Employability Specialist

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking an Employability Specialist for a full-time, temporary position. You'll build partnerships, support job seekers, and manage a caseload to help individuals achieve sustainable employment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in relationship-building. The role offers a salary of up to £29,000 and is aimed at making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of relationship-building with external stakeholders.
• Experience managing a caseload in employability or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with job centres and community organisations.
• Manage a caseload of job seekers from referral to employment.
• Conduct comprehensive initial assessments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship-building

Caseload management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Employability Specialist
Manchester
Up to £29,000
Full Time, Temporary (until the end of December)

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and passionate Employability Specialist to join our team on a 6-month temporary basis. In this dual role, you’ll be instrumental in building referral partnerships while supporting job seekers into sustainable employment. You’ll lead on community outreach and stakeholder engagement, while also managing a personal caseload to deliver tailored, person-centred employment support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with job centres, community organisations, referral agencies, and other stakeholders to generate a consistent flow of suitable referrals.
• Represent and promote the employability programme through outreach, networking events, and community engagement activities.
• Manage a caseload of job seekers, guiding them through the journey from referral and onboarding to securing and sustaining employment.
• Conduct comprehensive initial assessments to identify needs, aspirations, and barriers to work.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored interventions, training, and ongoing support.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of stakeholder engagement, client progress, and service delivery using internal systems.
• Act as a key point of contact for both referral partners and clients, ensuring clear communication and a high-quality service experience.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage diverse audiences.
• Confident in presenting and promoting services in both formal and informal settings.
• Proven track record of relationship-building with external stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience managing a caseload, preferably in employability, support services, or community engagement.
• Genuine passion for empowering individuals to overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing priorities.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.

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