Employment Programme Manager
FTC until July 2026
Full-Time, 35 hours per week
£44,825 per annum 
London E10 5AS

One the UK's leading housing associations are looking for an experienced people manager with a track record of leading successful projects or services to manage the Jobs Plus employment support pilot.
The pilot is one of 10 nationally, the first time the innovative Jobs Plus model has been piloted in the UK.
Jobs Plus delivers employment support in the heart of the community, aiming to build stronger communities as well as help social housing residents find and retain paid work. The pilot, in East London, is high profile with a strong partnership with the local authority, and close attention from the funders at the Department of Work and Pensions.

Benefits include:  28 days Annual Leave Bank Holidays
Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days.

The Ideal Candidate  
You’ll be someone who is comfortable with communicating at all levels – from interacting with residents in a busy community centre to leading the Employment delivery team, reporting to our funders and representing the pilot.
Your Impact in the Role:

• Leading the Jobs Plus team, managing two Employment Support Leads and supporting a colleague from our local authority partners
• Leading on our key stakeholder relationship with the London Borough of Waltham Forest, other local stakeholder relationships, and the relationship with funders
• Driving the vision and ethos of the Jobs Plus model in the pilot, ensuring the pilot flourishes and contributes to the national proof of concept for Jobs Plus

What you'll bring:

• Excellent experience of people management and delivering projects or services
• Strong Knowledge of recruitment or employment processes
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to adapt work style and effectively interact with a wide range of audiences
• A creative and engaging approach with a demonstrated commitment to our residents and communities

  
  If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Send your CV to Annalee Wood at Aspire Recruitment today 

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