Connect Manager

About The Job

• Full time position – option for part time/job share
• Salary – Grade 9- £41,771 - £46,142 per annum
• 30 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
• This role will have a significant impact on the success of the Connect to Work Programme Progression
• The role is Hybrid but will be required to travel throughout Somerset.
• The hours can be flexible but must meet the needs of the business.

Salary is £41,771 - £46,142 per annum for 37 hours/week – option for part time/job share.

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of Somerset’s Connect to Work programme
• Line manage staff operating on the Connect to Work programme
• Oversee external delivery partners to ensure contract, quality and fidelity assurance compliance. Monitoring performance through regular review.

• Have a degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Have Qualifications in supported employment or careers guidance (e.g. IPS, SEQF, IAG/CIAG).
• Have strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Have excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and partnership-building skills.
• Have the ability to interpret and analyse performance data and produce evidence-based reports
• Have financial acumen and IT proficiency, including use of MIS and reporting systems.
• Are able to think strategically, are able to problem-solve, and have the ability to manage competing priorities.

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Colleen Blake,  and email c

Closing date 20th February & Interviews will take place on 26th February. This role is now closed.

DBS information:
This job requires a criminal background check (DBS) via the disclosure procedure.