In Work Employment Consultant

Shaw Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A social purpose organisation in England is seeking an In Work Employment Consultant in Birmingham. The role involves supporting individuals recently employed, providing guidance and developing action plans to enhance their job experience. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a flexible approach. This position offers competitive salary and generous employee benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid volunteering leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Life Assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with external stakeholders.
• Ability to positively influence others' development.
• Flexible and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their first weeks of employment.
• Develop action plans for participants.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching

Problem-solving

Motivational skills

Job description

In Work Employment Consultant

Shaw Trust
Birmingham
£28,421 - £34,104 per annum GBP per year

"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.

Purpose

As an In Work Employment Consultant you will help a wide range of people who have recently found employment and support them in the critical first 4‑8 weeks of their new role. You will be an effective communicator, able to positively influence, engage with recruiters and motivate people.

You will work in a supportive team environment, with autonomy to make decisions and manage time to deliver your role and meet objectives. You will meet a wide range of people, working collaboratively to understand their goals and areas where they may need support, putting in place an effective and engaging action plan to help them sustain in their new job. You will be solution‑focused and carry out proactive activities aiming to support participants moving into work, generating necessary performance activity to create opportunities for those you support, and engaging with stakeholders to promote participants’ skills and abilities for sustained employment.

You will bring experience in engaging with external stakeholders, providing support, advice, guidance or coaching to positively influence other people’s professional or personal development. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build rapport and have a flexible, resilient approach.

We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills, and we provide full training and the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and progress your career.

Location

You will be based in our Grosvenor House office in Birmingham City Centre.

Employee 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 apprenticeship and master’s level qualifications, and management development programmes
• Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women’s Network, Managing Network, Menopause Network Group)
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
• Opportunity to request flexible working from day one

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trust’s aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive.

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw 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.
• 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 people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

For accessibility requirements and/or further information about the role, please contact: [e-mail].

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.