the apprenticeship programme. 

As a Higher-Level Apprentice Work & Skills Officer you will develop and manage a range of projects and activities across the city which will deliver positive outcomes around employment and skills, employer engagement, and business support. You will work with a wide range of services and organisations across Manchester, creating partnerships and raising the profile of work and skills activity.  

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong partnerships, managing projects, analysing information, and making a tangible contribution to Manchester's economic and social objectives. 

 

The post will be managed by a Work and Skills Specialist.      

 

  

For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Elayne Redford, at 07940780561  and elayne.redford@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.  

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city that leads change and improves lives. Whether you’re supporting communities or improving public services, you’ll help create opportunities and shape a better future for everyone

Benefits we offer 

• Up to 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years’ service
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• The UK’s largest local government pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts and perks
• Good Employment Charter member

 For more information about working for Manchester Council, please visit Careers - Manchester City Council 

 

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council 

Manchester City Council values equality and works to provide a fair and inclusive environment for a workforce that is as diverse as the communities it serves. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme 

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

•  Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
•  Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
•  If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition
•  Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?

 When You Join Us 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk. 

What we will need from you if you're successful 

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.  

 

Other relevant information 

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.