Job Rotation
Job Rotation enables employers to develop and upskill their existing workforce while maintaining business continuity. Employees can undertake training and professional development, with their position temporarily filled by a pre-screened candidate. The programme provides end-to-end support, including recruitment, candidate matching, and ongoing guidance throughout the placement.
How it works for businesses:
- Identify employees who would benefit from training, upskilling, or career progression opportunities.
- We help recruit a motivated jobseeker to temporarily fill the role while your employee attends training.
- Your employee can focus fully on learning and development without impacting day-to-day operations.
- Following completion of the training, they return to their role with enhanced skills, knowledge, and confidence.
- At the same time, the temporary recruit gains valuable workplace experience and improved employment prospects, helping to strengthen the local talent pool.
Eligible advanced manufacturing SMEs:
The programme supports businesses operating in areas such as:
- Electric vehicle (EV) and battery technologies
- Green industries and Net Zero innovation
- Health and Medical Technologies (MedTech)
- Digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven innovation
- Aerospace and defence manufacturing
- Advanced materials and materials science
- Robotics, automation, and smart manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical and bio-manufacturing
- Agri-tech and food production technologies
- Precision engineering, high-value manufacturing, and additive manufacturing (3D printing)
Benefits for your organisation
- £2,000 funding incentive to help reduce costs and minimise risk
- Access to tailored training solutions that support workforce development
- Maintain productivity with a fully supported temporary backfill arrangement
- Strengthen employee retention and progression opportunities
- Contribute to the development of local talent and skills
Register your interest
Employers can find out more and express their interest via the WMCA Job Rotation programme.