Partnerships Lead

Partnerships Lead

Salary: £33,000

Location: Covering both our Islington and Tower Hamlets offices

The Partnerships Lead is responsible for engaging local services to support participants to address barriers to employment and identify appropriates job opportunities. Through regular reviews with our operations team, they will identify gaps in provision and/or the accessibility of current services and source additional or alternative local solutions to meet these needs. The role will also be responsible for managing and quality assuring external provision ensuring that it is accessible and supports participants in their progression towards employment.

What youll be doing as the Partnerships Lead:

• Regularly engaging with stakeholders to build relationships and engage services that meet the needs and barriers of our participants, with the aim of accelerating progression.
• Managing a portfolio of external agencies and partners to ensure they provide the highest level of service for participants in line with quality and/or performance KPIs and SLAs.
• Liaising with the managers and local operational teams to assess needs of our Participant caseload. Identify emerging needs, long waiting lists, or gaps in provision which may impact the customer journey towards work and quickly implement additional or alternative provision where required.

To be the Partnerships lead you will;

• Have an understanding of local public sector services and commissioned services.
• Have experience of working in an outcomes / target-based environment.
• Have experience of delivering presentations, preparing data and arranging/ hosting events.
• Be willing and able to travel across large geographical patches e.g., require access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence.
• Be sales orientated with ability to pitch in a personable and engaging manner.

The Restart Scheme is a specially designed programmed which gives participants who have been out of work for 9 plus months, intensive and tailored support to help find sustained work in their local area.

At Ingeus, weve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to trade for additional leave.

EAP Support programme available 24/7, including 6 free counselling sessions.

Private medical insurance and life assurance.

Up to 2 days of Community Giving (volunteering) each year to support a cause that matters to you.

Eyecare vouchers to help with glasses or eye care.

Online Shopping discounts

Cycle to Work scheme and travel season ticket loan.

Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.

Salary Finance offering financial education and advice.

The opportunity to purchase extra benefits like critical illness cover and dental insurance.

We understand that everyones journey is different, and were committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require any support or adjustments—whether thats help with the application, interview format, or anything else—were here to listen and work with you to find the best approach.

Our goal is to ensure you can showcase your skills and potential in a way that works for you. Please dont hesitate to contact us at to discuss how we can support you.

Please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, the role may be closed early.