General

Post Title: Employability Intervention Officer (EIO)

Salary: £25,694 FTE

Hours: Part-time 28-30 hrs per week – flexible (a term-time contract can be considered)

Location: Across East Lothian Secondary Schools and community settings

Contract: Fixed until 31^st March 2023 (potential for extension subject to funding)

Benefits: Flexitime system, generous employer pension contribution, 34 days holiday entitlement (pro rated for part-time employees), cycle to work scheme, tech scheme.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 11^th May at 12 noon

Interviews: will be held via MS Teams on Tuesday 24^th May 2022
Second face to face interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 8^th June 2022

This is a partnership post, continuing the successful collaboration between Into Work and East Lothian Works (ELW) and will see the post holder working day-to-day as part of the ELW team based across East Lothian. The service provides advice and support with employability, training and development and with self-employment. The aim being to offer access to equal opportunity for all.

Reporting to the Employability Development Officer- Schools, the post holder will be responsible for delivering an exciting new project (Employability+) within East Lothian Secondary Schools.  To deliver targeted and tailored employability-focussed sessions to young people with additional support needs, in order to increase their awareness and confidence about entering the world of work.

As this is a varied role it will require the post-holder to be flexible and work across various school settings. The post would suit a self-starter with the motivation and skills to deliver group sessions tailored to the needs of individual groups, creating and evolving the accompanying bank of resources for the programme and reporting and data management.

As an employee of Into Work, you will also have the support of a Service Delivery Manager

Relevant Qualifications
Ideally you will be educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Childcare and Development or Social Care or other equivalent and/or be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills from experience.

Alternatively, you should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in the employability sector, including providing 1:1 support and delivering group work sessions to individuals with barriers to employment. It would be desirable for you to have some understanding of the local employability landscape, including Scottish Government and local drivers.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence and access to a car is preferred for this post.

PVG Membership
You will be required to become a PVG Scheme member to work with vulnerable adults and children or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a member to undertake this role.

Hours of Work – 30 to 35.75 hours per week (full time is 35.75)

Salary – £34,350 rising to £36,890 (pro rata if part time)

Type of Contract:  Permanent

Role

We are looking for a talented and passionate Business Development Lead who will have an important strategic role to play in creating and managing growth in terms of scale and range of Into Work’s activities.

You will drive the business development plan, identifying opportunities and producing professionally written proposal content that clearly articulates Into Work’s service offer of supported employment for disabled people and people with long term health conditions.

You will be a member of the Management Team and will lead on strategic business development activities.  This is a networked role that requires strong communication & organisational skills as well as an ability to work under pressure and to meet demanding deadlines.

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are vital, as is the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. We need someone who upholds our values, is focused, and driven, and who can work effectively on their own as well as collaborate with a team. The Business Development Lead will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of managing business development pipelines.

The remuneration package will include a competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and pro rata if part time), flexible working opportunities, and a generous contributory pension scheme with life insurance policy.

Please note due to COVID-19 restrictions, the recruitment process will be carried out entirely online. Applicants must have internet access from a safe location. If shortlisted for interview, we will utilise video conferencing for the interview process.

The successful applicant will initially be working from home, however once COVID restrictions are eased you will be based at our offices at Norton Park in Edinburgh.  At that time an element of continued home working can be agreed.

Organisational Profile

For over 20 years, Into Work has been helping disabled people and people with long-term health conditions find, build and maintain great jobs.  We work towards a world where disabled people and people with long-term health conditions have equal opportunity to take up employment and receive fair treatment in work.

Application Notes

The closing date for completed applications is 10 am, Friday 4^th February 2022.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9^th, Thursday 10^th and Friday 11^th February.

Part-time – 21 hours per week
Salary range – pro rata of £31,200 to £32,864 (full time equivalent).
Type of Contract: Permanent.

Role

We are looking to recruit a suitably experienced finance professional to support the charity in the areas of finance, governance, policy & IT.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will oversee organisational as well as project level finance. Key responsibilities include oversight of the monthly payroll process as well as day to day bookkeeping & invoicing, producing quarterly financial reports & forecasts for the Board of Directors, collating documentation annually for auditors, and preparing the annual budget.

Excellent excel & IT skills are vital, as are strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. The Finance Manager will have experience in a similar or related role, with extensive experience of all aspects of financial management.

The remuneration package will include a competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays, pro rata), flexible working opportunities, and a generous contributory pension scheme with life insurance policy.

Please note due to COVID-19 restrictions, the recruitment process will be carried out entirely online. Applicants must have internet access from a safe location. If shortlisted for interview, we will utilise video conferencing for the interview process.

The successful applicant will initially be working from home, however once COVID restrictions are eased you will be based at our offices at Norton Park in Edinburgh. At that time an element of continued home working can be considered.

Organisational Profile

For over 20 years, Into Work has been helping disabled people and people with long-term health conditions find, build and maintain great jobs. We work towards a world where disabled people and people with long-term health conditions have equal opportunity to take up employment and receive fair treatment in work. For more info, visit www.intowork.org.uk.

Application Notes

To find out more and apply, visit our website intowork.org.uk, email recruitment@intowork.org.uk or phone us on 0131 475 2600 if you would like to ask any questions about this vacancy.

The closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 19^th October at 10:00am.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 26^th October, or on Thursday 28^th October if 26^th not possible.

Part Time – 14 hours per week (flexible working)

Starting salary – £23,000 (pro rata)

Term – 1 to 2 years Fixed Term.

Role

We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting others, to support the delivery of the new Parental Employability Support Fund (PESF) project in East Lothian. You’ll be working alongside our employability partners at East Lothian Works (ELW) to deliver this Scottish Government funded programme. Aimed at improving prospects for families coping with in-work poverty, it also includes supporting those out of work to find sustainable and fair work.

Supporting parents and families to improve their financial situation and therefore their employment prospects, you’ll provide a 1:1 welfare advice service including income maximisation. Working closely with ELW employability and learning team colleagues, you will help alleviate financial hardship and explore options available to people, to reduce the impact of poverty.

You should have some experience of Welfare Rights service delivery including current in-work and out-of-work benefits. You’ll be a part of the wider PESF employment project team but should also be able to work effectively on your own.

The remuneration package includes a competitive salary, 6.8 weeks annual leave (pro rata), flexible working opportunities and a generous contributory pension scheme.

Please note due to COVID-19 restrictions, the recruitment process will be carried out entirely online. Applicants must have internet access from a safe location. If shortlisted for interview, we will use video conferencing for the interview process. The successful candidate will be working from home initially. However, once COVID restrictions are sufficiently eased, you will be based in Haddington with some expected travel within East Lothian.

Application Notes

To find out more and apply, visit our website intowork.org.uk, contact us via recruitment@intowork.org.uk or on 0131 475 2600.

Business Development Manager

Hours of Work – 30 to 35.75 hours per week (full time is 35.75)

Salary – £ 30,000 to £ 32,000 (pro rata if part time), depending on experience

Type of Contract:  Permanent

Role

We are looking for a talented and passionate Business Development Manager who will have an important strategic role to play in creating and managing growth in terms of scale and range of Into Work’s activities.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will drive the business development plan, identifying opportunities and producing professionally written proposal content that clearly articulates Into Work’s service offer of supported employment for disabled people and people with long term health conditions.

The post holder will be a member of the Management Team and will lead on strategic business development activities.  This is a networked role that requires strong communication & organisational skills as well as an ability to work under pressure and to meet demanding deadlines.

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are vital, as is the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. We need someone who is focused and driven, who can work effectively on their own as well as with a team. The Business Development Manager will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of developing business development pipelines.

The remuneration package will include a competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and pro rata if part time), flexible working opportunities, and a generous contributory pension scheme with life insurance policy.

Please note due to COVID-19 restrictions, the recruitment process will be carried out entirely online. Applicants must have internet access from a safe location. If shortlisted for interview, we will utilise video conferencing for the interview process.

The successful applicant will initially be working from home, however once COVID restrictions are eased you will be based at our offices at Norton Park in Edinburgh.  At that time an element of continued home working can be considered.

Organisational Profile

For over 20 years, Into Work has been helping disabled people and people with long-term health conditions find, build and maintain great jobs.  We work towards a world where disabled people and people with long-term health conditions have equal opportunity to take up employment and receive fair treatment in work. For more info, visit our website. 

Application Notes

The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 9^th September at 5pm.

Interviews will take place on either Wednesday 22^nd or Friday 24^th September.