Project Manager | Adult Skills Fund
Salary £46,142 – £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Preston
Shape the future of adult skills in Lancashire
This is a pivotal and exciting opportunity to play a central role in delivering one of Lancashire’s most important devolved programmes.
As Project Manager – Adult Skills Fund, you will be at the heart of Lancashire’s devolved skills system, taking day‑to‑day responsibility for the operational delivery of the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) across the county. You will ensure that public investment translates into real outcomes for learners, employers and communities, supporting adults to gain the skills they need to access work, progress in employment and respond to local labour market priorities.
Working within the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub, this role sits at the crossroads of strategy and delivery. You will translate commissioning decisions and strategic priorities into strong, high‑performing delivery on the ground, working closely with providers, partners and internal colleagues.
About the role
The Adult Skills Fund is a core component of Lancashire’s devolution deal and economic strategy, supporting delivery of the Lancashire Growth Plan, Strategic Skills Plan and wider place‑based ambitions.
In this role, you will:
- take the lead on the day‑to‑day operational management of the Adult Skills Fund across Lancashire
- act as the primary operational contact for learning providers, managing performance, delivery and compliance
- oversee contracts and grant agreements to ensure providers deliver agreed learner volumes, outcomes and financial profiles
- lead regular performance reviews, identify risks early and drive corrective action where required
- manage data, assurance, audit and compliance activity to protect public funds and programme reputation
- produce clear, evidence‑based reports to support senior decision‑making and programme governance
This is a hands‑on role that will appeal to someone who enjoys working at pace, solving problems, using data to drive decisions and building strong, accountable relationships with providers.
Why this role matters
This role is critical to ensuring that devolved ASF:
- delivers measurable impact for learners and employers
- operates as a well‑controlled, high‑performing programme
- supports priority sectors and inclusive growth across Lancashire
- continuously improves through strong performance management and assurance
You will be trusted to make operational judgements, challenge constructively, and help shape how devolved skills funding is delivered in practice.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- significant experience of managing publicly funded skills, education or employment provision
- proven experience of operational contract or grant management with external providers
- confidence in performance management, including addressing underperformance
- strong understanding of funding rules, audit and assurance frameworks
- the ability to analyse delivery and financial data and use insight to drive improvement
- the confidence to work autonomously while collaborating across teams and partner
You don’t necessarily need to come from a local authority background, what matters is your operational credibility, judgement and ability to manage complex delivery environments.
Closing Date: 17 May 2026 Interview Date: 20-22 May 2026
What we offer
- The opportunity to work on a high‑profile, devolved programme with real economic and social impact
- A role with genuine responsibility, influence and visibility
- A supportive, collaborative team environment within the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub
- Competitive salary, local government pension and a strong commitment to learning and development
- The chance to help shape the future of adult skills delivery in Lancashire
Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description & Person Specification
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Skills and Economic Intelligence Officer | Adult Skills and Training
Job Description
Salary £40,777 – £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Preston
Join Us as a Skills and Economic Intelligence Officer!
Are you passionate about using data to shape policy and drive social and economic improvements? The Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub has an exciting opportunity for you!
We foster a balanced, skilled, and inclusive labour market to support economic growth across Lancashire. Guided by our Strategic Framework, we prioritise informed decision-making through robust data analysis.
Join our collaborative team, working with local and national organisations to make a real difference for Lancashire’s people and businesses.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a data specialist, you’ll be at the heart of shaping how over 1.5 million people in Lancashire access skills and training. You’ll design and maintain smart data systems that turn raw information into powerful insights—driving better decisions and outcomes through the Adult Skills Fund. This is your chance to influence real change, support the evolution of the Lancashire Data Observatory, and help transform how data drives opportunity across the region.
Our Ideal Applicant Will:
- Confidently handle complex data, drawing and presenting impactful insights to the wider team.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships.
- Work independently and effectively under pressure.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders.
- Have experience working with data from the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) and the Individualised Learner Record (ILR).
Why Join Us By joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you’ve always wanted.
In Return for Your Passion and Expertise We Offer a Generous Benefits Package Including:
- A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave (pro rata) increasing with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and the option to apply to buy additional leave each year (applications considered on a case-by-case basis).
- Access to our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to save on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
- Fantastic development and career opportunities.
- Flexible working options including voluntary term time working and job shares considered at application stage.
Closing date: 19 May
Interviews will be held on: 4/5 June
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
to Apply click here: Skills and Economic Intelligence Officer | Adult Skills and Training – LCC Career Site Careers