South West Regional Skills Partnership Position of Chair Vacancy

Local News 4 Jul 2023

An enthusiastic private sector business leader is being sought who will be the voice of industry, leading the Board made up of leaders from priority sectors.

The Regional Learning and Skills Partnership for South West Wales is already working with business leaders across the region and is looking for a Chairperson to lead the private sector voice and drive change in the skills landscape.

The role will involve the capacity to influence change within the offer in further education and work based learning, have an influence on the school curriculum and support schools with key information on future skills needs, as well as working with the Chairs of the other three Regional Skills Partnership to influence Welsh Government on how they allocate funding for skills in the region.

The ideal candidate will have the following key qualities:

  • Knowledge and experience in any of the related industry sectors (Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, Energy, Construction, Health and Social Care, Leisure and Tourism, Food and Land Management, Financial and Professional Services or Creative Industries).
  • Strong private sector experience
  • Strong leadership and partnership ethos
  • An understanding of the wider strategic environment.
  • The ability to convey complex messages to a variety of audiences including Welsh Government.
  • Experience of chairing a diverse partnership and high level meeting involving a range of external partners.
  • The post is a voluntary position with an approximate commitment of 12 days a year.

Applications will close on 28 July 2023 with a decision to be made by 6 September 2023.

To apply a copy of your CV must be sent via email to Jane Lewis, Regional Partnership Manager. For more information please also email Jane.