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Competency Manager

Crimson
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Competency Manager position is a full-time hybrid role based in Birmingham, requiring 2-3 days on-site work per week.
  • Candidates should possess previous experience in a technical role or a strong understanding of IT, along with responsibilities for professional development and pastoral care of resources.
  • Key duties include conducting regular one-on-ones and performance reviews, coaching, and developing a competency framework aligned with organizational goals.
  • The role emphasizes continuous improvement and collaboration with HR and department heads to ensure employees have the necessary skills for success.
  • The salary for this position is not mentioned, but candidates are encouraged to submit their CVs for immediate consideration.

Competency Manager

Full time - Hybrid 2-3 days on site per week in Birmingham

You will be working alongside IT Professionals so previous experience in a technical role / understanding of IT will be essential for this role.

Competency Manager required to be accountable for the professional development and pastoral care of resources and will have direct line management responsibilities for these resources, to include conducting regular 121's and annual performance reviews, coaching and development using the relevant continuous professional development (CPD) pathways, as well as ad-hoc pastoral care, supported by the HR Team. They are also responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the competency framework across the organisation. This role focuses on identifying key competencies required for various roles, ensuring that employees have the skills needed to succeed, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development. The Competency Manager collaborates with the People Practice (HR), department heads, and senior leadership to align competency initiatives with organisational goals and help drive a culture of continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular 121s with allocated resources, including annual performance reviews
  • Conduct regular coaching and development sessions with allocated resources using the relevant continuous professional development (CPD) pathway.
  • Provide ad-hoc pastoral care as required, supported by HR
  • Provide support to managers in implementing competency-based management practices.
  • Approval of expenses, mileage and holiday requests
  • Design, develop and maintain a comprehensive competency framework tailored to the organisation's needs.
  • Identify and define key competencies for various roles and levels within the organisation.
  • Develop and coordinate learning pathways along with supporting resources to address competency gaps.
  • Work closely with People Practice (HR), Resource & Planning Manager, Department Heads and Senior Leadership to ensure competency initiatives support business objectives.
  • Collaborate with managers to create individual development plans based on assessment outcomes.

Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Lucy Morgan at Crimson for immediate consideration.

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