Industry Manager - Transport
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated and dynamic person to take on the role of Industry Manager for Transport.
You will be part of the Product Management team, working closely with the industry employers and professional bodies to engage them in the development and maintenance of our new and existing products. Your priority will be to engage with external industry stakeholders to ensure City & Guild's products and services for the Transport sector align to current and future skills needs. You'll work with customers and employers to identify future skills needs.
Applicants will need to have a background in education and or qualifications, a clear understanding of this industry and the challenges that it faces as well as the understanding of policy and regulatory requirements for the industry and qualifications.
We are flexible in location, you can be based anywhere across the UK but you must be prepared to attend our London or Wakefield office for team meetings when required.
At City & Guilds we recognise that an unconditional commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is fundamental to delivering our purpose of helping people, organisations and economies develop the skill they need for growth, and this extends to all people, organisations and wider stakeholders we work with, wherever we work.
We feel that it is important that City & Guilds is an organisation that reflects the diversity of modern society and is an inclusive organisation that ensures that everyone is supported so that they can achieve their best.
We encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented communities.
City & Guilds are a Disability confident employer. Please let us know if you require any support/adjustments at your interview and if successful any adjustments needed to support you in your role. If this is required, please email; careers@cityandguilds.com
About the role
Working closely with the Senior Product Lead and Product Manager. You will lead on establishing strong and reliable industry/employer reference groups in the main sub-sectors that will be the cornerstone of our developments within education. You will establish deep and sustainable relationships with employers, trade and professional associations and key industry stakeholders ensuring that we have the right knowledge and that skills and behaviours are embedded within our qualifications so that our offerings are superior to existing products in the market.
You will work closely with colleagues in the Product Management team, providing timely information to support the development of commercial business cases for the products. You will also work with customers and employers to identify future skills development and employers' needs, the skills needed by learners to get a job, progress and get a new job.
About you
You must have knowledge and understanding of the Transport sector, as well as a good understanding of the educational landscape. You application must demonstrate a clear understanding of the industry, the requirements, the challenges that it faces and the direction of travel over the next 5 years.
A background in education and/or qualifications as well as knowledge of education reforms and apprenticeship standards are essential. You will also understand policy and regulatory requirements for the industry and qualifications.
You will naturally be an excellent communicator, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop expertise and a full understanding and insight of our customers needs ultimately shaping the future of City & Guilds.
Our Story And Mission
What We Offer
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.
You’ll receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes a great base salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, volunteering opportunities and much more.
We welcome a discussion about how this role could work flexibly for you. For example work pattern, hours or location.
Next Steps And How To Apply
If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply.