High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Employment & Progression Manager to lead the employment side of our Adult Learning, Skills and Employment service, helping local people move into work, training and further learning through a joined-up offer that brings community education and one-to-one employment support together under one roof. Our employment support works with residents across Lambeth, including young people aged 16-24 and residents aged 50 and over, through funded programmes delivered by a skilled team of Employment Advisors and welfare advice staff. You will lead this team day to day, take responsibility for contract performance and claims, and lead our youth employment pathway, Build Your Future, working with colleagues in Children, Young People & Families and with local partners. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys combining people management with strong delivery, employer relationships and commercial awareness. You will build the routes that connect people across High Trees, from our adult learning courses and youth provision into employment support, welfare advice and work, so that every individual can take their next step., As Employment & Progression Manager, you will:
- Lead, support and develop our team of Employment Advisors and welfare advice staff to deliver person-centred, high-quality employment support.
- Take operational responsibility for our funded employment programmes, ensuring strong performance against contract targets and outcomes.
- Manage the claims pipeline and forecast outcomes and income for our employment contracts, working closely with our Data & Compliance Lead and Finance.
- Lead our youth employment pathway, Build Your Future, coordinating outreach, partner delivery and wraparound support for young people.
- Lead employer engagement for the service, building a pipeline of vacancies, placements and recruitment opportunities.
- Develop progression routes across High Trees services, working with the Adult Learning Manager to join up learning and employment.
- Contribute to the leadership and development of the Adult Learning, Skills and Employment service.
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Experience of managing publicly funded employment support or employability programmes, with responsibility for delivery and contract performance.
- A confident understanding of outcome-based claims and forecasting against contract profiles.
- Experience of line managing and developing staff, including supervision and caseload management.
- A track record of building relationships with employers and creating employment opportunities.
- A person-centred approach and a strong understanding of what helps people facing multiple barriers progress into work.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance delivery, performance and partnership working.
Employment & Progression Manager employer: High Trees Community Development Trust
High Trees Community Development Trust is an exceptional employer, deeply embedded in the Lambeth community for over 27 years. We foster a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises equity and community leadership, offering employees the chance to make a meaningful impact through their work. With a strong commitment to professional growth and development, our team members are empowered to shape data practices that enhance learning outcomes and contribute to the overall success of our mission.
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High Trees Community Development Trust Recruitment Team
