Programme Management Co-ordinator (Learning and Employability Service)

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An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join a dynamic team within the Employment and Training Unit of Falkirk Council. As a key member of our Management Team you will inspire, motivate and lead our team of highly-skilled support staff in the transformation and integration of Community Learning and Development and Employment and Training Unit services into an integrated ‘Learning and Employability Service’ contributing to financial viability and sustainability of this Council of the Future Project.

 

We are looking for a Programme Management Co-Ordinator who:

 

• Will develop and lead on the delivery of the Council’s of the Future project to integrate services into a ‘Learning and Employability’ service
• Will manage Stakeholder communications providing regular updates regarding the Learning and Employability project to Council of the Future Board and Place Services Board as required.
• Will co-ordinate the end to end project management by identifying improvements and efficiencies required within Services via people, processes, commissioning and technology.
• Will develop a robust implementation plan for the Learning and Employability project looking at development opportunities, income generation, strategic & service partnerships and driving the delivery of transformation, maximising standards of service delivery to the customer whilst minimising the overall cost to the Council
• Has a good understanding of Community Learning and Development and/or Employment and Training services.
• Will support Service Manager/Operational managers in facilitating change management, employee, stakeholder and Trade Union meetings as required
• Has a proven track record and excellent knowledge in relation to Financial & Resource Management; IT and Management Information Systems; Facilities Management and Human Resource Management
• Has 3-5 years experience in a similar type role either in private or public sectors and is preferably able to demonstrate knowledge of Community Learning and Development and/or Employability and Training service delivery.

 

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing in your application your skills, experience and attributes that you can bring to this specific post.  Please ensure that you can evidence the impact that you have made in your current/previous posts.

Successful applicants will:

 

• hold an appropriate professional qualification, ideally at SCQF level 9 or above (degree level)
• have had previous experience of working within an organisation focused on delivering support for a range of service users
• be able to demonstrate that they possess the commitment, knowledge and skills outlined within the job description and person specifications.

 

It is essential that you are an excellent communicator, a team player and have relevant experience of supporting and supervising staff. Knowledge of local government systems and procedures would be an advantage.

 

This post is temporary until September 2026 due to service requirement.

 

If you are interested in becoming part of this exciting transformation change project then we would be pleased to receive your application.

 

If you wish to discuss the post informally, please contact Sarah McCulley on 01324 504408.