Education, Skills and Employment Manager

The purpose of this role is to develop and deliver education, skills, and employment activities to support and work with a team that is responsible for the development of several exciting projects. These ground-breaking projects are aimed at improving the supply of water to our customers as well as providing improvements and protection of the environment.The education programme you develop should be creative and seek to inform children, young people and their families about the need for investment in water infrastructure. It should also inspire and encourage young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects and careers.We are looking to create a skills and employment programme that helps to secure the appropriate skills for the successful delivery of the projects and deliver economic and social value. It will be reflective of the customers we serve and tailored to different represented groups, complement programmes being delivered by local organisations and charities, and be aligned with Thames Water’s strategic priorities.What you’ll be doing as the Education, Skills and Employment Manager Develop and deliver an education programme for the strategic infrastructure projects for primary and secondary schools, as well as engage with local colleges.Prepare innovative and engaging resources which inspire young people to take an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects and careers.Support the Legacy Manager to bring the voice of young people into the design of the infrastructure projects.Develop and deliver a skills and employment programme which meets the needs of the projects and delivers sustainable economic and social value.Build and maintain relationships with local organisations and stakeholders in the education and skills fields.Monitor and report on the programme outcomes.Communicate and showcase the programmes.This role will be based out of our head office at Clearwater Court in Reading but will involve travel across our region.What you should bring to the role You will have experience in an education role, working with schools and education professionals.Have previously created and implemented education, skills, and employment programmes.Experience working with stakeholders in the fields of skills, apprenticeships, and employment.Be a fantastic communicator with the ability to influence at various levels inside and outside the business.Ability to manage projects, usually more than one at a time, multi-tasking and managing time and priorities.You will be a supportive team player, flexible in terms of the ability to travel across our sites, and resilient when faced with challenges in a changing environment.What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £50,000 depending on previous experience.Annual Leave of 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing. Who are we?Our business continues to operate as usual, delivering our essential services to around 16 million customers across London, Thames Valley and the Home Counties.
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?Working at Thames WaterAt Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.Find out more about working at Thames Water.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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