Julie Taylor

My roles as a Skills Contracts Operations Manager is a critical role in overseeing and managing the operational aspects of skills contracts within Acorn Training , I often focus on training programs, and workforce development. Here are the key roles and responsibilities associated with my position:
Ensuring compliance with regulations and organizational needs, and ensuring that all internal and external stakeholders adhere to contract terms and conditions, including quality standards and deliverables.
I collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective training programs that align with industry/regional needs and Acorn Training goals, whilst assess training outcomes and make adjustments to programs based on feedback and performance metrics.
A large part of my role is to act as the main point of contact for external partners, ensuring effective communication with employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to promote skills contracts and training opportunities.
Being an Operation Contract Manager I also develop and manage budgets for skills contracts, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, and Identify and funding opportunities to support skills training initiatives.
The main core of my duties is to monitor and report on program performance, ensuring that targets are met, analyze demographic and performance data to inform decision-making and improve program effectiveness.
The main enjoyment of the role is leading and mentoring a team of professionals involved in skills contracts and training delivery, providing training and support to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enable outstanding performance.
 

 

 

Acorn Training often prioritizes personal and professional growth, providing opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement. The workplace is typically promotes a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, where employees feel valued and encouraged to contribute ideas.
 Working at Acorn Training allows employees to make a real impact by helping others develop their skills and achieve their goals in an inclusive environment, which enriches workplace culture.
 Acorn Training offers flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance, throughout the core business, especially well-being Wednesdays!.
 The management team is very approachable and committed to fostering a positive workplace culture, and most importantly they understand operational delivery in the community.
As an employee at Acorn training you might have opportunity to engage with the community through training and development initiatives, which will enhance your job satisfaction, whilst enabling you to develop and enhance your existing skills, that be through accredited qualifications' or departmental related enhancement of skills and knowledge.