Programme Manager - Employability

We are a social enterprise that believes in the power of networks and community. We combine digital and in-person delivery to connect disadvantaged local communities to career guidance and support, placements and good work, in key growth sectors. We work with a variety of public and private partners to do this - from NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Housing Associations, to educators, corporates and business networks. 

We’re growing quickly – and we’re now looking for a Programme Manager - Employability to join our team. This person will lead a prestigious programme in central London and deliver impact for local communities, in a role with significant potential for further growth and development.

By joining GoodPeople you’ll be a part of a small, purpose driven team that cares about the communities it serves - and allows you to be yourself, develop your skills and have fun 🚀🌱

The Role:

As Programme Manager - Employability, you’ll be leading the development of a large-scale and prestigious employability programme in Central London (Southwark). The programme aims to place 400+ unemployed local residents into growth sector opportunities, alongside delivering invaluable career development opportunities to young people across Southwark.

You’ll be building partnerships with employers and supply chain organisations to unlock opportunities for local people – and working with educators, employment intermediaries and community organisations to place candidates.

We particularly welcome local applicants, as well as those with lived experience of inequality. The role is hybrid - with 3-4 days per week in our office at Somerset House. You will be reporting to our Director of Programmes, Joss Hunt. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the mapping, outreach and engagement of key local organisations to unlock opportunities (jobs, work experience, internships and more) for local communities

• Collaborating with local community partners (including JobCentre Plus, charities, employment intermediaries and more) to build a pipeline of talented, unemployed local residents to place into opportunities

• Working with disadvantaged jobseekers to provide support, advice and encouragement to maximise the chances of a successful (and ongoing) placement

• Work with the GoodPeople Tech and Project Management teams to deploy GoodPeople’s career support platform

• Work with the CEO and Director of Programmes to scope and set-up similar programmes in other areas of London where necessary

You’ll Need: 

• 3-5+ years experience in careers support, employability, or recruitment

• (Preferred) Experience working with large employers and their supply chains (especially in the construction or green sectors), and/or experience working in LB Southwark

• A demonstrated ability to lead projects, and deliver above and beyond targets and KPIs

• Exceptional relationship building skills – and the ability to communicate effectively, persuasively and professionally with both employers and jobseekers

• To be proactive and a self-starter, and be comfortable both working independently and as part of a team.  

• To be adaptable - happiest in fast-moving environments and good at multi-tasking.

• To be purpose driven, and passionate about community, equality and impact!

Benefits: 

• Salary of £40,000 plus £8,000+ target-based commission (uncapped)

• Flexible/hybrid working from our lovely office in Somerset House 

• A MacBook Pro

• 25 days holiday pro rata

Application Process:

Our work is focused on supporting diverse communities – and we believe we’ll do our best work with that diversity represented. So we especially want to hear from ethnic minority candidates, and those with lived experience of inequality.

1) Please send a CV and short cover letter setting out why you are a good fit for this role (a page is plenty!) 

2) Following our shortlisting process, we will contact all candidates to let them know the outcome.

3) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the team discussing your experience, including a short 5-10 minute task (don’t worry, we’ll send this to you beforehand).