Head of Employability

Head of Employability

Location: Flexible / UK-wide
Reporting to: Head of Talent

The Head of Employability will lead Biffa's employability strategy, developing pathways into work through work experience programmes, early careers initiatives and government-funded employment schemes. The role will focus on creating opportunities for underrepresented groups while supporting Biffa's workforce needs, social value commitments and community impact objectives.

• Develop and deliver Biffa's employability strategy aligned to business and social value objectives.
• Lead and expand work experience, apprenticeship and early careers programmes across the UK.
• Build strategic relationships with the DWP, Jobcentre Plus, local authorities, education providers and employability partners.
• Secure and maximise opportunities through government-funded employment and skills programmes.
• Create pathways from work experience placements into apprenticeships and permanent employment.
• Champion initiatives supporting NEETs, people with disabilities, veterans, care leavers and the long-term unemployed.
• Promote inclusive recruitment practices and social mobility across the organisation.
• Monitor programme performance, funding utilisation, social value impact and employment outcomes.
• Manage budgets, contracts and governance requirements.

• Proven leadership experience in employability, workforce development, social impact or skills programmes.
• Strong understanding of government-funded employment and training schemes.
• Experience designing and delivering work experience, apprenticeship or employability programmes.
• Strong partnership-building skills across public, private and third‑sector organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and performance reporting.

• Increased participation in work experience and employability programmes.
• Improved conversion of participants into employment opportunities.
• Growth in government-funded programme engagement and funding secured.
• Delivery of measurable social value and inclusion outcomes.
• Positive stakeholder and participant feedback.