Employment Engagement Account Manager

General informationJob Posting Title Employment Engagement Account Manager Date Wednesday, October 29, 2025 City Barking Country United Kingdom Working time Full-time Closing Date 15-Dec-2025Description & RequirementsBe part of something greatMaximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.To identify, and develop strategic relationships with regional / key employer partners and organisations, and establish and grow a pipeline of sustainable employment opportunities within the region. Focussing on growth employment sectors to identify new opportunities, and ensure we understand, and can adapt to changing market demands. Working in a collaborative manner with both external partners and internal colleagues to minimise duplication of effort, and ensure personal, team and business targets / objectives are met.Development and ownership of regional sector plans, linked to the national employer engagement strategySource and share market insight / feedback from key employ partners / organisations to develop our plans and to support LMI and the analyst roleIdentification, engagement and management of key employer relationships within a sector(s), and region to become the ‘recruitment partner of choice’Development and management of employment opportunity pipeline including ring fenced / guaranteed vacancies, work experience placements, job fairs etc.Coordination of recruitment activity to ensure employer needs are metExpert advice, guidance and support e.g workforce planning, training needs analysisCo-designing employment routeways to address current / future recruitment needsFacilitate and encourage employer support as part of the prescribed customer journey e.g sector insight sessions, assessment centresSupporting the Head of Employer engagement, and Dir. Of Employer engagement with key account management of Strategic / National partnersWorking with the ‘Strategic Engagement Manager’ to engage and support the regional partner organisations, which are identified through the strategic plan(s) (e.g LA’s, LEP’s, CPN partners etc) with account management, specific relationship ownership and subsequent development of programmes, inc secondments where applicableSupport the development of best practice and the most efficient ways of workingSource and share market insight / feedback from employer partners / agencies to support the LMI analyst roleActing as an ‘ambassador’ for customers who require extra support, to identify and agree workplace adjustments e.g working interviews, job carving etc.Work closely with internal colleagues (e.g Business Managers, Employment Advisors, and Resource Specialists) to ensure customers meet the expectations of employers, and are fully prepared for the transition into workUnderstanding of site caseload job requirements and ensure that both employment, and candidate pipelines are aligned including detailed forecasting of future opportunitiesShare Market knowledge, and intelligence to help identify, and address potential barriers to work e.g skills gaps, and trainingSupport internal teams to better prepare customers through a shared understanding of job specifications, and requirementsPlease note : This is fully office based and will be at our Barking branch.Experience of Recruitment and Account Management / Business DevelopmentSignificant experience of achieving and exceeding targetsExtensive experience of building rapport / relationships with EmployersStrong understanding of labour markets and recruitment trendsAbility to produce labour market analytics and predict opportunitiesTo be Pro-active and Re-active in response to large scale opportunitiesCustomer focused with a strong commitment to customer careSignificant experience of delivering successful plans to agreed timescalesExcellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning stylesDemonstrable influencing skills that promote commitment and actionAbility to manage conflicting objectives and demonstrate strong negotiation skills to resolve any issuesStrong team player with a positive and flexible approach to both work and colleaguesPrevious experience in employability, or a related Service industry is desirableAbility to travel independently within an agreed geography #J-18808-Ljbffr