Network Member Manager WorldSkills UK

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WorldSkills UK is seeking a dynamic Network Member Manager to support and expand the growing network of institutions that are part of our award-winning Centre of Excellence.

• Location: Hybrid / London (SW1V 1LW) average one day per week in the office
• Salary: £35,000, FTC until 31st August 2026
• Closing date: Rolling applications

Who we are.

WorldSkills UK is a four nations partnership between education, industry and UK governments. It is a world-class skills network acting as a catalyst for:

• raising standards through international benchmarking and professional development.
• championing future skills through analysis of rapidly changing economic demand.
• empowering young people from all backgrounds through competition-based training and career advocacy.

We are working to help the UK become a 'skills economy', boosting the prestige of technical and professional education by embedding world-class training standards across the UK to help drive investment, jobs and economic growth.

We're a proud member of WorldSkills, a global movement of over 80 countries. WorldSkills supports young people across the world via competitions-based training, assessment and benchmarking, with members' national teams ultimately testing their ability to achieve world-class standards in the biennial 'skills olympics'. The insights we gain from training as part of this global network enable us to embed world-class training standards across the UK to help drive investment, jobs and economic growth.

Our vision - what we believe.

We believe in the value and prestige of technical education and its potential to empower young people and drive growth.

Our mission - what we want.

To embed world-class training standards across the UK to improve the quality of apprenticeships and technical education for the benefit of all young people and businesses.

Our brand values

Inclusive: We champion the benefits of high-quality apprenticeships and technical education and help more young people, whatever their background, develop their skill set and mindset to ever higher standards to get the best start in work and life.

Bold: We are ambitious and daring in the way we do things and communicate about them. We are flexible to allow for the challenges that an ever-changing economic and skills landscape brings.

Positive: As a progressive and passionate organisation, we see that our support makes a measurable difference. We help young people start out on the right path to reach their potential, and we give UK employers a competitive edge by developing highly skilled employees.

About the role.

The Centre of Excellence is WorldSkills UK's cornerstone programme aimed at raising the standards of teaching, learning and assessment across TVET. By harnessing international best practices and expertise, it fosters innovation and advances the quality of education across the sector.

As Network Member Manager, you will be at the heart of the programme joining a vibrant and diverse team, working closely with member institutions to deliver impactful, sustained engagement and provide strategic support. This role is vital to driving value for members and enhancing our flagship programme, which is dedicated to transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across the UK.

You will manage relationships, engage members, and maximise the impact of the Centre of Excellence, ensuring member institutions have access to world-class training and development resources. Your work will support the Centre of Excellence to set new benchmarks for teaching, learning and assessment, ultimately contributing to the UK's global competitiveness in skills excellence.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking for a proactive and relationship-driven professional to join WorldSkills UK as the Network Member Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing and delivering programmes with a focus on building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, ideally in an education or workforce development context.

You will excel in engaging and supporting member institutions, ensuring they derive significant value from their participation in our Centre of Excellence.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will act as a key point of contact, providing exceptional, clear and timely support to members. With expertise in programme management and reporting, you will effectively oversee key processes, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.

For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners.