Gloucestershire County Council
Service Manager Employment & Skills Hub
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Service Manager Employment & Skills Hub
Job Location: Shire Hall, 1st Floor
Salary: £53,937–£57,884 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.00
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Until 31 March 2028
Closing Date: 19/07/2026
Job Requisition Number: 14397
This post is not open to job sharing.
About the Team & the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Service Manager to lead strategy development and stakeholder coordination within Gloucestershire County Council’s Employment and Skills Hub.
The role involves:
- Influencing and leading strategic and operational developments in skills and employment support.
- Joining up initiatives to ensure residents develop skills aligned with local labour market demands.
- Collaborating with permissions from health, education, skills, and employment sectors to drive positive outcomes for residents and employers.
The Employment and Skills Hub is a dynamic sector with new national and local developments shaping Gloucestershire’s workforce and economy. This position offers the chance to foster strategic partnerships for meaningful impact.
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Please refer to the Job Profile for further role details.
About You
Experience & Skills
You will possess:
- Proven senior-level management experience, including performance management.
- Strong sector knowledge of local and national skills policies and strategies.
- Passion for innovation in developing sustainable initiatives and diverse operational workflows.
Ideal candidates will also:
- Be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed to improving lives in Gloucestershire.
- Thrive in an environment of change, demonstrating adaptability and a collaborative approach.
About Gloucestershire County Council
Benefits
- 30.5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme membership (Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Discounts with major supermarkets and high-street retailers.
- Supportive work culture, including formal supervision and informal mentoring.
- Mandatory training opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support: counselling, therapy, financial advice).
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Employee networks for support and development (LGBT+ Prism network, Young Employees Network).
- Hybrid working flexibility – balancing office and remote options based on role requirements.
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How to Apply
If you meet the criteria and wish to contribute to this role:
- Submit a full application and personal statement via the "Apply Now" button.
- For an informal chat, contact Vikki Walters – vikki.walters@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
- Interviews will be held on 30 July 2026.
Additional Information
- DBS clearance is required for this role.
- Right to work in the UK is mandatory; this is non-transferable from sponsorship held elsewhere.
- Applications from current employees at risk of redundancy or on the redeployment register will be prioritised at shortlisting.
- Safeguarding: The Council expects all staff to uphold child and vulnerable adult protection standards.
- English language requirement: All customer-facing staff must demonstrate full English language fluency under the Immigration Act 2016.
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