Employment Navigator Specialist - (South West)

Seetec

  • Plymouth
  • £40,000-45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
Job RoleAre you passionate about inclusive employment and making a real difference in people's lives? We're recruiting for an Employment Navigator Specialist to support the delivery of the CFO Evolution contract across the South West, helping individuals within the Criminal Justice System access meaningful employment opportunities.In this employer facing role, you'll work closely with hiring managers and local teams to understand recruitment needs and co-design tailored pathways into work for participants whether they're leaving custody or serving sentences in the community. You'll lead on developing and delivering strategic employer engagement plans, including regular job fairs in both community and custodial settings.By identifying opportunities in growth sectors and promoting the skills and potential of people on probation and prison leavers, you'll help open doors and challenge perceptions. You'll also build strong relationships with key stakeholders and employment networks to maximise business outcomes.Working with internal and external training providers, you'll help shape pre-employment training that meets employer needs. You'll manage the candidate journey from pre-screening to interview coordination and feedback, ensuring the right fit for every opportunity.This is a peripatetic role, requiring regular travel across your allocated clusters for employer engagement, service delivery, and meetings with flexibility to support other locations across the South West region as needed.In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range £40,000 to £45,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 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 Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits
There's also the opportunity to progress your career! (or other wording etc)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 part of 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: South West PlymouthContact: Fixed Term 9 monthsHours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00pmClosing Date: 12 September 2025Subject to approvalKey ResponsibilitiesEssential
  • Business to business sales, marketing, networking
  • 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
  • Experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs in particular those known to the Criminal Justice System
  • Knowledge of the employability and recruitment industry. Previous experience in sales or recruitment, ideally with experience securing job vacancies and supporting candidates into work.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and maintain positive relationships.
  • Highly organised with good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple employer accounts effectively.
  • Good understanding of welfare to work services and working with diverse customer groups.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence employer decisions.
  • A good working knowledge of the local labour market in the South West region.
  • Excellent stakeholder management with an ability to contact decision makers, identify business opportunities and closing contracts.
  • High level of digital literacy, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and web-based communication technologies. Knowledge of social media, utilised for networking and lead generation
  • 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
  • Flexible in your approach with a willingness to travel and occasionally work outside standard hours.
  • Full valid driving licence to enable deployment across a specified geographical area (region), when required
  • Willingness to partake in vetting and screening process in line with HMPPS Enhanced Level 1 Vetting
Desirable
  • CPRS, CIPD, IEC or REC qualification or equivalent
Skills and Experience
  • Being willing and flexible in working across clusters/regions, including travel to both community and custodial establishments as needed.
  • Remain focused, adaptable, and resilient in fast paced, changing environments.
  • Delivers work efficiently and effectively, meeting targets and contractual requirements within set timescales and resources.
  • Skilled in engaging individuals facing disadvantage and complex needs, building trust and rapport.
  • Motivate and sustain individual engagement to support meaningful, positive changes.
  • Demonstrate excellent time management, planning, and organisational skills, with the capacity to lead multiple activities and achieve outcomes.
  • Communicate confidently and clearly verbally, non-verbally, and in writing across all levels and settings.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships, using influence and negotiation to achieve shared goals.
  • Proactively identifies and resolves problems and barriers to progress.
  • Works collaboratively within a team, contributing to shared objectives and supporting others by recognising and utilising individual strengths.
  • Bring in a high level of initiative, drive, and self-motivation to their work.
  • Be able to make well-reasoned decisions and judgements that are clear, accurate
  • Capable of researching, analysing, and interpreting data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
Additional InformationCommunities 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.We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work.Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under” About us”Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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