Employment Consultant

Employment ConsultantWe are seeking a motivated Employment Consultant to support people leaving prison into meaningful work by building strong relationships with candidates, employers and partner organisations.Position: Employment ConsultantLocation: Birmingham (office-based in Digbeth at least 3 days a week, with weekly prison visits)Salary: £30,000 £34,000 per annumHours: Full time, 37.5 hours per weekContract: PermanentClosing date: 5pm, 22 September 2025About the RoleThis role sits at the heart of an innovative peer-led employment programme that helps people rebuild their lives after prison. You will work closely with candidates both before and after release, supporting their transition into the community and into paid work. Key responsibilities include:Identifying candidates approaching release who are seeking employmentBuilding strong relationships with candidates to understand and help address barriers to work, such as ID, banking and family contactsSupporting individuals through release and into the community with regular check-insBuilding and maintaining relationships with prison staff and other stakeholdersOrganising monthly job surgeries both in prison and in the communityConnecting with local and national employers, advocating for candidates and promoting their skillsCollaborating with probation services, local authorities and third sector organisationsLogging candidate progress using a CRM systemAbout YouWe are looking for someone who is empathetic, resilient ..... full job details .....