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About us and the role
We have a unique opportunity for you to shape, influence and create better lives for Warwickshire residents – as the Head of Economy & Skills at Warwickshire County Council you can be truly creative in your influence! This is a great time to join us with economic growth being at the top of our agenda.
Warwickshire has a strong and dynamic economy and is home to many UK and international brands with key strengths currently featuring in automotive, future mobility and digital creative industries. Warwickshire is a major global centre for vehicle electrification, autonomous technologies, and video game development. Our local universities include the Top 10 University of Warwick and Modern University of the Year, Coventry University. There’s a lot happening here that we want you to become a part of!
As the lead for economy & skills, you will have a strong understanding of the private sector and the key drivers facing the wider business community at the moment; and through the freedom and creativity this role gives, you have the opportunity to use your commercial experience and knowledge to benefit our whole community.
As a credible leader for Warwickshire, you will be expected to build strong working relationships with partners across the private and public sector to deliver one of our key objects; ‘making sure Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training skills and infrastructure’
What we are looking for:
Hybrid working is part of our ethos, we are flexible in the way we work; however, this role will require a presence in Warwickshire.
‘We want Warwickshire to have a thriving economy and places with the right jobs, skills, and infrastructure’
Economic Development is at the heart of the Council’s strategic priorities our focus is on targeting investment in major infrastructure and regeneration to boost social mobility and living standards. We want our county to be one that provides high quality jobs, living standards and good prospects, and supporting those who need it most.
Our Economy and Skills Team is central to achieving this ambition, and you would be responsible for leading this agenda at an exciting time when inclusive, sustainable and strong economic growth is at the top of agenda.
You will be leading a team of c. 30 individuals in a variety of roles that are based across the county, including our business centres. We are proud of our team, and their commitment and enthusiasm, plus we are one the highest scoring teams in the Council’s Employee Engagement surveys!
You will benefit from a supportive peer network, strong senior leadership with everyone, at all levels, aligned behind the goal of making ‘Warwickshire the best it can be’
To find out more about the benefits of working for Warwickshire and this fantastic role please click on the link below for the microsite – Head of Economy and Skills site
Job description
Job description for Head of Economy & Skills
Should you require application forms in an alternative format please contact mariemcclay@warwickshire.gov.uk
David Ayton-Hill, Assistant Director at davidayton-hill@warwickshire.gov.uk
or Holly O’Sullivan, Specialist Recruitment Advisor at hollyosullivan@warwickshire.gov.uk
Interview details
Closing date – midnight, 13th July 2023
Unsuccessful candidates will be notified at each stage of the process
To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not been submitted unless asked to do so.
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.
As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. WCC has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for employees who hold these and other identities. See more
