Connect to Work Manager

About the job

Key information

• Full time position – option for part time/job share
• Fixed Term Include fixed-term-contract details March 2030
• Salary – Grade 9- £41,771 – £46,142 per annum
• 30 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
• This role will have a significant impact on the success of the Connect to Work Programme Progression
• The role is Hybrid but will be required to travel throughout Somerset.
• The hours can be flexible but must meet the needs of the business.

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of Somerset’s Connect to Work programme
• Line manage staff operating on the Connect to Work programme
• Oversee external delivery partners to ensure contract, quality and fidelity assurance compliance. Monitoring performance through regular review.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Have a degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Have Qualifications in supported employment or careers guidance (e.g. IPS, SEQF, IAG/CIAG).
• Have strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Have excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and partnership-building skills.
• Have the ability to interpret and analyse performance data and produce evidence-based reports
• Have financial acumen and IT proficiency, including use of MIS and reporting systems.
• Are able to think strategically, are able to problem-solve, and have the ability to manage competing priorities.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

DBS check

This job requires a criminal background check (DBS) via the disclosure procedure.

Supporting documents and information

Salary is £41,771 – £46,142 per annum for 37 hours/week -option for part time/job share

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Colleen Blake, 07392316158 and email colleen. blake@somerset.gov.uk

Closing date 20 February & Interviews will take place on include 26th February

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you.

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