Location: Hertfordshire

Hours : Full Time

Job Type : Permanent

Salary : Up to £60,000 FTE, plus pension and benefits

Are you passionate about shaping skills development, building influential partnerships, and driving growth through collaboration?

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our college as Head of Strategic Growth and Partnerships. In this high-profile role, you will lead the college's engagement with employers, local and regional stakeholders, government bodies, and strategic partners to drive innovation, secure funding opportunities, and influence skills and workforce development priorities.

You'll act as the college's lead adviser on skills policy, devolution, economic development, and workforce planning, providing expert insight on emerging policy, funding reforms, and regional priorities. Working closely with senior leaders, you will translate intelligence into strategic opportunities that support growth, reputation, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage strategic partnerships with employers, Combined Authorities, Local Authorities, Chambers of Commerce, and other key stakeholders.

Identify and secure funding, growth, and investment opportunities.

Lead responses to skills policy developments, consultations, and devolution initiatives.

Represent the college at local, regional, and national forums.

Produce strategic briefings and recommendations for senior leadership.

Build the college's influence across skills, employment, and economic development networks.

About you

You will have experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, business growth, skills policy, economic development, or workforce planning, alongside excellent influencing, networking, and communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of skills and workforce development while strengthening the college's impact across the region.

Apply today to play a leading role in the college's growth, influence, and strategic partnerships.