We’re looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Skills Specialist to join our friendly team and help shape Hertfordshire’s skills landscape.

The post-holder will help lead employer engagement, support our flagship skills programmes, and champion inclusive employment across the county’s growth sectors, from life sciences and construction to film and TV.

Job Title: Skills Specialist
Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37
Location: Stevenage
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026
Interview Date: w/c 17th November 2025

About us
Hertfordshire Futures is the leading voice for Hertfordshire’s economy, setting the strategic direction to accelerate business growth, job creation, innovation and investment. 

Our Skills team deliver several flagship programmes including Hertfordshire Opportunities, HOP (Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal), and Skills Bootcamps amongst others. The team work with local employers to assess their workforce development needs, signposting to local solutions and connecting them with local skills and talent through the Hertfordshire Careers Hub and the Connect to Work programme.

The role will promote skills across a range of sectors including professional services, film and TV, hospitality, health and social care, life sciences, technology, construction and the built environment.

About the role
This role is focused on delivering impactful skills-based programmes and initiatives aligned with strategic priorities and stakeholder needs. You will be responsible for generating employer engagement opportunities and maximising relationships with both new and existing clients. A key part of the role involves managing a caseload of employers, identifying their current and future skills needs, and raising the profile of Hertfordshire’s skills solutions.

You will provide an account management service - signposting and facilitating referrals to a wide range of skills, employment, and careers solutions. As a champion of technical education and inclusive employment, you will develop excellent knowledge of the local offer and build strong relationships with Hertfordshire’s skills and employment providers.

In addition to core responsibilities, the role may include involvement in cross-functional projects related to skills development and stakeholder relationships within construction and the built environment. This will require the ability to manage projects effectively, communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders, analyse data, and monitor and report on progress to support continuous improvement.

The role demands strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and sectors to support strategic goals. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who thrives on collaboration and innovation and wants to make a real difference to Hertfordshire’s skills landscape.

About you
Essential criteria: 

• UK resident, with proof of right to work (we are not able to offer sponsorship for the role).
• Experience in sales, employer engagement, lead generation, and networking.
• Ability to develop strong relationships partners and facilitate positive change.
• Strong local knowledge and connection, with the credibility to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• A good understanding of the skills and employment landscape, including careers education and programmes for residents with barriers to employment, and awareness of challenges and opportunities.
• Knowledge and experience of the skills solutions available to businesses, including apprenticeships, technical education, employment programmes, and qualifications.
• An understanding of the construction industry and developer employment and skills plans would be desirable.
• Ability to manage, monitor, and analyse data and contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence to represent and advocate for Hertfordshire Futures programmes at events.
• Ability to identify case study opportunities, good news stories and promotional opportunities.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Claire Scarisbrick, Skills Delivery Manager: claire.scarisbrick@hertfordshirefutures.co.uk