37 hours per week
Fixed Term up to 31st March 2018
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the newly formed Bridgend Bridges into Work 2 project. The Bridges into Work 2 project led by Torfaen Borough Council and covering Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Torfaen and Bridgend, aims to tackle the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing the labour market before matching local people with businesses, helping them gain the vital experience needed to find long term employment. The project is backed by GBP 5.4 million from the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government.
The successful applicant for this key post will be enthusiastic, creative and outcome driven with the proven ability to provide leadership and management to a team of 8 project staff. Experience of managing a European revenue-funded project would be an advantage. You will have a successful track record of developing close and effective working relationships with a wide range of partner organisations and employers to enable the successful delivery of the Bridges into Work 2 project in Bridgend.
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