Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation." At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.
For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.
PurposeReporting to the Head of Employer and Skills Services, the role will be aimed at supporting the performance of the Specialist employment Services Contracts through the development and management of effective and productive relationships with employers and localised networks. The post holder will manage a team on Employer Engagement Leads and Vacancy coordinators to provide employer engagement support to drive performance objectives, deliver sales tools, manage accounts, support recruitment initiatives, drive participant employment outcomes and provide expert insights and guidance.
Essential:You will have:
- 5 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent qualifications
- Demonstrable evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Strong track record of successfully working to targets and KPIs
- Experience in successfully managing and progressing clients or customers meet agreed goals and ambitions
- Experience of working with external stakeholders in providing exceptional customer progression routes, working with employers, local authorities, health services or voluntary sector organisations
Download the Job Description for full details.
Location:You will be based in
West London and required to work from multiple locations across the area
Employee BenefitsAs an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people's lives, you will have access to the following benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years' service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
- 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
- An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
- Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
- Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters' levels qualifications, and management development programmes
- Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women's Network)
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
Our StrategyTo find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf
Join a diverse and inclusive organisationShaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.
In addition;
- We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
- We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme.
- Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.' The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus .
Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.Job advert textWeb advert text
Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation." At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.
For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.
PurposeYou're the person who can help individuals access the right help at the right
time. Employment Advisers will understand their communities and the wide range of
services available within them. They are passionate about getting it right, able
communicators and focused on using their experience to connect people with the
help they need in their own communities.
Working daily with clients, employers and service providers Employment Advisers
are focused on making sure a person's journey to employment and better wellbeing
is as easy as possible. Brokering existing service and helping to develop new local
provision, liaising with health and social care professionals, checking in on progress
and making sure we can evidence the outcomes of the service are all important
facets of the job - a job that makes a real difference in the lives of people.
This role is perfect for individuals who have experience either in the employment
advice field or as practitioners within a health and social care, community mental
health and/or wellbeing setting, but who are open to additional training and support.
In all cases, a practical understanding of health and social care, coupled with the
ability to champion and embrace change would be helpful. The successful candidate
will have a solution focussed approach, be highly organised and be able to deliver to
agreed service specifications and outcomes.
Essential:You will have:
- 5 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent qualifications
- Demonstrable evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Strong track record of successfully working to targets and KPIs
- Experience in successfully managing and progressing clients or customers meet agreed goals and ambitions
- Experience of working with external stakeholders in providing exceptional customer progression routes, working with employers, local authorities, health services or voluntary sector organisations
Download the Job Description for full details.
Location:You will be based at
West London and required to work from multiple locations across the area
Employee BenefitsAs an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people's lives, you will have access to the following benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years' service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
- 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
- An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
- Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
- Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters' levels qualifications, and management development programmes
- Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women's Network)
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
Our StrategyTo find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf
Join a diverse and inclusive organisationShaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.
In addition;
- We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
- We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme.
- Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.' The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus .
Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
