Inclusive Employment Team Manager

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Gloucester is looking for a skilled Connect to Work Inclusive Employment Team Manager to lead a passionate team and drive outcomes for people with barriers to employment. The role involves managing a new programme aimed at supporting 2,900 individuals over the next four years, with responsibilities including overseeing teams and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Passion for inclusive employment and strong performance management skills are essential.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working opportunities

25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after five years

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of managing at a senior level.
• Experience working with people who have disabilities or barriers to employment.
• Ability to interpret guidance to develop systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the Connect to Work supported employment programme.
• Oversee teams of Employment Specialists and their Team Leaders.
• Drive performance and maintain high standards of service.

Skills

Performance management

Experience with diverse teams

Data analysis

Passion for inclusive employment

Education

Experience working within employability or health sectors

Job description

• Job Title: Connect to Work Inclusive Employment Team Manager (Delivery)
• Job Location: Gloucester
• Salary: £48,226 - £51,356
• Hours per Week: 37
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 20/11/2025
• Job Requisition Number: 12844

Connect to Work is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled manager to help shape its future. This is a chance to join a forward-thinking programme that’s making a real impact across Gloucestershire, supporting people into meaningful employment and helping them move forward with confidence. As the Team Manager for programme delivery, you’ll play a key role in guiding a passionate team and driving outcomes that matter.

About The Role

Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub offers a one-stop source of information, advice, guidance and support around employment and skills. Working with a range of partners and employers in localities across Gloucestershire the Hub delivers 1:1 support through a number of programmes for people with barriers to sustaining or retaining work, as well as advice and signposting for any resident looking for help.

We are looking for someone to manage the delivery of our new Connect to Work supported employment programme which will support 2,900 people over the next 4 years. As Team Manager for Delivery, you’ll oversee multiple teams of Employment Specialists and their Team Leaders, ensuring the effective delivery of the Connect to Work programme across Gloucestershire. You’ll be responsible for driving performance, maintaining high standards of service, and ensuring that employment outcomes are consistently met. You must be passionate about making a difference and be committed to driving excellence, providing a high quality service to participants.

As a strong performance manager, you will be part of a team that is vibrant and diverse, so a passion for inclusive employment will be essential. This is an exciting role, and your opportunity to have a substantial influence on the shape and delivery of a ground-breaking new programme.

About You

You will have demonstrable experience of managing at a senior level, including performance management. Experience working within a diverse team or with people who have disabilities, health conditions or other barriers to employment will be essential, along with the passion to influence change. Experience of working within the employability or health sectors will be an advantage, but not essential. You will have the ability to interpret guidance to develop systems and processes and be able to analyse data.

About Us

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

How To Apply

If you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

Additional Information

Connect to Work Inclusive Employment Team Manager Delivery - Job Profile

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.