Impactful Employability Project Lead - 12-Month Pilot

Dunwall Partners Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL) is recruiting an Employability Project Lead to deliver a one-year pilot service supporting disabled people who are in work and facing challenges maintaining employment or progressing.

You will manage the delivery and development of the pilot, provide one-to-one employability support, build relationships with employers and partners, lead outreach activities, and evaluate impact to shape future employability services in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing person-centred employability advice, guidance, advocacy or casework support.
• Experience managing and delivering projects, pilot programmes or services.
• Strong understanding of the barriers disabled people can face in employment.
• Knowledge of the Social Model of Disability and principles of independent living.
• Experience building effective relationships with employers and external partners.
• Proven success in outreach, networking, service promotion or participant recruitment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong monitoring, evaluation and report-writing skills.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and outcome data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the employability pilot project, monitoring progress and outcomes.
• Provide person-centred support to disabled people experiencing workplace challenges.
• Offer advice on workplace issues, reasonable adjustments, Access to Work, and career progression.
• Work with employers and partners to address barriers and support positive employment outcomes.
• Develop referral networks and promote the service through outreach, networking, and engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor performance, and contribute to project evaluation and reporting.
• Identify learning, good practice, and recommendations to inform future service development.

Job description

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL) is recruiting an Employability Project Lead to deliver a one-year pilot service supporting disabled people who are in work and facing challenges maintaining employment or progressing.

You will manage the delivery and development of the pilot, provide one-to-one employability support, build relationships with employers and partners, lead outreach activities, and evaluate impact to shape future employability services in Glasgow.