About Us
Cheshire and Warrington is one of the UK’s economic success stories and the most productive economy in the North of England.

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council-owned organisation, works alongside elected leaders to make the region the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive, and growing place in the country.

We collaborate with the three local councils, industry leaders, and community partners to shape economic and transport strategies, deliver skills training and business support, and ensure that the voice of business is heard in local decision-making.

Through its Marketing Cheshire division, ECW also champions the region as an outstanding place to live, work, invest, study, and visit.

Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. Skills Bootcampsupport Cheshire and Warrington’s social and economic objectives of delivering a sustainable, healthy, inclusive and growing economy.

After receiving over £4.8M since it’s successful launch in 2022, ECW has been awarded a further £10.8 million from the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver Skills Bootcamps to over 3080 learners in Cheshire and Warrington from April 2025.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require to apply for the role.

The Role
Are you an experienced programme leader with a passion for delivering high-impact skills initiatives? We’re seeking a Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of the Skills Bootcamp Programme, ensuring it achieves its objectives, demonstrates value for money, and supports Cheshire and Warrington’s wider economic ambitions.

In this pivotal position, you will:

• Lead and manage the Skills Bootcamp Programme team
Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and development to the programme team, ensuring high performance, clear accountability, and alignment with organisational priorities.

• Oversee full programme management and delivery
Manage the programme lifecycle from strategic planning to contract oversight, financial monitoring, risk management, performance reporting and compliance. You’ll ensure the programme is delivered on time, on budget and meets the highest standards of public sector governance.

• Build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders
Develop effective relationships with training providers, local authorities, government departments and wider stakeholders. You will represent ECW at meetings and working groups, ensuring the programme is informed by robust labour market intelligence and contributes to broader skills strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, strategic and collaborative leader who can drive high-quality programme delivery and shape future skills investment across Cheshire and Warrington.

Further detail on the role responsibilities can be downloaded from the job description and person specification.

What We Offer
As well as a competitive salary and working arrangements, we will provide you with opportunities to access a wide range of stakeholders along with training to help develop and build your career.

The role can be delivered flexibly, in part from home and in part from the office under a hybrid working arrangement. We also offer the following benefits:
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro rata for fixed term)
• Company Sick Pay
• Contributory Nest Pension Scheme (4% employee, 4% employer contribution)
• Cycle Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Scheme (after successful completion of probation)
• Company Laptop and Mobile Phone

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