Integration Manager (South West)

Job Role

We’re currently seeking a talented individual to join our Integration team as an Integration Manager.   The Integration Team is responsible for ensuring that all service delivery across the Employability Business Area responds to economic needs by being the conduit for local economic intelligence and stakeholder relationships to support client progression and movement into sustainable employment.

You’ll work across Seetec’s Employability UK business area to drive service integration and develop innovative solutions for our service users and commissioners within the Employability sector.  You’ll be responsible for engaging with stakeholders including LEPs, Combined Authorities, Local Authorities, DWP Partnership Managers, local training and employment providers and VCSE organisations. Also responsible for understanding regional, sub-regional and local economic needs, understanding stakeholders' priorities and strategic plans.

You’ll drive service integration and develop innovative solutions, across the full Restart delivery region, with a focus on LEP and local community priorities. You’ll work in partnership with the Integration team to drive service integration and develop innovative solutions for our service users and commissioners.

Join us and be proud to help our communities and be part of the recovery ensuring no one is left behind.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary range  £50,000 to £58,000  p.a.  (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy  additional  days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Pay Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

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 208282.

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Location:   Location base will be agreed on appointment but expected to travel across the South West

Hours:   37 hours a week.  Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm

Closing Date: 22 May 2024

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Operations Director work closely with the Strategy and Growth Team to ensure divisional alignment with, and execution of the group strategic growth plan.
• Manage a team of Integration Leads, and Co-ordinators, to develop and share an in-depth understanding of regional, sub-regional and local economic needs, understanding stakeholders' priorities and strategic plans.  
• Support with the development of the Employability strategy that maximises opportunities for participants through local partnerships and aligns strongly with Seetec Group strategy.  
• Working closely with the Operations Director to develop a comprehensive, live map of local provision and complementary services to support development of the Local Specialist Support Directory of specialist providers to support current and new contract delivery and client progression into sustainable employment..

For full details please click the link  Integration Manager

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Proven and demonstrable management experience
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to respond to changing demands and priorities without comprising quality and performance.
• Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to establish collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of contributing towards a stakeholder management plan.

Desirable

• Educated to a degree level or experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. innovation, commerce or similar).

Additional Information

SEETEC PLUSS is one of the UK’s leading providers of employability and health services, supporting thousands of people to move into employment each year.  Committed to empowering people to better their lives, Seetec Pluss supports individuals from all walks of life to enter and progress in the world of work.  We create and source jobs and opportunities, and by focusing on people’s strengths we raise aspirations and help them overcome their barriers to work and develop the skills that employers are looking for.  Together, we open up a world of opportunity to individuals and organisations, supporting them with their aspirations today so they can thrive in the future.

As an organisation we are recruiting for a number of Employability contracts to support the unemployed back to work. This role will play a key part in contributing to the UK's economic recovery, 'Restart Scheme' which is a cornerstone of the government's 'Plan for Jobs' strategy and the expansion of the existing Work and Health programme (WHP_JETS).

Seetec Pluss 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.

Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way.  Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”

Seetec Pluss 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.