# Workforce Development Manager (London and Essex) > CIMSPA · United Kingdom (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-23 **Workplace:** remote **Department:** Workforce Development and Business Engagement ## Description ### **Drive workforce development. Influence regional skills. Build partnerships that transform the sport and physical activity sector.** Are you passionate about developing people, building influential partnerships and driving meaningful change across communities? The Workforce Development Manager will play a key role in helping employers, education providers and strategic partners strengthen the sport and physical activity workforce across London and Essex.[](https://cimspa-my.sharepoint.com/personal/katrina_moss_cimspa_co_uk/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2026-09-21%20Workforce%20Development%20Manager%20\(London%20and%20Essex\).pdf) This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing national team that works collaboratively to support workforce development, professional recognition and skills growth across the sector.[](https://cimspa-my.sharepoint.com/personal/katrina_moss_cimspa_co_uk/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2026-09-21%20Workforce%20Development%20Manager%20\(London%20and%20Essex\).pdf) You'll combine relationship building, stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness to influence regional workforce priorities, develop local skills plans and grow partnerships that make a lasting impact.[](https://cimspa-my.sharepoint.com/personal/katrina_moss_cimspa_co_uk/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2026-09-21%20Workforce%20Development%20Manager%20\(London%20and%20Essex\).pdf)[](https://cimspa-my.sharepoint.com/personal/katrina_moss_cimspa_co_uk/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2026-09-21%20Workforce%20Development%20Manager%20\(London%20and%20Essex\).pdf) ### **What you'll be doing** As Workforce Development Manager, you'll work closely with employers, local authorities, education providers and strategic partners to identify workforce needs and deliver solutions that support skills development and professional recognition.[](https://cimspa-my.sharepoint.com/personal/katrina_moss_cimspa_co_uk/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2026-09-21%20Workforce%20Development%20Manager%20\(London%20and%20Essex\).pdf) Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Building and managing strong partner relationships - Developing and delivering local workforce and skills plans - Generating income through partnership growth and professional status opportunities - Identifying and converting new employer partnerships - Supporting employers with workforce planning and skills development - Influencing regional stakeholders and championing workforce development priorities - Working collaboratively across CIMSPA teams to deliver exceptional partner experiences - Representing CIMSPA at meetings, events and sector forums.[](https://cimspa-my.sharepoint.com/personal/katrina_moss_cimspa_co_uk/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2026-09-21%20Workforce%20Development%20Manager%20\(London%20and%20Essex\).pdf) ### **About you** We're looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with a genuine passion for supporting people and organisations to thrive. You'll likely bring: - Proven experience building and managing successful stakeholder relationships - Experience generating income, achieving targets and growing partnerships - Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills - Experience identifying opportunities to upsell and deepen customer engagement - An understanding of workforce development, skills planning or employability initiatives - Knowledge of local funding, devolution or regional skills priorities - Confidence presenting, facilitating workshops and engaging diverse audiences - Strong organisational and CRM skills - Knowledge of the sport and physical activity sector and its workforce development challenges.[](https://cimspa-my.sharepoint.com/personal/katrina_moss_cimspa_co_uk/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2026-09-21%20Workforce%20Development%20Manager%20\(London%20and%20Essex\).pdf) Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys connecting with people, creating opportunities and making a positive impact across communities.[](https://cimspa-my.sharepoint.com/personal/katrina_moss_cimspa_co_uk/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2026-09-21%20Workforce%20Development%20Manager%20\(London%20and%20Essex\).pdf) If you're passionate about workforce development, partnership management and creating opportunities that strengthen the sport and physical activity sector, we'd love to hear from you. **Apply today and help shape the future workforce of sport and physical activity.** For full details about the role, please [click here.](https://cimspa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-22-Workforce-Development-Manager-London-and-Essex.pdf)[](https://cimspa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-03-Strategy-Project-Officer.pdf)[](https://cimspa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-07-27-Strategy-Project-Officer-1.pdf)[](https://cimspa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-07-21-People-Culture-Advisor.pdf)[](https://cimspa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-06-09-Workforce-Governance-Project-Manager.pdf)[](https://cimspa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-06-09-Workforce-Development-Project-Manager-1.pdf) _Salary:_ _**£40,030.95**_ _per annum_ Contract: _**Fixed term until March 2028**_ _Closing date:_ _**Monday 26 October 2026 at 9am.**_ _First stage_ - if successful, video interview submissions will take place and need to be received by _**Wednesday 28 October 2026**_**.** _Second stage_ _-_ if successful, interviews will be held at **SportPark,** **Loughborough University** on _**Wednesday 4 November**_ **2026**. **Please note:** - Using AI to write your cover letter is discouraged, as we want to understand your own voice, experience, and motivation. - This is a remote role with substantial local travel requirements (travel expenses are covered). - It will require occasional attendance at CIMSPA’s Head Office in Loughborough. - **Candidates ideally reside within or near the designated areas (London and Essex).** ## Apply [Apply at CIMSPA](https://apply.workable.com/cimspa/j/38EBF90B2E/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)