Job Description

Department
Standards and Frameworks Operations
Location
Flexible
Salary
58572 - 66484
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours
35
PVG required
No
Closing Date
29/05/2025
Ref No
3311

If you require this advert in another format, please contact recruitment@sds.co.uk or call 0300 013 5119.

We are recruiting a permanent, full time, Development Manager.

About the Role and You

This is an opportunity to take forward work that contributes to SDS's ambition to make skills work for employers. We're looking for a talented Development Manager to join the Standards and Frameworks team in the National Training Programmes Directorate (NTP) to take forward important work to shape, develop and deliver the development of apprenticeships predominantly focused on the construction sector.



The post holder will be responsible for the development of Construction Apprenticeships, this includes industry engagement and relationship management

, partnership development, quality assurance, and supplier management

. These different strands need to be managed in a

dynamic environment

where the management of change and delivery of work are key features.



This role will work internally within SDS and externally with others to support the development of Apprenticeships within the construction sector and support activity in relation to the development of work-based learning pathways.



The success of the role relies on the post holder being able to build upon existing networks and create and manage external partner relationships across a national and international network of individuals and organisations.



You'll understand the skills and education landscape in Scotland and have a working knowledge of the construction sector and its stakeholders.



You'll bring to this work your experience of leading teams and collaboration within a dynamic and developmental environment. You will be able to demonstrate a track record in the application of adaptive practice and innovation to produce practical results.

About SDS

Skills Development Scotland is the national skills agency. Our ambition is to drive productivity and inclusive growth through investment in skills, enabling businesses and people to achieve their potential. Through the sharing of expertise, intelligence, and extensive partnership working, we enable the development and delivery of innovative solutions to Scotland's skills and labour market challenges. This is even more important given the current economic climate and recessionary outlook which forecasts turbulent times ahead.

Our values

Our organisational values are created by our colleagues and are the compass that guide our behaviours and actions with our customers and each other.

If you are up for a challenge and you share our values and ambitious vision to enable many more people & businesses to realise their full potential in the face of enormous change, we would love to hear from you.


We put the needs of our customers at the heart of all we do We make use of our combined strengths and expertise to deliver the best outcomes We demonstrate self-motivation, personal responsibility, and respect We continually improve to achieve excellence

Find out more about SDS here

Come and join us to make an impact you can be proud of!

Where you'd be based

SDS embraces agile working, therefore, location is flexible. However, there will be a requirement for regular travel to Glasgow. SDS are in an Interim phase of a hybrid working approach and currently expect colleagues to be in an SDS office 2 days per week, with the remainder of time at home or at another SDS recognised workplace.



To find out more or discuss this opportunity on an informal basis please contact Terry Dillon - terry.dillon@sds.co.uk

Our Application Process

The closing date for applications is

Thursday 29

th

May 2025.

More information on the interview format will be made available if you are invited to interview. To find out more about working at SDS and our application process please visit us at

https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/work-with-us/

Internal applicants should discuss their application with their People Manager prior to applying for this post.