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The Vacancy
We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident Employer Engagement Leader, who can provide links to employers and work in partnership with stakeholders to create events and activities for offenders in custody to help them prepare for work on release.
The job involves networking with employers and organising employment events and activities that are linked to local and nationwide employment opportunities across a number of prison sites within the East Midlands.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to people and communities.
You’ll need to have :
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with employers in the context of seeking opportunities for people facing multiple barriers
* Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
We are especially looking for applicants who have experience of managing teams who help offenders or other vulnerable groups to move forward in their lives. If you’re someone who can really connect with people to help them to progress, work in a prison environment, embrace the quality and compliance requirements of the contract and have the skills to work towards individual targets, we’d love to hear from you.
We’ll give you all the training you need to do the job and to get established in the new role. Our teams are always supportive and friendly towards new starters, to help them to settle into the job.
Are you ready to join a high-performing team and make a contribution to changing lives?
A full job description can be downloaded at the bottom of this page
Qualification:
Qualification requirement minimum expectation of a professional qualification at level 3
Please submit your CV and cover letter by the closing date 22-Sep-2025
Interviews are expected to take place on 29-Sep-2025
If you would like an informal discussion regarding a vacancy, please contact: michelle.brown@careerconnect.org.uk
It’s an exciting time to join Career Connect. Over the last year we’ve made a positive impact to the lives of more than 90,000 people across the country.
Our vision is for a society where every individual realises their full potential. Our mission is to drive social mobility by enabling more people to access and succeed in education, training and employment.
We work in schools, in the community, and right across the criminal justice sector, delivering impartial, person-centred careers and transition support that changes lives. We also train those who work in advice and guidance roles, helping them to help others.
We’re continuing to increase our impact and reach – changing even more people’s futures for the better. We take an innovative approach to the services we provide, and we’re passionate about using feedback from those we support to shape what we do.
Our research amplifies the voices of those we support and helps inform positive change - for all our futures.
The Benefits
Flexi time
Perkbox (Multiple benefits)
Cyclescheme and
Car Lease scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Flu Jabs/Glasses
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Sick Pay
Staff Development
Placeholder title
“I’m proud to work for a charity that cares so much for the people it employs and supports”
“Great opportunities for training, ongoing development and internal progression.”
“I have great colleagues, and flexible hours that fit around my own family.”
We are committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and expect our staff to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to DBS and staff who work in custody also have a prison clearance process.
We promote equality and diversity across all that we do and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Part-time workers are always welcome. Inclusion and diversity are a significant feature of our charity’s values, cutting across everything that we do.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are keen to hear from applicants with disabilities. Around a quarter of our workforce have a disability. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in Diversity and one of the Top 10 Most Inclusive Workplaces with the National Centre for Diversity.
Documents
Career Connect
7th Floor, Walker House
Exchange Flags
Liverpool, L2 3YL
Charity Number: 1141077
0151 600 7700
humanresources@careerconnect.org.uk
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