Connect to Work Delivery Manager

Join us as Delivery Manager and lead a flagship government-funded programme transforming lives across Wiltshire and Swindon. Backed by over 100m nationally this high-profile initiative tackles economic inactivity and supports people with health conditions or disabilities into sustainable employment. You will play a central role in delivering meaningful social and economic impact in your region.

The Targeted Education Service supports vulnerable learners and those at risk of disadvantage to access education training and employment. Spanning school age to adult learning it promotes inclusion economic opportunity and collaboration across education and skills helping individuals build confidence achieve their potential and fully engage in society.

You will shape and drive a complex place-based programme built on evidence-led Supported Employment models. Leading multi-agency delivery you will ensure strong performance quality outcomes and a clear focus on helping participants secure and retain work. Your role will combine strategic leadership with operational oversight; managing teams budgets data and risk while ensuring compliance with DWP requirements.

Crucially you will build influential partnerships with senior stakeholders across local government the NHS employers and delivery partners. By aligning strategy engagement and performance youll create a shared vision that improves employment outcomes and maximises opportunities for those most in need. This is a unique opportunity to lead a major programme that drives inclusion growth and lasting change; if youre passionate about creating opportunities and leading meaningful change apply now to make a real impact through sustainable employment.

Why us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Find out more about Our Identity staff networks and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Katie Cross Service Manager at or call 4 x13424

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Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

Application criteria

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Managing the teams delivering Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) and Individual Placement Support (IPS) models of supported employment in line with the programme requirements set out by the DWP including support for those already in work and at risk of losing employment. Managing the fidelity assurance quality of programme targeted geographical spread caseload auditing stakeholder engagement and reporting on performance.