TPP Recruitment
Manager, Physics Workforce
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Are you passionate about shaping the future workforce and ensuring critical sectors have access to the skills they need to thrive?
TPP Recruitment is supporting a respected professional membership organisation to recruit a Manager, Physics Workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established and growing team at a pivotal stage in its development. You will play a crucial role in building the evidence base that informs workforce planning, skills development and policy influence across the UK and Ireland.
This position would suit someone with a strong understanding of the skills, workforce and higher education landscape, who enjoys combining research, stakeholder engagement and data analysis to drive meaningful impact.
Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 per annum, depending on experience
Employment type: Permanent
Working arrangements: Hybrid – approximately once per month office based (London)
Working pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Other benefits:
- Opportunity to help shape a developing team and influence ways of working
- Exposure to senior stakeholders across education, industry, policy and government
- Opportunity to manage and develop a Project Officer
- Meaningful work that contributes to skills development and workforce growth across the UK and Ireland
About the Organisation
Our client is a leading professional membership body with a mission focused on supporting education, developing future talent and ensuring skills-based sectors have access to the diverse workforce they need.
They work closely with employers, education providers, policymakers and industry leaders to improve skills pipelines, influence workforce policy and create opportunities for future generations. Their work has significant impact across education, workforce development and economic growth.
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About the Role
As the Manager, Physics Workforce, you will support the development of a robust evidence base around workforce needs, skills shortages and future talent requirements. You will use research, stakeholder intelligence and data analysis to identify key challenges and opportunities, translating complex information into compelling insights that influence decision-makers.
You will be joining a team that was established at the end of 2025 and is continuing to evolve. This creates an excellent opportunity to contribute to team culture, processes and ways of working whilst taking ownership of strategically important projects.
The role includes line management responsibility for a Project Officer and offers the chance to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including policymakers, employers, education providers and sector leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead research activity focused on workforce needs, skills shortages and talent development
- Build and maintain a strong evidence base that informs policy, strategy and organisational priorities
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative data and convert findings into engaging, accessible narratives
- Produce research reports, insights, thought leadership content and briefing materials
- Support advocacy activities by providing evidence and insights to influence decision-makers
- Develop relationships with stakeholders across education, skills, business and policy sectors
- Identify emerging workforce trends and opportunities
- Manage and develop a Project Officer
- Contribute to business planning, project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support cross-organisational collaboration to maximise impact and outcomes
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Skills / Experience Required
- Strong understanding of the workforce, skills and higher education ecosystem
- Knowledge of educational pathways, workforce development issues and skills policy
- Experience using data, research and stakeholder insight to inform decision-making
- Ability to translate complex data and evidence into compelling stories and recommendations
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building experience
- Strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify solutions and opportunities
- Experience managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- A genuine interest in workforce development, skills policy and evidence-led decision making.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and CV outlining your relevant experience and interest in this opportunity
Interview Process
Interviews will take place online on 16th September 2026 and will consist of:
- A presentation / task
- Competency-based and behavioural interview questions
There is one interview stage only.
Deadline
Monday 7th September 2026, 9am
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