Restart Performance Manager

Aspire Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Restart Performance Manager to lead a team of Employment Advisors. The role involves supporting participants who have been out of work for over 12 months, ensuring high performance and quality standards. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, experience in a target-driven environment, and knowledge of the local labor market. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of up to £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in a target-driven environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and digital literacy.
• Knowledge of the local labour market and employment support.
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to supporting people into work.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Employment Advisors.
• Oversee tailored support plans for participants.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching.
• Monitor team performance and implement improvement plans.
• Produce management information and reports.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Communication

Digital literacy

Knowledge of local labor market

Job description

Restart Performance Manager
Manchester
Up to £35,000 per annum
Full-time, Permanent

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Restart Performance Manager to lead a team of Employment Advisors in Greater Manchester. This office-based role is focused on supporting participants who have been out of work for at least 12 months, helping them overcome barriers and secure sustainable employment. You will drive high performance, ensure quality standards, and build strong relationships with employers and stakeholders.

Key Duties:

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Employment Advisors to exceed performance targets.
• Oversee tailored support plans for participants and ensure quality, compliance, and safeguarding standards are met.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, local partners, and stakeholders to generate job opportunities.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and observations to ensure team members exceed targets and deliver high-quality support.
• Monitor team performance, address underperformance, and implement improvement plans where necessary.
• Produce management information and reports, and represent the organisation with external partners.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience managing teams in a target-driven environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and digital literacy.
• Knowledge of the local labour market and employment support.
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to supporting people into work.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.