Employment Support Lead - FTC - 7040
Employment Support Lead - FTC - 7040
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Title: Employment Support Lead
Contract Type: FTC until January 2027 Full Time 35 hours
Salary: 32188 per annum to 35593 per annum (Regional salary) dependant on experience plus ECU* allowance (if policy requirements are met)
Reporting Office: Manchester Trafford
Persona: Agile 1-2 days office attendance required
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Closing Date: 11th September 2025 23:00
Interview Dates: Via Ms teams on a date to be confirmed.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Role Profile - Employment Support
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution) 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service Bank Holidays Westfield Health Cash Plan non-contributory life assurance up to 21 hours volunteering paid days lifestyle benefits Employee Assistance Programme and many more
DBS
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Join Our L&Q Foundation Team
At L&Q we are committed to supporting residents in achieving financial independence and sustainable employment. As anEmployment Support Lead you will play a vital role in providing one-to-one coaching and mentoring helping residents gain the skills training and opportunities they need to secure meaningful employment.
- Do you have a passion for empowering residents and supporting them into sustainable employment apprenticeships or training
- Are you skilled in building partnerships and working closely with stakeholders to drive successful employment outcomes and meet performance targets
If this sounds like you wed love for you to bring your expertise to L&Q to help residents unlock new opportunities and build brighter futures.
Your Impact in the Role:
- Direct Resident Support:Manage a caseload of residents providing tailored employment support mentoring and coaching to help them secure work apprenticeships or training opportunities.
- Target-Driven Performance:Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to meet personal and team employment outcome targets ensuring residents receive the best support possible.
- Collaborative Working & Stakeholder Engagement:Work closely with internal teams including the Employment Engagement Lead Resident Services Neighbourhoods and Income teams to identify and support residents who would benefit from employment services. Build strong relationships to enhance service delivery and improve employment outcomes.
- Supporting External Partnerships:Maintain and develop links with external agencies employers recruitment partners Job Centre Plus and support organisations to create pathways into sustainable employment. Ensure residents have access to a full range of services that support their job readiness and career progression.
- Programme Development & Delivery:Provide training sessions and workshops that enhance residents employability skills CV writing and interview techniques.
- Data & Performance Monitoring:Maintain accurate records of resident progress employment outcomes and engagement activities ensuring compliance with funding and performance requirements. Provide regular updates and reports on service delivery and resident success.
What Youll Bring:
To excel in this role youll need:
- Employment Support Expertise:Proven experience in supporting a varied caseload of people including those furthest as well as close to employability into sustainable employment apprenticeships or training.
- Driven Mindset:Experience working in a fast-paced environment with performance targets demonstrating strong problem-solving skills to achieve results.
- Stakeholder Management Skills:Ability to build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders external agencies employers and training providers to maximise employment opportunities for residents.
- Coaching & Training Experience:Ability to deliver employment-focused workshops and one-to-one coaching sessions to enhance residents job prospects.
- Strong Communication & IT Skills:Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience maintaining accurate casework records.
We look forward to reviewing your application and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words.
About L&Q:
Were one of the UKs leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for peoples health happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250000 people call our properties home and were proud to serve diverse communities across London the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times and all levels when representing L&Q.
L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process including application stage please email
At L&Q sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UKs largest housing associations.
Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.
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