Job Introduction
At the heart of Bradford’s future lies Bradford's Skillshouse Careers and Technical Education team — a passionate force within the Employment and Skills Service, committed to empowering the next generation.
With a clear mission to prepare children and young people to thrive beyond the classroom, the team equips them with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to be both Post-ready and Career-ready in an ever-evolving world.
Through the development of a dynamic Core Careers and Sector Learning Pathways curriculum, the pathways team champions technical excellence while embedding Bradford’s Eight Essential Skills — ensuring every learner is equipped not just for a job but for a fulfilling and resilient career.
By forging powerful partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders and educators in Bradford's schools and colleges, the team brings skills learning to life. These real-world connections provide invaluable experiences that inspire ambition, nurture talent, and open doors to further education, apprenticeships, and meaningful employment.
Together, we’re not just preparing young people for the future — we’re helping them shape it.
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Role Description
e.g. We are looking for a Learning and Curriculum Partnership Manager to join our dedicated team. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference to young people's educational outcomes in our vibrant and diverse city.
The main responsibilities of this role:
- Lead, design, develop, enable and deepen CTE expertise in schools and colleges to implement an effective all-phase, cross-sector district-wide careers and technical education curriculum.
- Strategically lead and plan the delivery of an all-age education phase and cross-sector curriculum programme that makes an impact on educational attainment.
- Lead and empower the team to implement a future-thinking and innovative core careers and sector learning curriculum that inspires children and young people.
- Develop, manage and proactively foster a pipeline of impactful cross institutional partnerships
- Deliver effective internal and external communications about plans and sectors at local, regional and national level.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Alexandra Willans on 07866148091 or email alexandra.willans@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
