Partnerships Lead

Employment and Partnerships Lead Belfast Fixed Term until October 2027 35 hours per week £33,367 per annum

Job Role The Employment and Partnerships Lead will work alongside the Community Operations Manager to lead and coordinate Bryson Pathways' NI-wide employment provision. The role will provide day-to-day leadership to Employment Coaches, drive performance and employment outcomes, and build strong employer partnerships that create vacancies, work experience, sector-based pathways and other opportunities for participants and the wider organisation.

Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination for Employment Coaches. Work alongside the Community Operations Manager to plan, coordinate and develop employment activity across Northern Ireland. Maintain a small caseload, where required, of individuals who need support to progress towards employment, modelling effective practice across the team. Provide one-to-one mentoring and practical employability support including CV development, interview preparation and job searching.

Build, maintain and grow effective relationships with employers across Northern Ireland, acting as a key point of contact for employment partnerships. Work with employers to identify vacancies, recruitment needs, work placements, apprenticeships, sector pathways and other opportunities that improve outcomes for participants. Ensure accurate and timely participant, employer and outcome records are maintained using organisational systems. Track and analyse employment outcomes, participant progress, employer activity and academy progression across the team.

Essential Criteria : A relevant qualification in employment services, business, management, community development or a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above At least two years' experience delivering or coordinating employment or employability services. Experience supporting, supervising or coordinating staff to achieve agreed targets and outcomes. Experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with employers.

Experience of managing performance information, caseloads and employment outcomes. Ability to develop opportunities from initial employer contact through to delivery and measurable outcomes. Proficient in Microsoft Office Package Hold a full valid UK driving licence, have access to a car and access to business insurance Desirable Criteria:
Experience delivering services across multiple geographical areas. Experience developing employer-led training, sector academies, work placements or recruitment pathways. Experience securing social value, sponsorship or wider corporate partnership opportunities. A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request. The closing date for the receipt of completed applications: 5:00pm Thursday 3rd September 2026