Nicola
Employment and Skills Manager @Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Employment and Skills Manager @Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
To develop and deliver strategic targeted services and projects that enable a highly skilled local workforce and the availability of high-quality employment opportunities.Providing operational leadership and line management of the Combined Authorities employer skills advisory service. Responsible for leading the services ongoing integration and evolution, as well as the development and implementation of new targeted projects and services designed to complement and further extend the reach and impact of the core service; widening engagement in workforce skills activities, impact, and proactively contributing towards the Combined Authority’s ambition to stimulate high quality economic growth and employment opportunities for all.
EDUCATION
Peterborough College
Beauty Therapy
SKILLS
ABOUT NICOLA
As a former business owner, with nearly 20 years’ experience in the skills and employment sector, I have a strong understanding of both employer needs and the wider skills landscape. My background spans strategic management, partnership development, and direct work with residents to help them overcome barriers, build skills, gain qualifications, secure meaningful employment, and progress in the workplace. I am committed to continuous professional development and to collaborating with employers and stakeholders who share the ambition of supporting both residents and businesses across our region reach their full potential.I currently serve as the Employment and Skills Manager for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. I lead a team of Employment and Skills Officers to provide practical, solutions-focused support that helps employers of all sizes recruit, retain, and develop their workforce. We offer a single point of access for funded programmes and specialist support, enabling employers to connect with talent and build strong workforce pipelines. Our work includes addressing recruitment challenges, supporting staff development and retention, including through apprenticeships and other training, creating progression pathways that open opportunities at entry level. I specialize in designing and delivering strategic innovative initiatives such as Funded Paid Internships (18–21 and 22+), Digital Badging for essential skills, the Talent Hive recruitment system, Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Apprenticeship Age Grants and Support Packages, and Higher Technical Qualifications Grants. These programmes create high-quality job opportunities, strengthen workforce development, and support sustainable business growth.
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.