Now Hiring for a Regional Employer Lead.
Join a dynamic, employer facing role with a strong emphasis on business development and inclusive hiring.
We’re looking for a candidate with proven experience in employer engagement ideally from an employer development role such as Employment Adviser, Job Coach, Careers Adviser, recruiter, or HR professional. This position is very much geared toward those who have successfully built employer networks and driven business development. The role focuses on creating partnerships with employers committed to offering opportunities to service users, including those in custody. You’ll be confident working in prison settings, collaborating with CIAG teams and Prison Employment Leads, and skilled at promoting inclusive hiring practices.
Our ideal candidate will thrive in fast paced environments, deliver measurable employment outcomes, and be passionate about helping individuals overcome barriers to work. From the outset, you’ll begin engaging employers, promoting the CIAG programme, and coordinating job fairs and information days across our three lots. You’ll also be responsible for building a contact database and reporting progress to the Head of Service.
Training will be provided during the initial months, with a focus on understanding the prison system and justice landscape. While the role is primarily home based, travel to selected prisons will be required early on to understand the delivery model. Once established, you’ll regularly engage with a defined list of prisons across the South of England, with the role becoming approximately 80% home based.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for and you’re ready to make a real difference apply today and help us transform lives through inclusive employment.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £26,351 up to £32,939 p.a (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
2 Volunteer Days
Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
Annual Salary pay review
Refer a Friend Scheme
Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits
Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200
Communities and Education Division is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
Location: Remote South Central but due to travelling and location, would be ideally suited to someone in South, ie Hampshire/Dorset/Sussex.
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 04 November 2025
Key Responsibilities
Essential
Business to business sales, marketing, networking
Very strong written and verbal communication skills
Working with external senior managers in an account management capacity
Working in a performance target driven environment e.g. recruitment consultant, sales representatives
GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at grade ‘C’ or above, or equivalent qualification or experience
Willingness to undertake any relevant training to develop within the role
Willingness to partake in vetting and screening process in line with HMPPS
A valid driving licence to travel around specified geographical region
Desirable
An understanding of the judicial process and challenges faced by prisoners leaving custody
Knowledge of employment legislation governing recruitment practices
Administration or delivery of recruitment and assessment processes
Working in recruitment, publicly funded services or other similar sectors
Working with disadvantaged customer groups in the delivery of customer services. e.g. mental health
Skills and Experience
Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple work tasks and adhere to deadlines
Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including negotiating and influencing skills
The ability to use own initiative and work independently
Ability to seek out solutions to problems
High level of initiative and motivation
Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the job, including travel around the geographical area of responsibility
Ability to carry out the duties of the job with reasonable adjustments when necessary
Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face.
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