Up to £53,000 + car allowance (£7,965 p/a)
37.5 hours per week; flexible working opportunities available
Generous pension contribution
Full -time, home based with some UK-wide travel. (Must be situated within the Northern Region)
Regional Operations Manager – North
Closing date: : Tuesday 23rd September 2025
We are looking for an outstanding person to lead our North Regional Operations Team, driving value-add excellence for all industry stakeholders across the region.
At the ECITB, you’ll take on a pivotal role, leading our North Relationship Management Team to deliver employer engagement plans, skills-related projects in upskilling, reskilling, and new entrant programmes, as well as managing budgets to ensure maximum impact.
You’ll also collaborate with regional providers and use your excellent relationship-building skills to maintain and grow key stakeholder partnerships, supporting major infrastructure projects and boosting ECITB’s profile across the region.
For more information about the role and its responsibilities, view the role profile here.
About you
- Previous relevant experience demonstrating a level of competence working effectively in a relationship and business management focused capacity.
- Experience of being a solutions provider for key customers.
- Experience of seeking opportunities to develop own and customers business.
- Experience of dealing with difficult customers or negotiating with stakeholders.
- Knowledge and understanding of the 1991 Industrial Training Board (Engineering Construction Board) Order and the Under Enquiry process.
- Experience of the engineering construction industry or similar industry working in a skills related capacity.
- Experience of training and competence systems.
- Working to deadlines and delivering results.
- Experience of performance managing small teams.
- Experience of coaching and mentoring less experienced members of staff.
- Some experience of risk management processes.
- Project management of non-technical projects with demonstrable ability to manage stakeholders.
- Experience in navigating the regional political landscape in relation to skills.
What we offer
- Laptop and mobile phone provided.
- 37.5 hours p/week with daily flexi-start and finish.
- 25 days holiday including Christmas closure, rising to 30 over the first 5 years’ service.
- Generous pension scheme via salary sacrifice.
- Cycle to work and e-car lease schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay, and leave.
- Home office set-up assistance
How to apply
Applications are via our online portal. Your CV should be no more than two pages. A cover statement of max 500 words is required outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience make you the ideal candidate for this role.
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