Employment Inclusion Project Manager

Employment Inclusion Project Manager A leading national non-profit organisation supporting people with disabilities is launching a multi-year Employment Inclusion Project aimed at improving employment outcomes, job readiness, and employer capacity to create inclusive workplaces. The project is funded through a national social inclusion and employment programme and will run for up to three years. About the Project The Employment Inclusion Project is designed to : Improve the employment prospects of people with disabilities who are currently distant from the labour market. Build the capacity of employers to recruit, retain, and progress people with disabilities. Facilitate stronger collaboration between individuals, disability and employment services, and employers. This multi-stakeholder initiative will combine one-to-one participant support, mentoring, career guidance, training, and employer engagement to deliver tangible employment and inclusion outcomes. The Role Reporting to the CEO, theEmployment Inclusion Project Manager will lead the implementation and development of the programme. The successful candidate will oversee participant engagement, coordinate training and mentoring supports, and work closely with employers and partner organisations to promote inclusive employment practices. Key Responsibilities Programme Delivery and Participant Support Manage participant intake, assessment, and progression across a range of job readiness, training, and employment supports. Coordinate workshops, guidance sessions, and mentoring supports covering areas such as confidence building, interview preparation, assistive technology, and career planning. Track and support participants transitions into education, training, work experience, and employment. Employer Engagement Develop relationships with employers to create and promote inclusive employment pathways. Identify and facilitate work placements, job shadowing, and direct employment opportunities. Support employers to adopt inclusive workplace practices and accessibility initiatives. Stakeholder Collaboration Work in partnership with education providers, local authorities, and employment services to enhance opportunities for people with disabilities. Represent the project at relevant forums, events, and employer engagement sessions. Coordinate awareness initiatives, including communications, publications, and outreach activities. Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation Maintain accurate data and reporting in line with funding and performance requirements. Monitor progress against agreed KPIs (e.g., employment outcomes, skills development, employer engagement). Prepare quarterly and annual reports detailing project activities and outcomes. The Ideal Candidate Minimum of 35 years experience managing or coordinating employment, training, or social inclusion programmes. Strong understanding of disability inclusion, supported employment, and / or vocational rehabilitation. Proven ability to engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including employers and service providers. Excellent communication, facilitation, and reporting skills. A passion for promoting equality, accessibility, and social impact.