Now Recruiting: Director of Inclusive Economy, Skills & Health

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We are now recruiting for our new Director of Inclusive Economy, Skills and Health.

In this important leadership role, you will:

  • Lead the end-to-end mobilisation of devolved adult skills funding, ensuring CWCA is fully operationally ready for the first year of delivery.
  • Develop and secure agreement to a clear first-year delivery plan, including priorities, funding allocations, operating model, and outcomes framework.
  • Design and implement the future commissioning approach, including:
  • Establish robust governance, financial management and audit arrangements in line with devolved funding requirements.
  • Provide confidence to Members, government departments and partners that CWCA can successfully “land” devolution with strong delivery from Year 1.
  • Manage the transition from national to local control, including stakeholder alignment and risk management.
  • Oversee the implementation and optimisation of the ASF following Year 1 mobilisation. Ensure provision is high quality, financially robust, and aligned to employer demand and CWCA priority sectors.
  • Drive innovation in delivery models, including progression pathways.

Find out more information, and to apply for this exciting role, by 13th September 2026.