Job Reference:
ATR67463
Application deadline:
09/11/2025
Salary:
£45,228.00 - £45,228.00
Job Description
Job Title:
Adult Skills Manager
Salary:
£45,228 – fixed point
Location:
Huddersfield
Hours and Weeks per Year:
37 hours / 52 weeks
At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.
Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.
We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!
In the role of Adult Skills Manager, you’ll predominantly be based at Huddersfield and you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our adult learning provision. You’ll ensure resources are maximised to meet both national skills priorities and local workforce needs and drive meaningful impact across our communities.
Your key responsibilities will be to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of adult learning provision, ensuring programmes are employer-informed, outcomes-focused, and aligned with national and regional priorities.
Ideally, you’ll have a Level 4 qualification (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in Adult Skills Funding. It’s important that you’re able to demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills and demonstrate our college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.
(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)
Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 20th November
TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the below “Kirklees College Application Form” before clicking "Apply" – you will need to attach your completed form as your application.
If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.