EMPLOYABILITY MANAGER
West Midlands | 37.5 hours/week | Permanent
Are you passionate about transforming lives through inclusive employment?
ISS is looking for a visionary Employability Manager to lead inclusive recruitment and apprenticeship strategy across a major national contract.
This role is about driving real impact—empowering disadvantaged individuals and building pathways into careers in Facilities Management.
What You’ll Do
* Lead a national team of 5, focused on inclusive hiring, apprenticeships, and social value initiatives
* Deliver employment support for 4,000+ people over 7 years
* Partner with Job Centres, colleges, community groups, and charities to drive engagement
* Promote apprenticeships and T-Level pathways across the partner network
* Represent ISS in strategic stakeholder meetings, advocating for inclusive talent pipelines
* Host and facilitate employability sessions to support local recruitment efforts
* Monitor programme outcomes and continuously improve service delivery
About You
* Experience of supporting disadvantaged communities and marginalised groups get back into work via government-led employment programmes
* Good understanding of apprenticeships, T-Levels, and employability frameworks
* Proven leadership managing dispersed teams
* High resilience, a solutions mindset, and the ability to lead through ambiguity
* Strong communication and influencing skills across a variety of stakeholders
* Excellent planning and reporting abilities
* High levels of computer literacy and competence (including MS Office)
* Ability to obtain BPSS Security Clearance. Click here to check your eligibility: BPSS Check
Why ISS?
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company where people come first. We are driven by purpose and committed to inclusive growth. Join us and make a lasting difference, one opportunity at a time.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Have questions about the role? Contact: resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com