Skills Development Officer

Contract: Permanent. Location: Hereford. Hours: 37. Salary band: HC9 £40,777 - £45,091 per annum. Closing date: 18th June 2026.

Overview

This key role within the Economy and Regeneration Service ensures local education, training and skills provision meets the needs of local businesses and supports a skilled workforce now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate engagement with priority sectors, including cyber, advanced manufacturing, construction, agri‑tech, high growth and green growth.
• Support sector‑focused forums, liaise with business leaders, promote workforce planning initiatives and exploit sectoral opportunities for skills development.
• Facilitate and commission local skills and training programmes that meet identified gaps and employer needs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Herefordshire Employment and Skills Strategy to guide sk...