Workforce Development Manager

Salary

£48,738 - £54,143 per annum

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Hours per week

37

Work Base

Meadow House, Mansfield. NG18 2TB

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Workforce Development Manager JDPS.pdf – 209KB Competency FrameworkTier 5

Number of posts

1

Interview date

30 November 2026 Closing Date 10 November 2026 23:55 The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and commitment. We believe in creating a supportive environment where our staff can thrive while making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families. Join us in our mission to build a brighter future for our community!

Are you passionate about empowering others and enhancing workforce capabilities? As the Workforce Development Manager, you will lead the charge in developing a skilled and knowledgeable workforce across Integrated Children's Services. Your role will ensure that our staff are equipped to deliver high-quality services today and in the future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference!

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Develop and Deliver: Create and implement workforce and learning strategies that promote continuous improvement.
• Oversee Training: Manage training and development programmes to ensure staff have the necessary skills.
• Attract and Retain Talent: Lead initiatives to attract, develop, and retain a skilled workforce, including career development pathways and social work training programmes.
• Manage Budgets: Oversee workforce development budgets and resources effectively.
• Collaborate: Work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to support workforce planning and service improvement.
• Stay Informed: Keep up to date with changes in legislation, policy, and best practices to ensure our workforce development activities remain relevant and effective.

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A relevant qualification at level 4 or above, such as social care, child development, or family systems.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of effective, evidence-based practices in workforce development.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Leadership: Sets a positive example and motivates others to achieve high performance.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to engage with staff, partners, and stakeholders effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to make informed decisions and devise solutions to meet operational targets.
• Customer Focus: A commitment to providing excellent service and support to our community.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A Place to Belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional life.
• Generous Leave: A competitive leave package to ensure you have time to recharge.

If you are ready to lead workforce development and make a meaningful impact in our community, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that is dedicated to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families in Nottinghamshire.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Diana Bentley on 01158040768 or by email diana.bentley@nottscc.gov.uk.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.