Employment Consultant
We are seeking a motivated Employment Consultant to support people leaving prison into meaningful work by building strong relationships with candidates, employers and partner organisations.
Position: Employment Consultant
Location: Birmingham (office-based in Digbeth at least 3 days a week, with weekly prison visits)
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 5pm, 22 September 2025
About the Role
This role sits at the heart of an innovative peer-led employment programme that helps people rebuild their lives after prison. You will work closely with candidates both before and after release, supporting their transition into the community and into paid work. Key responsibilities include:
1. Identifying candidates approaching release who are seeking employment
2. Building strong relationships with candidates to understand and help address barriers to work, such as ID, banking and family contacts
3. Supporting individuals through release and into the community with regular check-ins
4. Building and maintaining relationships with prison staff and other stakeholders
5. Organising monthly job surgeries both in prison and in the community
6. Connecting with local and national employers, advocating for candidates and promotin...