Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

 Salary: £30,000

 Working Hours: 35

DBS check is required for this role.

 About the role: 

The IPS Employment Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals with health conditions (including mental health), disabilities and complex barriers to employment to gain and sustain meaningful paid employment. The role is based on the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, which is an evidence-based approach to vocational rehabilitation. 

The role is deeply impactful, helping individuals overcome barriers to employment and promoting social inclusion, contributing to a fairer society by challenging stigma and discrimination in the workplace. 

You will build and manage a caseload of up to 25 people at any one time and engage with local employers to match participants with suitable roles that are both sustainable and rewarding. 

Your work location(s) will mainly be based in and around the communities we support and will be caseload-dependent. You will be expected to manage your time and diary effectively to maximise face-to-face time with each participant.

Required criteria: 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills (empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence) and ability to build rapport with a range of people 
• Driver with access to a vehicle with business car insurance. 
• Proven experience of supporting people to overcome barriers to obtain or keep work 
• An understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment 
• Proven track record of building collaborative relationships with employers 
• High level of optimism, initiative, and effective interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with participants, clinical teams and employers 
• Proven experience of delivering one-to-one support and facilitating small group 
• Demonstrated experience working within a structured delivery model, with the ability to creatively adapt the approach through innovative activities and thinking, ensuring the service remains inclusive, engaging, and beneficial to all participants, regardless of their individual barriers to employment 
• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding progression targets. 
• Proven experience in the use of assessment tools such as vocational profiling to identify support needs and inform practical job goal actions. 
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, non-verbal, listening) with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. 
• Ability to evaluate individual progress toward their goals, adjusting support strategies as needed. Evidence of attributes such as challenge and resilience, flexibility and adaptability, honesty and integrity, impactful communication, planning and decision-making, and promoting services. 
• Ability to positively challenge others. 
• Accomplished networking skills with the ability to build professional relationships effectively. 
• Organisational and time management skills. 
• Experience of working in a performance- and quality-driven environment. 
• Able to work in a complex environment and demonstrate a high level of perseverance. 

More details about the role: 

Interpersonal & Communication Skills 

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with participants, referral sources and employers 
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including those with mental health conditions 
• Tailor communication styles to different audiences 

Person Centred Approach 

• Provide a tailored 1:2:1 service based on participant needs and goals, whilst adhering to IPS principles 
• Identify and understand participants' strengths, aspirations, and barriers 
• Support participants to identify suitable job roles and prepare for employment 
• Provide ongoing support once in work, including job retention strategies 
• Apply new knowledge and techniques to improve delivery effectiveness 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Proactively engage with employers, matching their needs with participant needs, skills and strengths 
• Educate employers on reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices 
• Negotiate job opportunities that align with participant skills 
• Build long-lasting relationships with employers, maximising engagement opportunities to support sustainment in employment through effective in-work support 
• Work closely with mental health teams, including clinicians and therapists 
• Share insights and collaborate on care plans 
• Understand how employment fits into recovery pathways 
• Build positive relationships with potential referral sources 

Resilience, Problem Solving & Creativity 

• Think on your feet and adapt to challenging situations 
• Be creative in job searching and overcoming employment barriers 
• Show tenacity and drive to achieve positive outcomes 
• Maintain a positive, recovery-focused attitude 

Time & Caseload Management 

• Prioritise tasks and manage competing demands 
• Maintain accurate records and monitor participant progress 
• Adhere to the IPS model, whilst ensuring participants receive a high-quality tailored service 
• Maximise your time effectively, adopting a sensible diary management approach allowing you to work in community-based settings and locations 

Knowledge of Mental Health & Employment 

• Understand the impact of mental health on employment 
• Be familiar with benefits systems, basic employment law, and workplace accommodations 

NB: This job description is guidance, and you may be required to take on additional or alternative tasks to support the business as needed. Your key tasks and responsibilities will be agreed with your line manager. 

Location - Grimsby (Training Provider)

To apply for this role, you need to have experience with work-based learning programmes, including apprenticeships.

Role Summary

Oversee the centre's daily operations, team, and directly delivered learning programmes, ensuring a high-quality learning environment and experience for all apprentices, learners, and employers; adhere to all quality and compliance requirements; maintain the organisational ethos and values; and support financial growth.

Key Objectives

• Maintain high-quality standards across all directly delivered learning programmes
• Manage the development of the direct delivery of learning programmes and provision to ensure contract and funding opportunities are maximised
• Achieve targets in relation to learner recruitment, attendance, retention, achievement and progression rates across all directly delivered learning programmes

Key Requirements

• Experience of work-based learning programmes and structure, particularly apprenticeship standards and 16-19 education programmes
• Ability to manage a team and develop working relationships with a wide range of people from different learning environments
• Experience and knowledge of management within an education/learning and development/training environment
• Knowledge of funding, audit and inspection requirements
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational capability, budget, contract, problem-solving and project management skills

Qualification Requirements

• A Level 5 management qualification or willing to work towards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the centre offers a high-quality learning experience for our apprentices, learners and employers and meets awarding and funding body requirements
• Line management of the centre’s Programme Tutor Assessors (PTAs), ensuring agreed programme delivery is implemented through effective performance management, providing support and development that leads to continually improving teaching, training and assessment practice
• Line management of the centre’s engagement team, ensuring learners and employers are engaged, through effective performance management, providing support and development that leads to achievement of recruitment and income targets
• Line management of the centre’s Receptionist and Administration Assistant, providing support and development to ensure their responsibilities are implemented
• Support the Head of Quality, Compliance and Curriculum to ensure organisational quality control and quality assurance arrangements are fully implemented across learning programmes, including: curriculum planning and development across all learning programmes, observation of teaching, learning and assessment of all learning programmes, internal and external learning and programme evaluation, moderation, and verification, including standardisation meetings
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), undertaking the role of Deputy DSL (DDSL) for the centre, to ensure implementation of the organisational Safeguarding Policy and management of learner health, safety and wellbeing, including:  deputise for the DSL and other centre’s DDSL in their absence and share workload of managing complex safeguarding cases, disclosures and referrals
• Ensure directly delivered learning programmes provide stretch and challenge for learners to increase their skill levels and achieve timely learning outcomes
• Monitor the progress apprentices and learners are making towards their targets to achieve all outcomes of their learning programme and that progress reviews are conducted effectively and timely
• Ensure Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is provided to apprentices and learners throughout the learner journey
• Ensure apprentices are fully prepared to succeed at their end-point assessment
• Ensure apprentices and learners are provided with support to achieve their learning aims, including access to the 16-19 Bursary Fund and the provision of additional learning support to all apprentices and learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, as required
• Co-ordinate delivery timetables, ensuring all activity is planned and recorded, and timetables are updated on Outlook and training room doors in centre

These duties and responsibilities form the main part of this Job Description, however, the employer reserves the right to vary and/or change some or all of the above to meet the needs of the organisation.

Salary: From £29,000  + tax-free bonus 

Location: Hybrid- Covering Bedford, Luton and Oxford areas.

Are you ready for a new chapter in your career in care?

Share your expertise while enjoying regular Monday-to-Friday hours, with the flexibility to work from home and visit learners in their care homes.

Your typical week will include around 3 days of travel to care homes within your area, with the rest of your time spent working from home.

What You'll Need to Bring:

• Experience as a Care Manager, Registered Manager, or Deputy Care Manager.
• Level 5 qualification in Adult Care (or similar).
• Confidence with technology and strong organisational skills.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel within your area.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting and guiding apprentices in care homes and online, helping them build their skills and grow their confidence.
• Tailoring learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs and providing the tools they need to succeed.
• Showing how functional skills like maths and English fit into their day-to-day roles.
• Building relationships with employers and keeping them updated on their apprentices’ progress.
• Managing administrative tasks efficiently using Google Suite and other platforms.

Also to offer:

• A starting salary from £29,000 plus tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and an extra day for your birthday.
• The option to buy or sell up to five additional days’ leave.
• Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, hospital treatment plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses.

Salary: From £29,000  + tax-free bonus 

Location: Hybrid- Covering the Essex region. 

Are you ready for a new chapter in your career in care?

Share your expertise while enjoying regular Monday-to-Friday hours, with the flexibility to work from home and visit learners in their care homes.

Your typical week will include around 3 days of travel to care homes within your area, with the rest of your time spent working from home.

What You'll Need to Bring:

• Experience as a Care Manager, Registered Manager, or Deputy Care Manager.
• Level 5 qualification in Adult Care (or similar).
• Confidence with technology and strong organisational skills.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel within your area.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting and guiding apprentices in care homes and online, helping them build their skills and grow their confidence.
• Tailoring learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs and providing the tools they need to succeed.
• Showing how functional skills like maths and English fit into their day-to-day roles.
• Building relationships with employers and keeping them updated on their apprentices’ progress.
• Managing administrative tasks efficiently using Google Suite and other platforms.

Also to offer:

• A starting salary from £29,000 plus tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and an extra day for your birthday.
• The option to buy or sell up to five additional days’ leave.
• Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, hospital treatment plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses.

Salary: From £29,000  + tax-free bonus 

Location: Hybrid- Covering Colchester,Faversham and Maidstone.

Are you ready for a new chapter in your career in care?

Share your expertise while enjoying regular Monday-to-Friday hours, with the flexibility to work from home and visit learners in their care homes.

Your typical week will include around 3 days of travel to care homes within your area, with the rest of your time spent working from home.

What You'll Need to Bring:

• Experience as a Care Manager, Registered Manager, or Deputy Care Manager.
• Level 5 qualification in Adult Care (or similar).
• Confidence with technology and strong organisational skills.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel within your area.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting and guiding apprentices in care homes and online, helping them build their skills and grow their confidence.
• Tailoring learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs and providing the tools they need to succeed.
• Showing how functional skills like maths and English fit into their day-to-day roles.
• Building relationships with employers and keeping them updated on their apprentices’ progress.
• Managing administrative tasks efficiently using Google Suite and other platforms.

Also to offer:

• A starting salary from £29,000 plus tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and an extra day for your birthday.
• The option to buy or sell up to five additional days’ leave.
• Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, hospital treatment plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses.

Salary: From £29,000  + tax-free bonus 

Location: Hybrid- Covering Crawley, Eastbourne and Chichester areas.

Are you ready for a new chapter in your career in care?

Share your expertise while enjoying regular Monday-to-Friday hours, with the flexibility to work from home and visit learners in their care homes.

Your typical week will include around 3 days of travel to care homes within your area, with the rest of your time spent working from home.

What You'll Need to Bring:

• Experience as a Care Manager, Registered Manager, or Deputy Care Manager.
• Level 5 qualification in Adult Care (or similar).
• Confidence with technology and strong organisational skills.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel within your area.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting and guiding apprentices in care homes and online, helping them build their skills and grow their confidence.
• Tailoring learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs and providing the tools they need to succeed.
• Showing how functional skills like maths and English fit into their day-to-day roles.
• Building relationships with employers and keeping them updated on their apprentices’ progress.
• Managing administrative tasks efficiently using Google Suite and other platforms.

Also to offer:

• A starting salary from £29,000 plus tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and an extra day for your birthday.
• The option to buy or sell up to five additional days’ leave.
• Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, hospital treatment plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses.

Salary - £27,000 - £29,000

Contract - Full-Time

Role Overview

The Early Years Trainer/Assessor will be responsible for delivering high-quality training and assessments within agreed timescales to meet nationally recognised standards. This role focuses on supporting Apprentices throughout their learning journey, ensuring timely progress, compliance, and the development of professional workplace skills.

You do not have to be a qualified assessor to apply for this role. 

You are expected to travel to Birmingham every other Friday to be with the central team (to be discussed)

Requirements

• To hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Senior experience working in an Early Years setting.
• Ability to travel occasionally to meet learners or attend meetings as required
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a caseload of learners effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail.
• Competent in using digital learning and tracking platforms.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, British Values, and equality and diversity.

Key Responsibilities

Training and Assessment

• Deliver engaging sessions to Apprentices.
• Monitor Apprentice progress, conduct regular reviews, and ensure timely completion of all assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to help learners achieve their qualifications.
• Prepare, mark, and moderate work in line with awarding body requirements.
• Support learners in developing the professional and practical skills required for the Early Years sector.
• Maintain accurate learner records, registers, and tracking documentation.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure all training and assessment activities meet quality and compliance standards.
• Maintain learner portfolios and ensure all required evidence is complete and up to date.
• Meet retention and completion targets.
• Attend standardisation meetings, workshops, and training as required.
• Adhere to all policies related to safeguarding, equality, diversity, health, and safety.

Safeguarding and Support

• Promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture.
• Act promptly on any safeguarding concerns or disclosures following agreed procedures.
• Provide pastoral support to learners where appropriate and refer additional needs to the relevant support teams.

Salary - £30,100

Contract - Full-time

About the Role

The Digital Assessor will deliver high-quality training, assessments, and workshops to help learners achieve their Apprenticeship qualifications. The Assessor will take a learner-centred and empowering approach, motivating and inspiring individuals to progress, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. Daily activities include visiting learners in the workplace or delivering sessions virtually, providing tailored training, developing and reviewing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), organising workloads effectively, and managing a personal diary with clarity and professionalism.

You will guide learners through a wide range of digital skills, including:

• Core digital skills, including word processing, document design, spreadsheets, databases, data analysis, reporting and data visualisation
• Digital collaboration and workplace tools, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and other platforms used to support communication, productivity and information management.
• Website, user experience and digital design, including web design, UX, accessibility, inclusive design, user research and audience analysis
• Digital content, including content creation, content management, content strategy and performance analysis
• Digital learning and resource development, including e-learning content, learning technologies and the creation of engaging digital resources
• Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies and digital project management

Requirements

• Strong experience in a digital or IT role, with experience delivering training, coaching or assessment
• Experience supporting digital projects from planning and design through to delivery, evaluation and reflection
• Assessor qualification OR teaching qualification - Desirable to be discussed
• Strong IT, literacy and communication skills, with the ability to coach learners to apply Level 4 knowledge and skills to substantial workplace projects.
• Hold a full U.K. driving licence and access to a vehicle

Key Responsibilities 

• Plan, organise and deliver high-quality, engaging and learner-centred training, assessment, workshops and Centre-based activities using a range of teaching, learning and digital methods to support learners to achieve their Individual Learning Plan (ILP) outcomes, including Essential Skills Wales.
• Develop and deliver relevant workshops and learning activities that contribute to NVQ/QCF and Essential Skills Wales standards and support effective learner progression.
• Ensure all delivery meets the requirements of awarding organisations, Welsh Government, Estyn Common Inspection Framework, Professional Standards
• Manage an allocated caseload effectively, using relevant systems to ensure all key milestones are achieved, including initial contact with learners and employers, completion of induction and ILPs within 28 days, and regular monthly progress reviews.
• Deliver, record and continually update learners’ learning journeys, including initial assessments, inductions, ILPs and reviews, ensuring accurate records are maintained on systems such as OneFile and Vision
• Monitor learner progress closely, setting clear and realistic targets, providing timely feedback on assessed work and taking appropriate action where learners fall behind.
• Assess, support and develop learners’ literacy, numeracy, ICT, digital and employability skills, alongside knowledge of sustainable development, global citizenship, Equality and Diversity, Welsh Language and Culture, and Well-being through qualification delivery and enrichment activities
• Identify additional learning needs and put appropriate support and reasonable adjustments in place to enable learners to participate and progress
• Build positive and collaborative relationships with learners, colleagues, employers and other stakeholders, ensuring employers are actively engaged in reviews and the learner’s progress
• Contribute to the development of curriculum and learning design, including new qualifications, insight days and strategic plans, supporting continuous improvement of delivery.
• Follow departmental IQA procedures and participate in quality processes, implementing agreed actions to maintain and improve the quality of delivery and learner achievement.
• Maintain accurate records and complete all required documentation to demonstrate learner progress, compliance and quality.

Salary - £33,608 - £38,604

Contract - Full-time and Temp can be discussed

Working pattern - 35 hours per week. Hybrid working can be arranged after you successfully complete probation.

What We Need

We are seeking an experienced, organised and proactive Timetabling Officer to lead the full lifecycle of a College's academic timetable, from planning and gathering teaching requirements through to publication, maintenance and continuous improvement. You will bring practical timetabling or complex scheduling experience and be confident balancing teaching requirements, staff availability, room capacity, and student needs. You will anticipate issues, resolve clashes, and keep the timetable on track. 

Effective timetabling also relies on strong working relationships. You will work closely with Programme Directors and other colleagues to gather accurate information, manage competing requirements, and follow up diplomatically when needed. You will take ownership of the function, understand how it currently operates, and introduce practical, sustainable improvements. Outside the busiest points in the timetabling cycle, you will also support the wider Data team with data administration tasks. 

What You’ll Bring 

• Experience of timetabling, complex scheduling, space planning or a closely related function, ideally within Higher or Further Education
• Experience using timetabling software such as Unit-e, Celcat, or a comparable system would be beneficial, but training can be provided on the College’s specific systems. 
• You will also have strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills; excellent attention to detail; and the confidence to manage a complex workload to firm deadlines 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Leading the planning, creation, publication, and maintenance of the College’s central academic timetable. 
• Coordinating and reviewing teaching requirements from Programme Directors and course teams. 
• Translating teaching requirements into effective and deliverable timetables. 
• Identifying and resolving timetable clashes and constraints. 
• Balancing staff availability, room capacity, teaching needs, and the student experience. 
• Managing timetable amendments, queries, and room bookings. 
• Maintaining accurate information within the College’s timetabling systems. 
• Supporting effective room allocation and space utilisation. 
• Reviewing and improving timetabling processes and ways of working. 
• Working with the wider Data team to assist with data administration tasks. 

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Additional closure days over the Christmas period. 
• Free on-site parking. 
• NEST pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme. 

Salary: £36,050 - £41,200 per annum

Bonus: Cohort Success & Progression Bonuses

DBS check required

The Role

As an AI Coach, you’ll use your industry knowledge and understanding of apprenticeship programmes to guide learners personally and professionally. You will motivate and influence your caseload of apprentices, helping them achieve their full potential through workshops, training, and one-to-one support.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Teaching qualification (PGCE, PCET, AET) or experience in digital/apprenticeship sector
• Proven experience delivering AI, Business Analysis, or Digital Transformation programmes
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; able to build rapport and provide constructive feedback
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Flexible, resilient, and logical in problem-solving
• Confident using IT systems and databases

Key Responsibilities & Role Expectations

• Manage a caseload of up to 42 learners, supporting skills, knowledge, and behaviours development
• Facilitate technical workshops and personal development microteaches
• Evaluate and maintain high-quality programme standards; ensure accuracy and compliance
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with learners, employers, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain training plans, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback
• Contribute to programme improvement and learner engagement

Career Development:

• Fantastic progression opportunities and clear career pathways
• Full training and ongoing support from our in-house Enablement Team
• Tailored CPD investment including 1:1 public speaking coaching, presentation skills, and more

Culture & Work-Life Balance:

• A fun, supportive environment with regular social events and team activities
• Early finish every Friday – we operate a 4.5-day working week
• 25+ days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service
• No weekend or Bank Holiday working
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year