childrens workforce development council

The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) aims to improve the lives of children and young people. We do this by ensuring that those who work with children and young people have the best possible training, qualifications and support. We also help organisations work together more closely so that children and young people are at the heart of what they do. We are an employer led national organisation based in Leeds.

CWDC was set up in 2005 to support the implementation of Every Child Matters, a new Government approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19 and we are one of the key bodies responsible for delivering large parts of the Government’s national children’s workforce strategy Action Plan. We are also part of the Sector Skills Council for Care and Development and from the 1st April 2008 we will be an executive non-departmental public body.

National Programme Manager - National Programmes x 2

Post No’s: NP001 & NP002 -Home based – Pay band 5: £51,263 per annum

Flexible starting pay on entry may be offered

 

As part of the Directorate Management Team within National Programmes, you will support the Director and work with colleagues to develop policy and strategy to overcome barriers and help deliver Workforce Reform. You will also contribute to CWDC delivering our strategic objectives and achieve our vision in addition to developing and leading team members.

Ideal candidates for this role will have proven experience of managing stakeholder relationships, working within a public policy environment, budgetary management skills and motivational leadership of staff.

You will have the ability to influence policy and business planning, possess effective communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse workload within a target driven environment. Previous experience of operating at a national level and working in or with the private, voluntary or independent sectors is desirable.

 

Closing date for applications: 18th April 2008

1st interview date: 8th May 2008

2nd interview date: 16th May 2008

(To include a children and young person’s written activity)

 

Project Co-ordinators - National Programmes x 5

Post No’s: SC002, EY016, EY003, NP003, NP004 - based in Leeds, EY003 - based in London

Pay Band 4: £40,936 per annum

 

Flexible starting pay on entry may be offered

As part of the of the National Programmes Directorate management team, you will co-ordinate systems, processes and activity across the directorate on one of the three major programmes of work in social care, early years and education psychology workforces.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally and also represent CWDC at national, regional and local level.

You will be a proactive and focused individual with previous experience of project management from commencement to completion, working at a senior level in a complex organisation and with proven staff management skills.

 

Closing date for applications: 21st April 2008

1st stage interview (with young people): 13th May 2008

2nd stage interview: 14th May 2008

 

To apply contact: simon.dixon@morganhunt.com