Skills Partnerships Manager

Job Description:

At Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, we're looking for a Skills Partnerships Manager to join our Partnerships team, helping us create interest, demand and clear pathways into careers within construction.

This is a unique and rewarding role, focused on inspiring the next generation while also supporting experienced tradespeople through modern training techniques. You'll work closely with schools, colleges, commercial training providers and sub-contractors, delivering hands-on demonstrations and promoting routes into the construction industry.

This is a home-based role with frequent national travel, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

What we're looking for:

• A time-served plasterer with a minimum of 5 years' site-based experience within plastering or a related interior trade
• A genuine passion for engaging with young people and encouraging them to pursue careers within construction
• Confidence and ability to carry out practical demonstrations in both site and educational environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences

What you will be doing:

• Delivering practical plastering demonstrations and training sessions on-site and within college and school environments
• Working with schools, colleges and commercial training providers to promote career opportunities within the construction industry
• Supporting plastering and interior systems apprenticeship standards nationally, including providing CPD for tutors to ensure high-quality training delivery
• Supporting training providers with our site-ready skimming course, working alongside employers and contractors to develop the next generation of skilled plasterers
• Attending job fairs, careers events, colleges, schools and construction sites across the UK

Are Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!