Head of Service Lifelong Learning and Skills Job description Transform Education and Skills in Sheffield Join us in Sheffield – a city of ambition, innovation, and limitless potential. Our Lifelong Learning and Skills team is on a transformative journey, dedicated to making learning, training, and skills accessible to all, empowering everyone to achieve their fullest potential in education and employment. We're shaping a service that is dynamic, modern, and poised to impact Sheffield’s communities in meaningful ways. The opportunity We are seeking an exceptional Head of Service with the vision, leadership, and resilience to drive this transformation forward. As Head of Service, you will Inspire and Lead Service Managers, champion quality and continuous improvement, and make a lasting impact on accessible lifelong learning for all. Have a strong grasp of 14-25 Services and Family, Adult, and Community Learning, Bring expertise in navigating local, regional, and national initiatives while maintaining budgetary control, contractual requirements, and Uphold excellence in Ofsted standards. What We’re Looking For: A proactive, innovative leader who thrives on challenges, Strong expertise in building strategic partnerships, and Is ready to elevate lifelong learning in Sheffield. Why Join Us? This is your chance to shape a modern, transformative service and be part of a forward-thinking team that impacts lives and contributes to Sheffield’s future as a city of opportunity for all learners. Key Dates: Assessment Activities: 9th or 10th January 2025 Final Interviews: Friday 17th or 21st January 2025 For informal enquiries contact , Director of Education and Skills Seize this unique opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a difference in Sheffield. Together, we can create a brighter future for learners across our city! We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly. It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.
