Job Description

About Us

Cheshire and Warrington is one of the UK's economic success stories and the most productive economy in the North of England.

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council-owned organisation, works alongside elected leaders to make the region the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive, and growing place in the country.

We collaborate with the three local councils, industry leaders, and community partners to shape economic and transport strategies, deliver skills training and business support, and ensure that the voice of business is heard in local decision-making.

Through its Marketing Cheshire division, ECW also champions the region as an outstanding place to live, work, invest, study, and visit.

Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government's Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. Skills Bootcampsupport Cheshire and Warrington's social and economic objectives of delivering a sustainable, healthy, inclusive and growing economy.

After receiving over 4.8M since it's successful launch in 2022, ECW has been awarded a further 10.8 million from the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver Skills Bootcamps to over 3080 learners in Cheshire and Warrington from April 2025.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require to apply for the role.

The Role

Are you an experienced programme leader with a passion for delivering high-impact skills initiatives? We're seeking a Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of the Skills Bootcamp Programme, ensuring it achieves its objectives, demonstrates value for money, and supports Cheshire and Warrington's wider economic ambitions.

In this pivotal position, you will:

Lead and manage the Skills Bootcamp Programme team

Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and development to the programme team, ensuring high performance, clear accountability, and alignment with organisational priorities.

Oversee full programme management and delivery

Manage the programme lifecycle from strategic planning to contract oversight, financial monitoring, risk management, performance reporting and compliance. You'll ensure the programme is delivered on time, on budget and meets the highest standards of public sector governance.

Build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders

Develop effective relationships with training providers, local authorities, government departments and wider stakeholders. You will represent ECW at meetings and working groups, ensuring the programme is informed by robust labour market intelligence and contributes to broader skills strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, strategic and collaborative leader who can drive high-quality programme delivery and shape future skills investment across Cheshire and Warrington.

Further detail on the role responsibilities can be downloaded from the

job description and person specification.

What We Offer

As well as a competitive salary and working arrangements, we will provide you with opportunities to access a wide range of stakeholders along with training to help develop and build your career.

The role can be delivered flexibly, in part from home and in part from the office under a hybrid working arrangement. We also offer the following benefits:

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro rata for fixed term)

Company Sick Pay

Contributory Nest Pension Scheme (4% employee, 4% employer contribution)

Cycle Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Scheme (after successful completion of probation)

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone

How to Apply

For further information and downloads please visitcheshireandwarrington.com/about/careers.

Please send the following documents no later than

Mid-day, 5th December 2025

to hr@cheshireandwarrington.com

An Application Form

Your CV (no more than 3 pages)

ECW collects diversity information to produce management information about the appointments process, and the diversity of the field of applicants. In supporting us to meet our commitments in this area, we also request that a Diversity Monitoring Form is completed here:

Diversity Monitoring Form (Recruitment)

Should you require further information or wish to have a confidential discussion regarding the role please contact Pat Jackson on 07931 804870

Closing Date:

12 noon 05/12/2025

In Person/Teams Interviews:

To be arranged w/c 15/12/2025

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 61,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Winsford CW7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winsford CW7