Join our dynamic team as a Regional Employment Specialist
As Regional Employment Specialist, you will oversee our employer engagement strategy, establishing strong relationships with local and national employers to create job opportunities tailored to our service users.
Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully building employer relationships, managing high-performing teams, and delivering impactful employment outcomes. You will be working in fast paced environments and will be passionate about supporting individuals to overcome barriers of employment. As a strong collaborator, you work effectively alongside Regional and Area Managers to ensure consistent, high quality service delivery across the region.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we re offering a competitive salary range £26,351 up to £29,944 (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 (phone number removed)
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 Oxford
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 26 August 2025
Key Responsabilities
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
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