Restart Performance Manager

Aspire; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment service provider in Manchester is seeking a Restart Performance Manager to lead a team of Employment Advisors. This office-based role focuses on supporting individuals who have been unemployed for 12 months or more. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in a target-driven environment. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in a target-driven environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational 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 and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and observations.
• Monitor team performance and implement improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Organizational skills

Communication

Digital literacy

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.

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