Team Leader

Seetec Group Ltd.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent employability services provider is seeking a Team Leader to manage a team of Employment Specialists in Cambridge. This role involves overseeing quality service delivery and achieving high performance targets. Candidates should have leadership experience and strong problem-solving abilities, along with familiarity with the local labour market. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,000 to £39,000 per annum, comprehensive benefits including 25 days annual leave, and the opportunity to progress within the company.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off

Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer

Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual Pay Review

Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay

Access to BenefitHub for retail discounts

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership or management role demonstrating effective coaching and mentoring skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure with a high level of initiative and motivation.
• Familiarity with the employability/recruitment industry and contractual delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Employment Specialists focusing on the IPS approach for health service users.
• Achieve and exceed personal and team performance targets.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to maximize employment opportunities.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Knowledge of local labour market

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Skype for Business

Job description

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We’re recruiting a Team Leader to join our amazing team.

You’ll manage a team of Employment Specialists providing supervision, training, caseload management, and role modelling of the IPS approach, as part of the holistic recovery plan for health service users. You’ll provide a pivotal role in managing a high-quality service that meets Fidelity standards and delivers positive outcomes for service users. You’ll work with clients (manage a small caseload) who have health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.

You’ll embed a high-performance culture to ensure an execution of all contractual delivery supported by exceptional quality and compliance, within budget, through effective management and leadership.

Our ideal candidate would be someone who can demonstrate effective coaching and mentoring skills and have experience in a leadership/management role. We're looking for a high level of initiative and motivation with the ability to seek out solutions to problems, as well as the ability to work under pressure.

Be proud to help our communities build back better, to ensure no one is left behind.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £37,000 to £39,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Pay Review
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
• Refer a Friend Scheme

There’s also the opportunity to progress your career! Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV!

If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200 .

Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our Employee Owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

What it means to be employee-owned.

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Location: You will work across Cambridge. There will be a hybrid approach to working

Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm

Closing Date: 29 January 2026

Contract: Subject to Contract Award

Key Responsibilities

• Meet, and strive to exceed, personal and Team performance targets (Key Performance Indicators).
• Lead, inspire, motivate and coach team(s) to achieve team and individual targets.
• Work collaboratively with your manager and support functions to support customer progression and achieve the best outcomes for customers.
• Drive a high-performance culture in line with Pluss’ vision and values.
• Facilitate high frequency engagement activities with the team you are leading, via huddles, reviews, team meetings, 1:1 performance reviews and regular caseload reviews.
• Attend relevant meetings, to promote programme awareness and encourage appropriate referrals.
• Deliver a positive experience to all customers, ensuring they positively engage with the service(s).
• Ensure the scheme(s) has a range of progressive activities and techniques, consistently deployed, for customers to benefit from.
• Ensure all required contractual service standards are achieved by the team and take appropriate actions to address any under-performance
• Ensure all agreed appropriate checks and controls are adhered to thus assuring quality standards are achieved.
• Utlilise continuous improvement techniques/strategies to support the enhancement of the service for all stakeholders.
• Fully understand the regional labour market, including identification of emerging sectors and opportunities for the customer base to benefit from.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to maximise job opportunities, i.e. federation of small businesses, chamber of commerce, JCP partnership managers
• Ensure all relevant evidence requirements are met to verify job starts.
• Undertake direct marketing to employers using digital media e.g. email, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter etc.
• Deputise for the manager at internal and external meetings, and other events as required.
• Where required, provide appropriate training/guidance to team members to help them master digital technologies.
• Responsibility to ensure hard copy and system-held customer records are maintained to the required compliance and quality standards.
• Develop an understanding of specialist signposting services in the local area/region, building knowledge in areas such as specific disabilities, housing, benefits etc. Knowledge to be applied where appropriate during caseload management.

Skills and Experience

• A good working knowledge of the local labour market in the advertised geographical locations
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes to include 365 products and modern digital technologies, i.e. Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business
• Experience of working in a target driven environment
• Experience of delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards
• Knowledge of the employability industry and/or Knowledge the recruitment industry
• Understanding of Supported employment Opportunities and associated frameworks (IPS/SEQF)
• Experience of working with people in ‘advice & guidance’ environments
• Full driving license to enable deployment across a specified geographical area (region), when required

Additional Information

SEETEC is one of the UK’s leading providers of employability and health services, supporting thousands of people to move into employment each year. Committed to empowering people to better their lives, Seetec supports individuals from all walks of life to enter and progress in the world of work. We create and source jobs and opportunities, and by focusing on people’s strengths we raise aspirations and help them overcome their barriers to work and develop the skills that employers are looking for. Together, we open up a world of opportunity to individuals and organisations, supporting them with their aspirations today so they can thrive in the future.

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”

Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.