Adult Learning Manager – Digital Skills Curriculum Growth
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Position Overview & Specifications
Directorate: People Services
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Fixed Term for 23 Months
Location: Derby
We are looking for an experienced and driven individual, with up-to-date knowledge of the digital sector, to both grow and diversify our digital skills training offer and our digital skills enrolments. The purpose of this role is to ensure our curriculum offer meets the current and upcoming needs of the digital world, both in and outside of industry and employment, and to grow the learner base in our digital curriculum area.
You will work with a range of stakeholders, including employers, third sector organisations, colleagues, and members of the public to identify need and business opportunities, develop qualification, training and delivery opportunities, and locate and secure new learners across our city’s communities.
This post is ideal for anyone who is outcome driven and finds product/business development and partnership working rewarding, and who enjoys working in a highly flexible, supportive, and rewarding environment.
For more information about this post see the Job Description and Person Specification.
To apply, evidence how you meet the person specification by sending your CV with a supporting cover letter no longer than 1000 words to Deborah.tansley@derby.gov.uk by the closing date Sunday 25th June 23:59 hours.
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 3rd July 2023
Please be aware that where there are staff within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Adult Learning Manager – Digital Skills Curriculum Growth roles across Derby City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,165 - £38,786 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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