Essential Skills Programme Developer

Location: Riverside House, Rotherham, S60 1AE

Posted: 16/06/2026

Job reference: REQ23178

• Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 (pay award pending)
• Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week, temporary until 31 March 2027
• Basis: Full time
• Region: Rotherham
• Job category/type: Economic Development

Directorate: Regeneration and Environment

We are looking for a forward-thinking Programme Developer to join our Skills and Careers team, leading on the design, delivery and evaluation of Essential Skills provision across Rotherham.

As a Programme Developer, you will play a key role within Rotherham Council's Skills programme, developing and delivering high-quality Essential Skills interventions for unemployed and economically inactive residents.

You will design tailored programmes in English, Maths, digital skills and ESOL, supporting learners to overcome barriers and progress into employment, apprenticeships or further education. Working in a fast-paced, learner-centred environment, you will ensure provision is practical, accessible and focused on outcomes.

You will carry out initial assessments and diagnostic activities to identify individual learning needs and create personalised learning plans. You will also deliver accredited provision, including AQA Unit Award Scheme and support learners working towards Functional Skills.

Working closely with Employment Support Advisors and partners, you will help coordinate learner journeys and contribute to improved outcomes across Rotherham Council's Employment and Skills service.

• Design and deliver Essential Skills programmes, including English, maths, digital and ESOL
• Conduct assessments and develop personalised learning pathways
• Deliver accredited learning, including AQA Unit Award Scheme and Functional Skills
• Monitor learner progress and ensure high-quality, impactful delivery
• Produce clear reports on performance, progress and outcomes
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
• Facilitate workshops, sessions and learner activity
• Contribute to programme improvement and development

• Experience in programme design, delivery and evaluation within adult skills provision
• Experience delivering across English, maths, digital, ESOL provision
• Experience supporting individuals facing barriers to employment
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to assess needs, monitor performance and produce quality reports

If you are passionate about inclusive skills development and want to help residents progress into meaningful opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Louise Robinson, Skills and Careers Manager at .

This post involves working with children and adults, so if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE