Job Description

Regional Operations Manager Northern England

Up to 53,000 +

7,965

car allowance (depending on experience)

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)

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, youll 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


Youll 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 ECITBs 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

About us

The ECITB works with employers and training providers to attract, develop, and qualify the engineering construction workforce in a wide range of craft, technical and professional disciplines.


We invest about 28 million each year to support skills development within the industry. We are funded by a statutory levy paid by employers and use this to drive up skill levels and fund training that would otherwise not take place.


Along with the education sector, government and employers, we work to ensure the UK has workers with the skills to meet the needs of the engineering construction industry.


ECITB is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those that are underrepresented in the engineering construction industry.

Our values:

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