Team Leader

London Borough of Bexley; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a Team Leader to manage the business engagement team within employability services. This role aims to enhance employment outcomes for service clients through strategic partnerships and effective team management. Applicants should possess strong operational management skills and relevant qualifications, ensuring compliance and success in externally funded programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Recognised relevant information, advice and guidance qualification desirable.
• Degree level qualification or at least 5 years of experience of operational management of welfare to work delivery essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the engagement with businesses to source employment opportunities.
• Manage the business engagement team providing effective services for local residents and businesses.
• Lead and manage employability staff in the delivery of externally funded employment programmes.

Skills

Operational management

Business engagement

Team leadership

Employability services

Education

Degree level qualification or at least 5 years’ experience in operational management

Job description

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Working as a Team Leader along side other BBE Team Leaders of employability services, you will be required to:

• To lead on the engagement with businesses and partner organisations to source employment opportunities for registered clients including paid employment, work placements, work tasters and trials in order to increase employment outcomes for the service’s employment projects.
• To manage the business engagement team and ensure that the team provides smart and effective services for local residents (students and job seekers) and local businesses resulting in positive employability outcomes and social and economic impact.
• To lead and manage employability staff in the day-to-day delivery of externally funded employment programmes ensuring compliance with statutory, funding body and internal audit requirements as and when required.
  
  

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Emma Sampson, Service Manager on 020 3045 3002 or email [e-mail]

Candidate Profile

Recognised relevant information, advice and guidance qualification desirable. Degree level qualification or at least 5 years’ experience of operational management of welfare to work delivery essential.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Basic Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail]

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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