Connect to Work Team Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governing body in the UK is seeking a Team Manager to lead their Connect to Work Delivery team. The ideal candidate will have experience in team management and possess skills in performance management and partnership building. Responsibilities include providing leadership, overseeing performance, and driving quality in services for young adults facing employment barriers. This role offers opportunities for professional development and to influence employability projects in Worcestershire.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Leadership training

Chance to influence innovative projects

Qualifications

• Experience in team management or service delivery leadership.
• Background in employability, skills, youth, or community services.
• Commitment to inclusive employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to Employability Specialists.
• Oversee caseload allocation and performance monitoring.
• Drive quality and consistency across the program.
• Build relationships with employers and partners.
• Use data to track progress and improve the service.

Skills

Team management

Performance management

Building partnerships

Motivating staff

Job description

Overview

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a Team Manager to lead our internal Connect to Work Delivery team. This is a key leadership role, managing a team of Employability Specialists who support young adults aged 16–24 facing complex barriers to employment. You will oversee the effective delivery of personalised, 1:1 support, ensuring caseloads are managed efficiently and that high-quality outcomes are achieved.

We are looking for someone with experience in team management or service delivery leadership, ideally within employability, skills, youth, or community services. You should be confident in managing performance, motivating staff, and building partnerships, with a clear commitment to inclusive employment opportunities for young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day leadership, supervision, and support to Employability Specialists
• Overseeing caseload allocation and monitoring performance against targets
• Driving quality and consistency across the programme to ensure best practice delivery
• Building strong relationships with employers, partners, and stakeholders to create inclusive opportunities for young people
• Using data and performance information to track progress and continuously improve the service

Benefits and opportunities

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• The chance to influence innovative employability projects across Worcestershire

Qualifications and experience

We are looking for someone with experience in team management or service delivery leadership, ideally within employability, skills, youth, or community services. You should be confident in managing performance, motivating staff, and building partnerships, with a clear commitment to inclusive employment opportunities for young people.

Contact and application details

For further information please contact: [e-mail]

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 31 October

Anticipated Interview Date: 6 November

Attached documents: Connect to Work Team Manager JD PS.docx