Workforce Development Specialist

The Growth Company (GC)

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Category: Business Support

Salary: 37,000 - 37,000 GBP / yearly

Full-time


Job Description

The Workforce Development Specialist role at The Growth Company (GC) involves supporting business owners in Tameside and Bury Local Authorities with organizational development to enhance business growth and employment practices.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective relations with business owners/leaders and internal and external key contacts to promote the work of the Workforce Development team.

Work with training providers to provide training solutions based on needs identified at individual, departmental, and company levels.

Develop and maintain a network of business/professional contacts for referrals.

Handle client enquiries and assess growth potential using appropriate tools and systems.

Undertake detailed diagnostics and discussions with clients around workforce challenges.

Deliver group learning sessions on specific topics to businesses.

Qualifications

Skilled at critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation.

Strong communicator with networking capabilities.

Proficient in planning, organizing, and operating at a senior strategic level.

Account management skills and expertise in various workforce development areas.

Degree or CIPD-level qualifications desirable but not essential.

Strong knowledge of HR practices and IT skills.

Perks & Benefits

- Safeguarding and promoting welfare commitment

- Guaranteed interview scheme for diversity candidates

- Ban the Box campaign support for people with convictions

- Culture of flexibility and agile working

- Health & Safety compliance

Why Join Us?

Join us to make a difference in business growth and employment practices in Tameside and Bury.