Employment Lead

At AE Talent Solutions our mission is simple yet profound: to connect exceptional talent with exceptional opportunities. We are dedicated to empowering organizations with top-tier candidates and helping individuals achieve their career aspirations.Our client based at HMP Millsike is seeking an inspiring and initiative‑taking Prison Employment Lead to drive forward employment support for prisoners from entry to custody through to successful resettlement in the community. This pivotal role focuses on building a culture of employment readiness, overseeing tailored support plans, and ensuring meaningful career progression during custody and beyond the gate. The Prison Employment Lead will also be responsible for the relationship management of the employers we work with in our Industry spaces and seeking new partner employers as needed to provide meaningful employment inside the prison.ResponsibilitiesYou will be accountable to the Head of Education Skills & Work for the effective management of the Strategic Leadership & Partnership Working.Lead and embed the Employment on Release Plan across the establishment, ensuring it is current, meaningful, and regularly updated for each prisoner.Track, monitor and report prisoner outcomes 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months after release.Champion and support veterans in custody, ensuring tailored resettlement plans and through‑the‑gate employment support is in place.Collaborate closely with the DWP, Jobcentre Plus, CIAG Team, Resettlement Teams and other key stakeholders to create wraparound resettlement plans aligned to prisoner needs and job market trends.Liaise with the New Futures Network (NFN) and local employers to broker employment pathways and pre‑release interviews where appropriate.Promote sector‑specific employment pathways including construction, hospitality, and logistics.Laise with the Business Banking & ID Administrator, providing daily guidance and ongoing development.Contribute to the Self‑Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) by evaluating the quality and impact of employment services Advisory Services & CIAG Coordination.Work alongside the CIAG team to ensure advice is consistent, high quality and adapted to meet individual needs, including for those with additional needs or neurodiverse profiles.Keep up to date with national employment initiatives and changing legislation, integrating best practice and innovative approaches to career services delivery.Pre‑Release Preparation & Programme DeliveryCV and disclosure letter writingInterview skills and mock interviews.Online and in‑person job searching strategies.Work‑readiness sessions, including resilience and communication.Education and TrainingLevel 3 or above qualification in either Careers Information Advice and Guidance or Business ManagementSkills, knowledge, and abilitiesEvidence of continuous professional development together with the ability to develop and manage an achievement‑focused team.A creative and flexible approach towards achieving objectives and deadlines.Persuasive and supportive leadership and staff management skillsAbility to analyse data and use it to drive improvements.An innovative approach and initiative‑taking style together with advanced communication skills and the natural ability to influence others.A commitment to the Reduction of Re‑Offending through Education and Skills.Ability to form effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Ability to manage successful partnerships and develop links with various agencies.Experience Proven experience in career services, employment support, or related roles.Strong knowledge of career guidance practices, job market trends, and employment support strategiesCompany BenefitsHoliday purchase scheme.Pension scheme.Life Assurance.A paid Life Event Day each year.30 days annual leave.Cycle to Work scheme.Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal.Employee Assistance Programme.Access to online wellbeing centre.Enhanced Wedding leave.A paid volunteering day each year.Enhanced Maternity scheme.Sharesave scheme.Refer a Friend reward scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr