The Role

• Would you like to help build the pipeline of new construction workers?
• Are you a strong communicator with experience of working across a range of stakeholders?
• Are you a strong project manager who can multi-task?

Then this might be the job for you!

The South London Partnership (SLP) is a collaboration of boroughs including Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and for this project Wandsworth. The SLP seeks to build on strengths of South London as a place for people to live, work and thrive. One of the innovate schemes formed from the partnership working will be the Mayor’s Construction Academy Hub. The Mayors Construction Academy Hub will support people and businesses connect to skills, employment and training in the construction sector across south London.

In line with SLP current priorities we are looking to support the construction sector in south London through the work of the Mayors Construction Hub. The construction sector is a major contributor to the South London economy and will help the area bounce back after the challenges of the pandemic. Before COVID-19, construction accounted for 5% of jobs in south London and generated some £2.2 billion for the UK economy.  Despite the challenges of the pandemic, construction is still forecast to grow, delivering 2,700 additional jobs by 2030.

The Mayors Construction Academy Hub Manager will lead the new Mayors Construction Academy (MCA) and will be responsible for the delivery of the programme. The role is a fixed term contract for a year.

The Mayors Construction Academy Hub Manager will be required too:

• Developing strategic relationships across the construction and skills sector in south London
• Create a coordinated construction training offer more responsive to the labour market and securing a pipeline of skilled construction workers.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the project to ensure that it delivers real impact and brings benefits to residents, businesses and stakeholders.

You will have the following skills and attributes:

• Exceptional communications skills and have in-depth knowledge of the construction and skills sector.
• Demonstrable experience of forging collaborations between construction employers and providers. 
• You will be solution focused, analytical and have experience of developing innovative construction skills training programmes to meet the current and future needs of employers.
• Experienced manager who will lead the Hub team and be responsible for delivering the MCA programme targets on time and on budget. 
• You will monitor and evaluate the performance of the project to ensure that it delivers real impact and brings benefits to residents, businesses and stakeholders.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Polly Persechino - Policy and Programme Manager – Economy, Skills and Employment - South London Partnership via polly.persechino@southlondonpartnership.co.uk

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including and working from home. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  9^th May 2021

Shortlisting Date: 10^th May 2021

Interview Date: 17^th May 2021

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying.  Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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