Skills Development Coordinator bei Operations North MCU Highlands and Western Isles

Starting salary: £32,255 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 5th August 2026
Grade: 3
Location: Longmore House Edinburgh/ Fort George Inverness with hybrid option
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 35 hours per week 
Interviews: To be held in person at Longmore House/Engine Shed  or  over MS Teams on Week Commencing 6th October

This role will support the Skills Investment Plan Manager to deliver the Skills Investment Plan. The Skills Investment Plan for the Historic Environment (SIP) is a sector wide strategy created after consultation with a wide range of individuals and organisations. It identifies the actions that need to be taken by partners to address skills challenges and maximise opportunities in the ten pillar areas that form the SIP footprint such as construction, tourism, archaeology and business.

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Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

• Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme – 28% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) + 11.5 public holidays
• Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
• Support for further education and personal development
• Study leave for work related courses
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
• Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role

Develop and sustain in-depth understanding of the skills needs of the sector

• Collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to collate data to support reporting on the progress and impact of the Skills Investment Plan (SIP).
• Undertake horizon-scanning and desk-based research in relation to Skills policy, development and provision and assist in identifying potential funding and other resourcing opportunities to support the delivery of the SIP.
• Assist in the collection, analysis, and presentation of data to inform planning, promote the skills agenda, and support business cases, proposals, funding bids and consultations.

Build and maintain relationships

• Develop and maintain relationships with external and internal partners for the purpose of delivering against actions in the SIP.
• Provide a point of contact for advice and support on sector Skills development and provision.
• Assist the SIP Manager in coordinating the SIP delivery groups.

Provide programme support

• Provide project and programme support for a range of existing national external collaborations particularly around careers education and attracting future talent.
• Coordinate and support key Skills events.

Support Communications and advocacy work

• Work with internal and external communications colleagues to raise awareness of the SIP, SIP activity and key messages.
• Write content and maintain SIP web pages. 

Other

• Undertake other duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and are compatible with the form and grade of this post.

Key requirements of the role:

In order for you to be successful in this post, we will be looking for you to submit a cover letter which addresses how you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 1,200 words), using examples of where you have demonstrated these criteria previously. Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life, home life, education or volunteer experience. Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidance first before completing, as you will only be eligible for selection if you use examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Essential:

•  Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including the ability to convey complex information in an accessible manner.
• Experience of research and/or data collection and analysis.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work across multiple areas while prioritising competing demands and delivering tasks within tight deadlines.
• Experience of managing projects with external partners, including planning, developing, delivery, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on performance.
• Experience of building, and successfully maintaining internal and external relationships, partnerships, projects, and networks to achieve results.
• Strong commitment to equity.

Find out more about desirable skills and experience in our full job description

We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.

We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] or call our Head Office at 0131 668 8600 and speak to a member of our People Team.

Please note that, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process, therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.

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